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If you ever need to restore your notebook to its original configuration, use the
restore CDs that were shipped inside the box with your notebook.
The restore CDs contain a copy of all software that was preinstalled on your
notebook.
To perform a system restore:
1. While your notebook is turned on, insert restore CD #1 into the CD/DVD
drive.
2. Restart your notebook by clicking Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart.
3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed, type 1 (Restore
Windows XP) and press Enter.
4. At This process will restore the contents of your hard drive to its original
state..., press Enter.
The restore process erases all data and files from your
notebook’s hard drive. Any programs, files, or data that you
have added to your notebook will be lost.
Before performing the restore process, copy any programs,
files, or information that you wish to save onto a backup CD.
You can copy this information back onto your notebook
after the restore process is completed.
You are about to erase all data on your hard drive.
You can still exit this program. To stop the restore process,
remove the restore CD from the CD/DVD drive and restart
your notebook.
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