HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows XP

Backup and recovery

Creating recovery discs

After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to

create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The

recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and

recover the operating system and software to factory settings

in case of system instability or failure.

Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:

■ You will need high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs

(purchased separately).

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Read-write discs, such as CD-RW and DVD+/-RW

discs, are not compatible with HP Backup and

Recovery Manager.

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The computer must be connected to AC power during the

process.

■ Only one set of recovery discs can be created per

computer.

■ Number each disc before inserting it into the optical

drive of the computer.

■ If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you

have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time

you select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs

to recover the system (Highly recommended), you will be

prompted to continue the disc creation.

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