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Replacing the keyboard or mouse . . . . .
Completing the parts replacement . . . . .
Chapter 6. Recovery information . . . 69
Creating and using recovery media
Creating recovery media . . . . . . . . .
Using recovery media . . . . . . . . . .
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .
Performing a backup operation . . . . . .
Performing a recovery operation . . . . . .
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . . . .
Creating a rescue medium . . . . . . . .
Using a rescue medium . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling software programs . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling device drivers . . . . . . . . . .
Solving recovery problems . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Starting the Setup Utility program . . . . . . .
Viewing and changing settings . . . . . . . .
Using 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 compliance mode . . . . . . . .
Smart performance choices . . . . . . . . .
Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . . . .
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using system programs . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .
Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . . 85
Keeping your computer current . . . . . . . .
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66 Getting the latest device drivers for your
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Updating your operating system . . . . . .
Using System Update . . . . . . . . . .
69 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
69 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . .
70 Good maintenance practices . . . . . . .
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Moving your computer . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
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diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting procedure . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
73 Audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DVD problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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75 Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor problems. . . . . . . . . . . .
77 Networking problems . . . . . . . . . .
77 Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
77 Performance and lockup problems . . . . .
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Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Serial port problems. . . . . . . . . . .
78 Software problems . . . . . . . . . . .
78 USB problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78 Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo Solution Center . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . . . .
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PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 11. Getting information, help,
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and service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Information resources . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . . . . . . . .
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ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . .
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Lenovo Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . .
Lenovo Web site . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lenovo Support Web site. . . . . . . . .
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Help and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the documentation and diagnostic
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programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calling for service. . . . . . . . . . . .
Using other services
Purchasing additional services
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