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Note about the service partition:
The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service 
partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For more 
detailed information, see the following instructions:
By selecting Control Panel → Administrative Tools 
→ Computer Management 
→  Disk Management, you can see the service partition, which must not be 
deleted.
  Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are 
saved in the service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged 
by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will 
not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way.
2.1  OneKey Recovery
OneKey Recovery is an easy-to-use application. You can use it to restore your 
computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state. 
Detailed Operation Procedure
1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the 
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery.
 Note: System	Recovery	will	overwrite	all	of	the	data	on	the	C:	drive.	To	
prevent loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing 
system recovery. 
2.  Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore 
from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press 
Next to start the restore.
3.  Please wait during the process of system recovery. Do not interrupt the 
operation during the recovery process.
4.  After the system is recovered successfully, the software will prompt you to 
restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system.
2.2  Driver and Application Installation
The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a 
way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers 
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Method 1: Automatic Installation
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the 
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. 
Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation 
software.
The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the installation process will 
continue until it has completed.
Method 2: Manual Installation
In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ Lenovo 
Drivers and Application Installation.
After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by 
following the prompts.
  Notes: 
1.  Do not install software which is already installed on the computer.
2.  Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has 
been automatically installed before starting the operating system. The 
manual installation function can only be used after the software has 
been installed.
2.3  System Setup
System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue
System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. In addition, System 
Setup sets and manages all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue system.
2.3.1  Launch
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the 
Lenovo Rescue System open, then select System Setup.
2.3.2 Network Settings
Depending on the network access mode of the computer, select “ADSL” or “LAN
Connection” in the network connection modes.
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2. If you select “LAN connection” configure the IP address and proxy server of the 
LAN.
2.3.3  Password Management
Password Management allows you to set and manage the password for Lenovo 
Rescue System.
The default password is blank.
Set a password when you access Password Management for the first time. 
If you don’t want to set a password, access the system directly and operate it 
accordingly. 
2.4 System Backup
This backs up your system partition to an image file. In case of a sys\
tem failure, 
you can restore your system from this image file.
In the Windows system, click Start 
→ All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ Lenovo 
Rescue System.
After starting Rescue System, click System Backup to back up your system 
partition by following the prompts.
2.5  System Recovery
Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment. You can choose to 
restore to a system backup point or the initial state (factory default settin\
gs).
2.6 Create Recovery Disc
Create a bootable recovery disc from the current system. These recovery discs 
are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration 
process.
In the Windows system, click Start 
→ All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ Lenovo 
Rescue System.
After starting Rescue System, click Create Recovery Disc to create a bootable 
recovery disc from the current system.
Follow the on-screen prompts to create recovery discs. 
						

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ChapterUsing the Computer Software
This chapter contains the following 
topics:
 
Computer software instructions
  Note: The interface and function of each 
of these features are subject to the actual 
software that was shipped with the 
computer model that you purchased.
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3.1 Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System
Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System can automatically detects the surrounding 
ambient brightness and adjusts the display brightness accordingly. This allows you 
to set the screen brightness to a comfortable level for different environments. You 
can also set the display delay time to automatically turn off the display when you 
are away 
from the computer.
 Note: The Auto Switch Display function can not be used when your 
computer is in standby mode, sleep mode or turned off.
 Note: This function applies only to computers equipped with a Lenovo PC 
camera and is available only after the camera has been installed.
Before using this software, do the following:
1)  Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo USB2.0 UVC Camera → vmcap.
2)  Select Options 
→ Preview from the pop-up window to display the image in the 
video capture window.
  Note: If there is no image display in the AMCAP video capture window, 
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3) Confirm that Devices 
→ Lenovo USB 2.0 UVC Camera has been selected. If 
there are other devices in this option, make sure they are not selected. When 
only the “Lenovo USB 2.0 UVC Camera” device is selected, the windo\
w should 
display the camera image. The image being captured by the camera will be 
displayed in the video capture window. Adjust the position and pitch angle of 
the camera to ensure the whole face is displayed in the video capture window.
To use this software, do the following:
Click Start  → All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System.
The default setting has been pre-selected. You can adjust the brightness and 
display delay time according to your needs.
3.2  Lenovo Eye Distance System
The Lenovo Eye Distance System can automatically detect the distance bet\
ween 
you and the display. It will alert you automatically when you sit too close to the 
display. You can also set the viewing distance as well as a time interval after wh\
ich 
a warning will pop up.
 Note: This function applies only to computers equipped with a Lenovo PC 
camera and is available only after the camera has been installed.
To use this software, do the following:
Click Start 
→ All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ Lenovo Eye Distance System.                                               
						

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The default setting has been pre-selected. You can adjust the viewing distance 
according to your needs.
 Note: 
1.	 Ensure	the	lens	of	the	camera	is	clearly	visible	and	not	covered.
2.	 Ensure	your	eyes	are	clearly	visible	and	not	covered.
(The function that detects the distance between the user and monitor 
is based on the position of the user’s eyes. Therefore, if the eyes are 
covered or there is a strong reflection, distance detection may be 
affected.)
Wearing	glasses	may	affect	the	accuracy	of	the	face	image	verification.
3.	 The	limits	for	distance	detection	by	the	camera: Minimum	distance	:	approx.	20	centimters	(7.90	inches)
Maximum	distance	:	approx.	70	centimeters	(27.55	inches)
Pitch	angle	(angle	of	rotation	of	the	face	in	the	vertical	plane):Elevation:	20	degrees
Depression:	30	degrees
Horizontal angle of rotation (angle of rotation of the face in the horizontal 
plane):	between	-20	and	+20	degrees
3.3  BackOn Track
BackOn Track lets you easily back up important files to a disc, hard drive, or other 
storage device. A Back Up Files project can be scheduled to run daily, weekly, or 
monthly. Large backups are automatically spread across as many discs as you 
need.
3.3.1  Using BackOn Track
Choose All Programs 
→ Lenovo 
→ FileBackup from the Start menu to launch 
the BackOn Track software.
3.3.2  Back up files
Begin by selecting the drive, drive partition, or folder containing the \
files you want 
to back up. You can choose to archive all the files in the selected path or just 
certain types of files. You can back up any files that have changed since a specified 
date, or create a custom backup based on certain file extensions. Finally, schedule 
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3.3.3 My Project
My projects is used to manage your saved backup projects. Any backup projects 
that you have saved will be listed under My Projects.
3.3.4 Restore Files
The Restore Files project restores individual files and folders that you have 
protected using a Back Up Files project. With Restore Files, you select a backup, 
search for the file or folder you would like to restore, and then click Next. The files 
will be restored to the location you choose.
3.3.5 Help
For more information on the operation of BackOn Track, see Product Help 
Information in the Help option. You can learn more about the operation and 
settings of BackOn Track software in the Help document.
3.3.6 File Backup button (selected models only)
After starting the Windows operating system, press the File Backup button on the 
top of the chassis to launch the BackOn Track software. 
						

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topics:
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Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  Note:  The description of the TV tuner card 
in this manual is only used for the machines 
which have the TV tuner card. It does not 
apply to those machines that do not have a 
TV tuner card.
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ChapterTroubleshooting and 
Confirming Setup