HP 500 Getting Started Manual page 45

Before creating recovery discs:
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Obtain high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media,
purchased separately.
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Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive
of the computer.
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If necessary, you can cancel Recovery Media Creator
before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The
next time you open Recovery Media Creator, you will be
prompted to continue the disc creation process where you
left off.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery >
HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to
recover the system (highly recommended), and then
click Next.
The "Recovery Media Creator" page opens.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Write to CD/DVD, and then click Next.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Started
Formatted DVD±RW and DVD±RW double-layer discs
are not compatible with the HP Backup and Recovery
Manager.
Backup and recovery
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