User Manual

Backing up your system
To capture a snapshot of your system configuration, or to restore
your configuration to an earlier snapshot using Windows Me, click
Start —> Programs —> Accessories —> System Tools —>
System Restore and follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up your data
Hard disks are reliable data storage devices. Even so, it is wise to
protect yourself against accidental data loss or the unlikely event of a
hard-disk malfunction by backing up your important files regularly.
For Windows 98 or Windows 2000:
To back up data, start the backup application as follows:
1. Click Start.
2. Move the cursor to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and
Backup.
3. Click Backup.
Make sure that the Create a new backup job button is marked in
the Microsoft Backup window.
Click OK. The Backup Wizard will guide you through backing up
some or all of the files on your hard disk.
For Windows Millenium Edition:
To back up data using Windows Me, copy your files to a diskette
drive or another storage device on a regular basis.
Recovering lost or damaged software
Recovering pre-installed software
You have the ability to restore the software that was shipped with
your computer, if your hard disk drive data is damaged or acci-
dentally erased. This software includes your pre-installed operating
system, applications and device drivers.
Depending on the model of your ThinkPad computer, you can
restore your pre-installed software using either a Recovery CD or the
Product Recovery program.
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