Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1157 ThinkPad 570 User's Reference - Page 28

Backing up your system Using the Recovery CD for Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT A Recovery CD and a Recovery CD Boot Diskette are provided with your computer. If you accidentally erase the preinstalled Windows 98 or Windows NT in your computer's hard disk, you can recover it by using the Windows 98 or Windows NT Recovery CD. If you are provided the Windows 95 Recovery CD, you can install Windows 95. This Recovery CD deletes the preinstalled Windows 98 or Windows NT and installs Windows 95. 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 a Recovery CD. The recovery process might take up to 2 hours. 1 Power off the computer. 2 Connect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to your computer. 3 Connect the diskette drive to your computer. 4 Insert the Recovery CD Boot Diskette into the diskette drive. 5 Power on the computer. Your hard disk is formatted. 6 Follow the instruction that appears on the screen. You are prompted to insert a Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in the process. 12 IBM ThinkPad 570 User's Reference