Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence - Lenovo 73879HU User Manual

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence

Before you start Rescue and Recovery from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or
any external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup
Utility.
To view or change the startup sequence, do the following:
1. With the computer off, repeatedly press and release F1; then, turn on the
computer.
2. When the logo screen appears, or you hear a series of beeps, release F1.
3. If you are prompted for a password, type your current password.
4. From the Setup Utility main menu, use the right-arrow key to select Startup.
5. Arrange the startup sequence to meet your needs.
6. Press Esc twice to go to the Setup Utility exit menu.
7. Use the down-arrow key to select Save and exit the Setup Utility, then press
Enter.
8. When the Setup Confirmation window appears, press Enter.
9. The computer restarts.
Note: If you are using an external device, you first must turn off your computer
before connecting the external device.
For more information on Setup Utility, see Chapter 5, "Using the Setup Utility," on
page 41.
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