User's Manual

Backing up your system
To use a Recovery CD to restore your pre-installed software, do
the following:
Attention: The programs on the Recovery CD restore your hard disk
to its factory-shipped condition. In the process, they erase the entire
hard disk, including personal files and software programs you have
installed. Be sure to back up all your personal files before you use
the Recovery CD.
To recover your pre-installed software using the Recovery CD, you
must first change the boot sequence by doing the following:
1. Shut down and turn off your computer, then turn it on.
2. Press the F1 key when the following message is displayed on
your screen:
Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility
Press F12 to choose temporary boot device
The following message will then display on the screen:
Entering BIOS Setup Utility
Attention: To start up your computer from the CD- or DVD-ROM
drive temporarily, press F12 instead of F1, then select the
CD-ROM item and press Enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Startup Configuration from the
IBM BIOS Setup Utility main menu.
4. In the "Boot Drive Sequence" section, select the first item in the
sequence (1st), then press the left or right arrow key repeatedly
until the CD-ROM item is shown for this item.
5. Press Esc to return to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility main menu.
6. Press Esc to exit the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
7. When prompted, select Yes in the Save Changes window and
then press Enter.
When you have successfully changed the boot sequence, follow the
instructions below to start the recovery process:
1. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
2. Save all your files, and turn off your computer.
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