HP EliteBook 8770w Manual

Applicable disc Read: Write:
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/sec
16X CD-RW 2,400 KB/sec
8X DVD+R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW 5,400 KB/sec
8X DVD-R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW 5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9) 2,700 KB/sec
5X DVD-RAM 6,750 KB/sec
1X BD-ROM 4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-R read 4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-RE read 4,500 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications
Applicable disc Read: Write:
  CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD mIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE
CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo cD,...

Applicable disc Read: Write:
5X DVD-RAM 6,750 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode
DVD-ROM Drive specifications
Applicable disc Read: Write:
  CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD mIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE
CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo cD,
Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo cD,
CDEXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW),
CDR, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5,
DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-
RAMCD-R and CD-RW
Access time CD DVD
Random < 110 ms < 130 ms
Cache buffer2 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM...

7 Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders,
back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only)
with the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create
system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents
of your computer.
Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:...

Creating recovery media
NOTE:The Windows DVD can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create that media will
not be available.
1.Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.
2.Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD.
3.From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.
4.Click the Burn button to start the burning process.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. Immediately after...

Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
●f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system...

To recover the original hard drive image using f11:
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, the f11 restore option will not function.
You must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system
DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows...

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go to
http:// www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For contact information, see the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and...

CAUTION:Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All files
you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When
reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers,
software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition and the Windows partition.
From the Start screen,...

Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)
To order a Windows 8 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country
or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For
contact information, see the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:Using a Windows 8 operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and
reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any...

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT:Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
system at the factory.
NOTE:During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and...