Chapter 3. Recovery System - Lenovo ideapad 720S-14IKB User Manual

Chapter 3. Recovery system

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Introduction
Push‐button reset is a built‐in recovery tool that enables users to restore
their operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and
important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance.
The following Push‐button reset features are available to users from
multiple locations within Windows:
Refreshing the computer
Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration.
This preserves the user's data, important settings, and any Windows Store
apps previously purchased from the Windows Store.
Resetting the computer
Prepares the computer for recycling or transfer of ownership. This reinstalls
the factory default configuration and returns all user data and applications to
the state of their original Out‐of‐Box Experience (OOBE).
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Using Push-button reset
Push‐button reset can be launched using one of the following methods:
• Novo button:
‐ Shut down the computer and wait at least five seconds. Press the Novo
button and then select System Recovery.
• Settings:
‐ Settings  Update & security  Recovery  Advanced startup  select
Restart now.
For more instructions, see the Windows Help and Support file on your
computer.
When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I
determine whether the copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo?
On the outside of the sales package of your computer, you should find a
label containing configuration information for your computer. Check the
printed string next to OS. If it contains Windows or WIN, the copy of
Windows was preinstalled by Lenovo.
What is the Recovery Partition?
If your computer is preinstalled with any version of Windows 10, the
storage device of your computer contains a Recovery Partition. This
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