Lenovo ThinkPad 560E User's Guide for TP 560X - Page 40

Backing Up Your System, Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only), Diskette Factory

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Getting Familiar with Your Computer Backing Up Your System To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your ThinkPad computer has the following features: Recovery CD Diskette Factory program Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only) If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can use the Recovery CD to restore the contents of the preloaded hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase. (Refer to "Using the Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only)" on page 130.) Diskette Factory With the Diskette Factory program, you can create the utility and device driver diskettes for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.11, DOS, or OS/2. (Refer to "Using the Diskette Factory" on page 128.) Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged Your computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. To keep it from being damaged, keep these precautions in mind: Do not force the LCD to open flat. Do not allow your computer to be subject to any physical shock. Do not place anything heavy on your computer. Do not pour liquid onto your computer. Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 in.) away from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers. Use your computer only when temperatures are between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). When operating with diskettes, use your computer only between 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Do not disassemble the computer. Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the LCD surface. If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time, the battery pack and keep it in a cool place. Insert diskettes straight into the external diskette drive. Inserting them at an angle can damage the front of the drive. 26 IBM ThinkPad 560X User's Guide

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Getting Familiar with Your Computer
Backing Up Your System
To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your
ThinkPad computer has the following features:
Recovery CD
Diskette Factory program
Recovery CD (Windows 95 Only)
If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can use the Recovery
CD to restore the contents of the preloaded hard disk to what it was
at the time of purchase.
(Refer to “Using the Recovery CD
(Windows 95 Only)” on page
130.)
Diskette Factory
With the Diskette Factory program, you can create the utility and
device driver diskettes for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.11,
DOS, or OS/2.
(Refer to “Using the Diskette Factory” on page
128.)
Keeping Your Computer from Being Damaged
Your computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. To
keep it from being damaged, keep these precautions in mind:
Do not force the LCD to open flat.
Do not allow your computer to be subject to any physical shock.
Do not place anything heavy on your computer.
Do not pour liquid onto your computer.
Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 in.) away from any
electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such
as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.
Use your computer only when temperatures are between 5°C to
35°C (41°F to 95°F).
When operating with diskettes, use your
computer only between 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Do not disassemble the computer.
Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the LCD surface.
If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time,
the battery pack and keep it in a cool place.
Insert diskettes straight into the external diskette drive.
Inserting
them at an angle can damage the front of the drive.
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