Compaq Computer Accessories 6B H User Manual

Factory Restore  
Factory Restore returns your computer to its original factory-installed software  
configuration. This option reformats your hard drive and removes all data from  
your computer.  
Compaq Recovery CD  
The Compaq Recovery CD enables you to restore your system files from a  
separate partition on your hard drive. The four options on the Recovery CD are  
listed below.  
CAUTION: Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data stored  
on your computer's hard drive. All added personal files, software, and  
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other data will be lost. Before completing Factory Restore, copy your data  
to diskettes or save your data to an external device to prevent permanent  
loss of your data.  
Recovery CD Options  
Restore Option  
Description  
To complete a Factory Restore on your computer, perform the following steps:  
Emergency Diskette  
Creating this diskette is important as it allows you to save  
your computer’s unique setup information for use in the event  
of an emergency. Store the diskette in a safe place.  
1. Insert your Compaq Recovery CD into your CD-ROM, CD-RW, or  
DVD-ROM drive.  
2. Turn off your computer by clicking the Start button; click on Shut  
Down. The Shut Down Windows pop-up box is displayed.  
3. Select the Shut down radio button.  
User Backup  
User Restore  
Factory Restore  
Backs up all information and files on your hard drive and  
stores them in a separate partition on your drive.  
4. Click OK. The system powers down.  
Restores your hard drive to the state it was in at your last  
User Backup.  
5. Turn on your computer by pressing the power button on the front of  
your computer. The system reboots and the Compaq Recovery CD  
Menu is displayed.  
Restores your computer to its original factory-installed  
software state.  
IMPORTANT: If menu option number 4 says “No Factory Image found,” you must use  
QuickRestore CDs to perform this function.  
CAUTION: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files,  
software, or other data onto diskettes to be recopied onto your hard  
drive, they will be lost after you press Enter.  
IMPORTANT: If your system has more than one optical drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-  
ROM), only one may be bootable. If the CD does not boot automatically, try putting the  
CD in the other drive.  
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6. You are prompted that continuing this procedure will delete the data on  
your hard drive. Press Enter if you wish to continue. The Factory  
Restore process takes several minutes.  
NOTICE  
7. The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to remove the  
Compaq Recovery CD. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM, CD-RW,  
or DVD-ROM drive.  
The information in this card is subject to change without notice.  
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED  
HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF  
8. Press Enter to continue.  
9. Once the Factory Restore is complete, you may be prompted to provide  
the startup information again to reinstall Windows.  
10. Follow the prompts to restore your computer to its original factory  
condition.  
THIS MATERIAL.  
This card contains information protected by copyright. No part of this card may be  
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from  
Compaq Computer Corporation.  
©2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.  
Exiting the Compaq Recovery CD  
After loading the Recovery CD, if you choose not to complete any of the options,  
it will be necessary to restart your computer. Perform the following steps to exit  
the Recovery CD:  
All rights reserved.  
Compaq is registered with the U.S. Patent and  
Trademark Office.  
Product names mentioned herein are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies.  
Printed in the U.S.A., Brazil, Canada, and Latin America.  
1. From the Compaq Recovery CD Menu, select 5 (Exit) by pressing the  
number 5 key on your keyboard.  
2. The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to remove the  
Compaq Recovery CD. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or  
DVD-ROM drive.  
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3. Press Enter to restart your computer.  
 

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