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Working with Linux This Compaq PC is not shipped with a Microsoft® Windows operating system. References to Microsoft products, the CD-RW optical drive, wireless optical mouse, special keyboard functions, application and system recovery, and some software programs are not applicable to this PC. Operating system configuration instructions for Linux are installed on this PC and on the recovery CD. Finding Support To access support, register on the MandrakeSoft Web site (http://www.mandrakesoft.com). 1 Select Support. 2 Select Register. 3 Select the register link for Compaq Presario. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. The registration number you use is on the Linux CD cover. After registering you have 30 days of free e-mail support for your Linux operating system. Select Support and then E-Support to get an e-mail response. Linux operating system software updates are available for download on the MandrakeSoft Web site. Using System Recovery To restore your PC hard drive to its original factory condition, use this CD only when: ■ The entire hard drive has been formatted. ■ The hard drive has been replaced. Caution: This process deletes all information and data on the PC hard drive. Save your data to external storage before doing a system recovery. 1 Insert the recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Turn off the PC. 3 Turn on the PC. 4 Press Enter after the Welcome window displays. 5 When the CD tray opens, remove the CD. 6 Turn off the PC. 7 Turn on the PC.