
Working with Linux 
This Compaq PC is not shipped 
with a Microsoft 
operating system. References to 
Microsoft products, the CD-RW 
optical drive, wireless optical 
mouse, special keyboard functions, 
application and system recovery, 
and some software programs are 
not applicable to this PC. 
Operating system configuration 
instructions for Linux are installed 
on this PC and on the recovery CD. 
Finding Support 
To access support, register on the 
MandrakeSoft Web site 
(http://www.mandrakesoft.com). 
1 Select Support. 
2 Select Register. 
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 Windows 
4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 
The registration number you 
use is on the Linux CD cover. 
After registering you have 30 
days of free e-mail support for 
your Linux operating system. 
Select Support and then 
E-Support to get an e-mail 
response. 
Linux operating system 
software updates are 
available for download on 
the MandrakeSoft Web site. 
Using System Recovery 
To restore your PC hard drive to its 
original factory condition, use this 
CD only when: 
■ 
The entire hard drive has been 
formatted. 
■ 
The hard drive has been 
replaced. 
Caution: This process deletes all 
information and data on the PC 
hard drive. Save your data to 
external storage before doing a 
system recovery. 
1 Insert the recovery CD into the 
CD-ROM drive. 
2 Turn off the PC.  
3 Turn on the PC.  
4 Press Enter after the 
Welcome window displays. 
5 When the CD tray opens, 
remove the CD. 
6 Turn off the PC.  
7 Turn on the PC. 
3 Select the register link for 
Compaq Presario.