HP 2813TC manual Compaq Restore Solution, Before You Begin, Performing a Full Restore

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Compaq Restore Solution

The Compaq Restore Solution, included with your notebook, allows you to restore your notebook software. This solution provides the following CDs:

■Compaq Restore—Allows full restore of the original software installed on your Compaq notebook. In addition to the Compaq Restore CD, you will need the Compaq Operating System CD to complete the full restore procedure.

■Compaq Operating System—Reinstalls only the operating system.

■Compaq Application Restore—Restores individual applications, drivers, and utilities.

Compaq Restore

ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of information, back up any data files on the hard drive before beginning the operating system reinstallation. Restore your data files when the installation is complete.

Before You Begin

1.Remove all PC Cards from the notebook.

2.Undock the notebook if it is docked.

3.Ensure that a CD-ROM drive is inserted or connected to the notebook.

4.Connect the notebook to an external AC power source.

5.If prompted for the Certificate of Authenticity number, obtain the number from the label on the bottom of the notebook.

Performing a Full Restore

1.Insert the Compaq Restore CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2.Restart the notebook.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen. (During this procedure, you will be prompted to insert the Compaq Operating System CD.)

Reinstalling the Operating System Only

1.Insert the Compaq Operating System CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2.Restart the notebook.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.