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Full System Recovery, To run the System Recovery program, using recovery discs, Start, Turn Off

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Recover y Full System Recovery: This recovery function completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive. The program performs a full System Recovery to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the recovery discs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and software programs you installed since your purchase. Note: If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk drive, you will see only the full System Recovery option. To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs: 1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you want to save onto removable media, such as CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or diskette you've made. 2 Press the Eject button on the top disc drive, and wait for the tray to open. Insert Recovery disc #1 and close the tray. 3 Turn off the PC: If the PC works: Click Start on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. Or Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off. Quick Start Guide 105

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Quick Start Guide
105
Recovery
±
Full System Recovery:
This recovery
function completely erases and reformats the
hard disk drive. The program performs a full
System Recovery to reinstall the operating
system, programs, and drivers from the
recovery discs. However, you must reinstall
any software that was not installed on the PC
at the factory. This includes software that
came on CDs included in the PC accessory
box, and software programs you installed
since your purchase.
Note:
If your PC has a blank or corrupted hard disk
drive, you will see only the full System Recovery
option.
To run the System Recovery program
using recovery discs:
1
If the PC works, back up all data files that you
want to save onto removable media, such as
CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or
diskette you’ve made.
2
Press the Eject button on the top disc drive,
and wait for the tray to open. Insert Recovery
disc #1 and close the tray.
3
Turn off the PC:
±
If the PC works: Click
Start
on the taskbar,
click
Turn Off Computer
, and then click
Turn Off
.
Or
±
Press and hold the On button
approximately 5 seconds until the PC
turns off.