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Replacing the microprocessor . . . . . . .
Replacing the keyboard or mouse . . . . .
Completing the parts replacement . . . . .
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . 83
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating and using recovery media . . . . .
Performing backup and recovery operations .
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and
device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling software programs . . . . . .
Reinstalling device drivers . . . . . . . .
Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . .
Recovery information for the Windows 8 or
Windows 8.1 operating system . . . . . . . .
Refreshing your computer . . . . . . . .
Resetting your computer to the factory default
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the advanced startup options . . . .
Recovering your operating system if Windows
8 or Windows 8.1 fails to start . . . . . . .
Recovery information for the Windows 10 operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . . . .
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .
Using BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . .
Password considerations . . . . . . . . .
Power-On Password
Administrator Password . . . . . . . . .
Hard Disk Password. . . . . . . . . . .
Setting, changing, and deleting a password .
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling or disabling a device
Selecting a startup device . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .
Selecting or changing the startup device
sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode . . . . . .
ICE performance mode . . . . . . . . . . .
ICE thermal alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Using system programs . . . . . . . . . . .
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77 Updating the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
79 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .
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Chapter 9. Preventing problems . .
Keeping your computer current . . . . . . . .
Getting the latest device drivers for your
83 computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83 Getting the latest system updates . . . . .
84 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
85 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86 Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . .
Good maintenance practices . . . . . . .
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Moving your computer . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
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diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting procedure . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . .
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Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Monitor problems. . . . . . . . . . . .
Networking problems . . . . . . . . . .
Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance and lockup problems . . . . .
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Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Serial connector problems . . . . . . . .
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Software problems . . . . . . . . . . .
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USB problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo Solution Center . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 11. Getting information, help,
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and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information resources . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Windows help system . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo Support Web site. . . . . . . . .
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Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the documentation and diagnostic
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calling for service. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using other services
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Purchasing additional services
Appendix A. Notices . . . . . . . . .
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