Using the recovery tools cd, System restore | Compaq S0000 Series

WARNING: Before using the Compaq Recovery Tools CD to change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery CDs for your PC

by using the Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator program. You cannot make System Recovery CDs after you remove the system recovery partition.

using the recovery tools cd

Your PC allows you to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. After you make the

Compaq Recovery Tools CD, you can use it to:

•Read instructions to use each utility on the Recovery Tools CD.

•Start the System Recovery program from the recovery partition.

•Remove the System Recovery partition from your PC hard disk drive to increase space for data.

•Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive.

•Start the Microsoft Recovery Console (a utility from Microsoft that can perform operating system diagnostics and repairs).

You must create (burn) the Recovery Tools CD before you can use it.

to create or to start the recovery tools cd:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Click Compaq Recovery Tools CD. The tools window appears.

5Follow the onscreen instructions.

Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place.

system restore

WARNING: Try System Restore before using the Compaq System

Recovery program.

If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC system and program settings.

System Restore returns the PC settings to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support.

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Compaq S0000 Series manual Using the recovery tools cd, System restore, Recovery program

Contents

User’s Guide User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Taking care of your pc Index 111 Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Putting your pc together Setting up your pc 15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches User’s guide Safety and comfort USB Pc back Serial Connector Symbol Description Pc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connect Upgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connection Turning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby mode Automatic standby or hibernation Hibernation mode Installing software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvds Beginning to use your software Learning the basics Using the desktop Using the start menuIcon Opens Use it to Learning to use your pc Using compaq organize software Organizing your all programs list Using the all programs menu Using pc help & tools Using the mouse Scrolling AutoscrollingPanning Switching mouse button functions Using the keyboardChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboard Internet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Alphanumeric keys Standard keyboard featuresFunction keys Edit keys Numeric keys Arrow keys Keyboard indicators Special keyboard buttonsIcon Name Description Take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears Key Icon Feature Description Standby CD/DVD/MP3 Media control keys Key Icon Feature Description Customizing the buttons Adjusting the monitor Using a printer User’s guide About the internet Using the internet User’s guide Setting up your internet account Follow the onscreen instructions Searching the internet Using a browser Restricting internet content If using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailSending e-mail messages with outlook express Receiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail program Getting help Help and support centerInstant support Using compaq connections Getting messagesTurning off messages Warranty & support guide Resolving problemsRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Online guides Web sites about your pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakers Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volume Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound manager Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volume About the 7-in-1 memory card reader Working with digital imagesSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot Reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card reader Slot memory card readerCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Handling cds/dvds Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Drive What it does Inserting and removing cds and dvds Using the combo drive Using the diskette floppy drive Playing cds and dvdsPlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Click InterVideo WinDVD Creating burning cds with recordnow Using country/region codes Creating a music cd Getting started with recordnow Creating a data cd Creating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Creating burning data cds using windows xp program Using a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv setCables you may need User’s guide Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Disconnecting the tv Protecting your pc from power surges Using virus protection programsTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive space Uninstalling programs Emptying the recycle binViewing the amount of used and free disk space Removing desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk drive Troubleshooting Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Audio Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hardware installation Hard disk driveEnd Task Internet access Click Start and choose Control PanelHardware tab Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer Memory Miscellaneous Power User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Using application recovery and system recovery User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creator Using the recovery tools cd System restoreRecovery program To start system restore Application recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is responding System recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is not responding System recovery using recovery discsStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Upgrading and servicing the pc Preparing the pcSeries model and S0000 series model Removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model Disconnecting the power cord Removing the front bezel from the S0000 series Removing the pc access panel on the 8000 series Removing the front bezel from the 8000 series Removing or upgrading a drive Locating drive positions Disconnecting the optical drive cablesRemoving a drive Drive positions on the S0000/8000 series S0000 shown User’s guide Removing an optical or diskette drive from the 8000 series Removing a drive from the S0000 series Removing a hard disk drive from the 8000 series To replace or add a drive Replacing or adding a drive User’s guide Reassembling the diskette adapter Removing a memory module Upgrading or replacing memoryReplacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series Locating the memory module Replacing or adding a memory module Removing a memory moduleOpening the latches on the memory module socket Installing a memory module Removing or installing an expansion card Removing an expansion card on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown To remove an expansion card Replacing the expansion bracket cover on the S0000 series To install an expansion card Reassembling the pc Replacing the front bezel on the S0000 seriesReplacing the front bezel on the 8000 series Reconnecting the power cable on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown Upgrading and servicing the pc User’s guide CD/DVD Index DVD Index Receiving e-mails, 39 recording volume, adjusting Messages, 42 telephone numbers User’s guide