Chapter 4. Related Service Information; Recovery Information; Recovery Information For The Windows 10 Operating System - Lenovo ThinkPad T590 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4. Related service information

This chapter presents following information:
• "Recovery information" on page 31
• "Passwords" on page 33
• "Power management" on page 36
• "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 37
Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become
available, they will be posted on

Recovery information

This section provides information about recovery solutions. There are various methods to choose from when
considering how to recover in the event of a software- or hardware-related problem. Recovery methods vary
depending on the type of operating system that is installed. Ensure that you follow the correct recovery
procedures.

Recovery information for the Windows 10 operating system

The Windows recovery programs enable you to reset your computer or use advanced startup options.
It is recommended that you create a recovery USB drive as early as possible. Store the recovery USB drive
as a backup or replacement for the Windows recovery programs.
For more information, see "Creating and using a recovery USB drive" on page 32.
Resetting your computer
If your computer does not perform well, you might consider resetting your computer. In the resetting
process, you can choose to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstall the Windows operating
system.
To reset your computer, do the following:
Note: The graphical user interface (GUI) items of the operating system might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu and then click Settings ➙ Update & Security ➙ Recovery.
2. In the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer.
Using advanced startup options
The advanced startup options enable you to do the following:
• Change the firmware settings of the computer
• Change the startup settings of the Windows operating system
• Start the computer from an external device
• Restore the Windows operating system from a system image
To use advanced startup options, do the following:
Note: The GUI items of the operating system might change without notice.
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