Lenovo ThinkStation D10 User Manual

Using the recovery disc set
The recovery disc package for Windows Vista
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restore your Lenovo computer to the original factory configuration. The following table describes the
various types of recovery discs that are included in your recovery disc package.
Table 1. Contents of recovery disc package
Name Description
Start Recovery Disc This is a bootable disc that will start
the recovery process.
Operating System This disc restores the Windows Vista
Recovery Disc operating system.
Applications and This disc restores the software that was
Drivers Recovery Disc preinstalled on your computer.
Supplemental Recovery This disc contains additional content,
Disc such as updates to the software that
was preinstalled on your computer.
Note:
v You must have a DVD drive to use the recovery discs.
v Only the Start Recovery Disc is bootable.
If you do not have an internal DVD drive, you can use an external USB DVD drive. However, the
external USB DVD drive must be attached before you begin this procedure.
Important: During the recovery process, all data on all partitions of the hard disk will be deleted,
including any personal data and configuration settings. If possible, copy any important data or personal
files that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you start the recovery
process.
Performing the recovery process
To recover your preinstalled software using the recovery disc set, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Make the DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following
procedure:
a. Shut down the operating system and turn off your computer.
b. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the logo screen is
displayed or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program
opens.
Note: If the Setup Utility program does not open, shut down the computer, wait
approximately 5 seconds, turn on the computer, then immediately press and release
the F1 key repeatedly until the Setup Utility program opens. The available options
might vary from those described below, depending on your computer model.
c. Depending on your model, do one of the following:
v Use the arrow keys to select Startup from the main menu. From the Startup menu, select
Startup Sequence and then press Enter.
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consists of these user instructions and a set of DVDs to
Marked as
1
2
3
4
Quantity
One (1) disc.
One (1) disc.
One or more discs, depending on
computer model.
Varies by model. Not all computer
models require a Supplemental
Recovery Disc, so you might not have
this disc in your disc package. If your
computer model does require a
Supplemental Recovery Disc, you might
have one or more discs.