User’s Manual
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Getting Started
System Recovery Options
There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System
Recovery Options.
This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the
event of a problem.
System Recovery Options
The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when
shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes
tools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
See the
Windows Help and Support
content for more information about
Startup Repair
.
The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair
problems.
The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on the on-
screen menu.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. While holding the
F8
key, turn on the computer.
3. The
Advanced Boot Options
menu will be displayed.
Use the arrow keys to select
Repair Your Computer
and press
ENTER
.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Check your Windows
®
manual for more information on backing up your
system (including the system image backup feature).