Lenovo IdeaPad S200, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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• Clean up files and free up storage drive space and memory space occasionally to prevent performance
problems. See “Performance problems” on page 69.
• Keep a log book. Entries might include major software or hardware changes, device-driver updates,
intermittent problems and what you did to resolve them, and other issues you might have experienced.
The cause of a problem might be change in hardware, change in software, or any other actions that might
have taken place. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine the cause of a problem.
• Back up your data on the storage drive regularly. You can restore the storage drive from a backup.
• Create a recovery medium as early as possible. You can use the recovery medium to recover your
operating system even if Windows fails to start up.
Keeping the computer current
In most cases, it is a good practice to have the most up-to-date operating system update patches, software
programs, and device drivers. This section provides information about how to get the latest updates for the
computer.
Getting the latest device drivers
Attention: Reinstalling device drivers will change the current configuration of the computer.
To get the latest device drivers for the computer, do one of the following:
• Download the device drivers that are preinstalled on the computer. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers.
• Use the Lenovo program or Windows Update. See “Getting the latest system updates” on page 50.
Note: The device drivers provided by Windows Update might not be tested by Lenovo. It is recommended
that you get device drivers from Lenovo.
Getting the latest system updates
To get the latest system updates for the computer, ensure that the computer is connected to the Internet
and do one of the following:
• Use Windows Update to get the system updates.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
– For Windows 7: Click Control Panel . View Control Panel using large icons or small icons, and
then click Windows Update .
– For Windows 10: Click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Windows Update .
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• For Windows 10, use the Lenovo Companion program to get the system updates.
To open the Lenovo Companion program, see “Accessing a program on the computer” on page 38. For
more information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
Moving the computer
Before moving the computer, take the following precautions:
1. Back up your data on the storage drive. See “Good maintenance practices” on page 49.
2. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
3. If you saved the original shipping cartons and packing materials, use them to pack the units. If you are
using different cartons, cushion the units to avoid damage.
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