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Lenovo 3000 G510 UG V2.0_en.book Page 36 Friday, April 18, 2008 2:54 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started 6 At least once a week, make a point to back up your data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to perform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CDRW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. 7 Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically. Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. 8 Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. 9 Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. ; Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues. A Keep a log book. Entries might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them. B If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might help along the way: • Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on. • Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC power adapter connected. 36

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Chapter 3. Getting Started
6
At least once a week, make a point to back up your data. If critical data
is present, it is a good idea to perform a daily backup. Lenovo has many
backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CD-
RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily
installed.
7
Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note:
Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating
software, or installing new software.
8
Update device drivers and BIOS when needed.
9
Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com
to keep
up to date with current drivers and revisions.
;
Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You
might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to
updating for compatibility or known issues.
A
Keep a log book. Entries might include major hardware or software
changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how
you resolved them.
B
If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return
the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following
tips might help along the way:
Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on.
Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC
power adapter connected.
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