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3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen image is added to the document. 4. Save the document. ● When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of external optical drive connected to your computer. NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external optical drive. To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the "Using a Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)" section in this guide. Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models only), or your files. Windows Vista backup and recovery 113

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3.
Open a word-processing document, and then select
Edit
>
Paste
.
The screen image is added to the document.
4.
Save the document.
●
When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on
the type of external optical drive connected to your computer.
NOTE:
DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
●
When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external optical drive.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center, follow these steps:
NOTE:
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE:
The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Maintenance
>
Backup and Restore Center
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models
only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).
NOTE:
Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
Performing a recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
●
Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
●
f11
recovery tools: You can use the
f11
recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE:
If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Vista operating system DVD to reboot
the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the “Using a Vista
operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1.
Select
Start
>
All Programs
>
Maintenance
>
Backup and Restore Center
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.
Windows Vista backup and recovery
113