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Getting Started
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
When you restore your system, only the operating
system files and drivers originally shipped with the
computer are restored. Any files that you created are not
restored during this process. Be sure to separately save
the files you have created to external media using
Windows® or another backup program. For more
information, see “Backing up your work” on page 75.
To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media:
1Make sure your computer is turned off.
2Do one of the following:
❖If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first
recovery DVD into your optional external writable
optical disc drive.
❖If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive,
connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
3Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on
your keyboard.
The Boot menu displays.
4Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB
Flash option, depending on which type of media you are
using, and then press the ENTER key.
5A warning screen appears, stating that when the
recovery is executed all data on your internal storage
drive will be deleted and rewritten. Click or touch Yes to
continue.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
recovery process.
When the process is complete, a message displays
indicating that the drive has been recovered.
7Click or touch Finish to restart the computer.
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