A Backup And Recovery; Creating Recovery Discs - HP Compaq 8710p Getting Started Manual

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
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(purchased separately).
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The computer must be connected to AC power during
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the process.
Only one set of recovery discs can be created per
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computer.
Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive
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of the computer.
If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you
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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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Read-write discs, such as CD-RW and DVD±RW discs,
are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery
Manager.
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