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Using recovery media 58 Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 58 Performing a backup operation 58 Performing a recovery operation 59 Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . . 59 Creating and using a rescue medium 60 Creating a rescue medium 60 Using a rescue medium 60 Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers 61 Reinstalling software programs 62 Reinstalling device drivers 62 Solving recovery problems 62 Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program 65 Starting the Setup Utility program 65 Viewing and changing settings 65 Using passwords 65 Password considerations 66 Power-On Password 66 Administrator Password 66 Hard Disk Password 66 Setting, changing, and deleting a password . 66 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS 67 Enabling or disabling a device 67 Selecting a startup device 68 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . 68 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 68 Enabling ErP compliance mode 68 Smart performance choices 69 Exiting the Setup Utility program 69 Chapter 8. Updating system programs 71 Using system programs 71 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . . 71 Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system 72 Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 72 Chapter 9. Preventing problems . . . 73 Keeping your computer current 73 Getting the latest device drivers for your computer 73 Updating your operating system 73 Using System Update 73 Cleaning and maintenance 74 Basics 74 Cleaning your computer 75 ii ThinkCentre Edge User Guide Good maintenance practices 76 Moving your computer 76 Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 77 Basic troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting procedure 78 Troubleshooting 78 Audio problems 79 CD problems 80 DVD problems 81 Intermittent problems 83 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems 83 Monitor problems 85 Networking problems 86 Option problems 89 Performance and lockup problems . . . . . 90 Printer problems 91 Serial port problems 92 Software problems 92 USB problems 93 Diagnostic programs 93 Lenovo Solution Center 94 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 94 PC-Doctor for DOS 94 Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service 97 Information resources 97 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 97 Lenovo Welcome 97 Help and Support 97 Safety and Warranty 97 Lenovo Web site 97 Lenovo Support Web site 98 Help and service 98 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 98 Calling for service 98 Using other services 99 Purchasing additional services 99 Appendix A. Notices 101 Trademarks 102 Appendix B. Regulatory information 103 Export classification notice 103 Television output notice 103 Electronic emissions notices 103

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Using recovery media
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Cleaning and maintenance
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Basics
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
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PC-Doctor for DOS
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Information resources
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Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
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Lenovo Welcome
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Help and Support
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Safety and Warranty
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Using the documentation and diagnostic
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Using other services
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Purchasing additional services
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Appendix A. Notices
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Trademarks
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Appendix B. Regulatory
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Export classification notice
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Television output notice
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Electronic emissions notices
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