HP Pavilion dv9300 HP Pavilion dv9000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Gu - Page 265

Backup and Recovery ✎ Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ■ If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. ✎ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step. 3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to reinstall it. ✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. Maintenance and Service Guide B-13