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Backup and Recovery Restore to a Previous Date and Time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. The System Restore window opens. 2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating Recovery Discs PC Recovery Disc Creator creates a set of recovery CDs or DVDs for the computer. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings, in case of system failure or instability. ✎ Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs: ■ You will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media (purchased separately). ✎ DVD±RW/R and double-layer DVD±RW are not compatible with the PC Recovery Disc Creator software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. B-4 Maintenance and Service Guide

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B–4
Maintenance and Service Guide
Backup and Recovery
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time),
when the computer was functioning optimally:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support > System Restore
.
The System Restore window opens.
2. Click
Restore my computer to an earlier time
, and then
click
Next
.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating Recovery Discs
PC Recovery Disc Creator creates a set of recovery CDs or DVDs
for the computer. Use recovery discs to restore the operating
system and software programs to factory settings, in case of
system failure or instability.
✎
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The
software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
■
You will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media
(purchased separately).
✎
DVD±RW/R and double-layer DVD±RW are not compatible
with the PC Recovery Disc Creator software.
■
The computer must be connected to AC power during
this process.
■
Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.