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Question posted by Aguerrero0311 on January 16th, 2014

How Can I Change My Language Setting To English?

my dad bought a lenovob570 from a guy he knew the problem was the language. everything is in spanish the "English" setting is ingles ive tried everything to my knowlegde(setting/languages/englis, restoring,) nothing seems to work. Can someone help me?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 16th, 2014 10:05 PM

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Hello to change the language follow the steps below

Make the CD/DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following procedure:

Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program opens.

Use the arrow keys to select Startup. Depending on your computer model, select Primary Boot Sequence, Boot, or Startup Sequence.

Select the CD/DVD drive as the first boot device by following the instructions and the help messages on the screen.

Insert the Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc labeled Disc 1 into the DVD drive.

Press F10 to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. The computer restarts and the recovery program opens. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process.

Select your language and click Next.

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