Lenovo ThinkPad 600X TP 600X User's Reference - Page 54

Backing up your system Using the Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can use the Recovery CD to restore the contents of the preinstalled hard disk to what it was at the time of purchase. These recovery programs delete all personal data and your customized configuration settings. They reset your computer to most of the factory-shipped default values. Be sure to back up your personal files before you use this CD. The Recovery CD package consists of a CD-ROM containing the original preinstalled image. The recovery process might take up to 2 hours. You need to have a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay. If you have a diskette drive installed in your computer's UltraslimBay, replace it with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive ( page 88). "Replacing an UltraslimBay device" on Your computer supports startable CDs when the startable CD-ROM function is enabled. To use the Recovery CD, enable this function; then recover the system: 1 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2 Power off the computer. 3 Power on your computer while pressing and holding the F1 key. Hold the F1 key until the "Easy-Setup" window appears. 4 Click Start up. 5 Click Power-on. 6 Click Reset. 32 IBM ThinkPad 600X User's Reference