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To run the System Recovery

program using recovery discs

1 If the PC works, back up all data files that you

want to save onto removable media, such as

CD-RW or diskette. Remove the backup CD or

diskette you’ve made.

2 Press the Eject button on the top CD-ROM

drive, and wait for the tray to open. Insert

Recovery disc #1 and close the tray.

3 Turn off the PC:

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If the PC works: Click Start on the taskbar,

click Turn Off Computer, and then click

Turn Off.

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Press and hold the On button approximately

5 seconds until the PC turns off.

4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the

PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and

the mouse.

5 Press the On button to turn on the PC.

6 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the

onscreen instructions to display, and then

follow those instructions.

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For standard recovery, press R. Click Next

to proceed with the System Recovery. Click

Yes to start the recovery. Insert the

remaining recovery discs when directed.

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For full System Recovery, press F. Click Yes

to perform a full System Recovery. Confirm

that you want to create a recovery partition.

Insert the remaining discs when directed.

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If your PC hard disk drive is blank or

corrupted, press R to perform a full System

Recovery. Confirm that you want to create a

recovery partition. Insert the remaining

recovery discs when directed.