Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 - Manual (Page 93)

Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Note:
Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating
software, or installing new software.
ƒ Update device drivers and BIOS when needed.
ƒ Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up
to date with current drivers and revisions.
ƒ Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You
might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to
updating for compatibility or known issues.
ƒ Keep a log book. Entries might include major hardware or software
changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how
you resolved them.
ƒ If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return
the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following
tips might help along the way:
ƒ Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so
on.
ƒ Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC
adapter connected.
ƒ Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings.
ƒ Turn off the computer and start the recovery process.
ƒ If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove
the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so.
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