HP Presario 6000 Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Comput - Page 11

Making Recovery CDs, Working in Comfort - recovery disk

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Setting Up the Computer Making Recovery CDs In the unlikely event that there is damage to the hard disk drive, or you have to replace it, you must use recovery CDs that you create to reinstall the operating system and software. Make the recovery CDs for your PC by using the Compaq Recovery CD Creator now, before a need occurs. Refer to "Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator" on page 6-7. This program assembles the necessary files and writes the information onto CDs. To use the Compaq Recovery CD Creator program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive or other drive that can write to CDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP-compatible CD-RW drive from a computer or electronic store. Working in Comfort After assembling your computer, but before you begin using it, make sure the computer and your work area are properly set up to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to the printed Safety and Comfort Guide included in your literature pack. Getting Started 2-3

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Getting Started
2–3
Setting Up the Computer
Making Recovery CDs
In the unlikely event that there is damage to the
hard disk drive, or you have to replace it, you must
use recovery CDs that you create to reinstall the
operating system and software. Make the recovery
CDs for your PC by using the Compaq Recovery
CD Creator now, before a need occurs. Refer
to “Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator”
on page 6–7. This program assembles the
necessary files and writes the information
onto CDs.
Working in Comfort
After assembling your computer, but before you
begin using it, make sure the computer and your
work area are properly set up to maintain your
comfort and productivity. Refer to the printed
Safety and Comfort Guide
included in your
literature pack.
To use the Compaq Recovery CD
Creator program, your PC must have
a CD-RW drive or other drive that can
write to CDs. If necessary, purchase a
Windows XP–compatible CD-RW drive
from a computer or electronic store.