User manual LENOVO IDEAPAD U310

[. . . ] Lenovo IdeaPad U310/410 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 96. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C. 101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. [. . . ] The Recovery Disc Set consists of the following set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration. Start Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc is used to format the hard disk drive and initiate the recovery process. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the Microsoft Windows operating system. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the pre-installed applications and drivers on the computer. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as software for specific models and updates to the software that was preloaded on the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do the following: 1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12; on the boot sequence menu, select the optical drive as the first boot-up device. The computer will boot from the Start Recovery Disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the recovery process. If you agree with the terms, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to begin the operating system recovery process. Insert the Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc when prompted and then click OK to begin the applications and drivers recovery process. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it when prompted and click Yes. If you do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 23 Lenovo IdeaPad U310/U410 Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer. note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen for several minutes at a time. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. [. . . ] Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. [. . . ]