HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Backing up your information
As you add new software and data files, back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably
current backup.
Back up your system at the following times:
●At regularly scheduled times
NOTE:Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
●Before the computer is repaired or restored
●Before adding or modifying hardware or software
When backing up:
●Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy
them to disc.
●Store...

Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:
NOTE:Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before starting the backup process.
NOTE:The backup process might take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.
You might be prompted for...

Restore to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning
optimally:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Click System Restore.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE:You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using HP
Recovery Manager to create a set of...

To restore the system from the partition:
1.Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
●Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
– or –
●Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press f11 (HP Recovery).
2.Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
114 Appendix C   Backup and recovery 

Index
A
AC adapter
connecting 47
identifying 14
action keys
adjusting volume 30
audio CD, DVD, or BD
controls 30
decrease screen
brightness 29
Help and Support 29
increase screen brightness 29
muting speaker sound 30
switching screen image 29
using 29
volume 35
wireless 30
administrator password
creating 85
entering 85
managing 85
airport security devices 57
antennas 13
antivirus software 87
Applications key, Windows 8
audio devices, connecting
external 39
audio features 39
audio functions, checking 39...

cord, power 14
corporate WLAN connection 21
critical battery level 51
critical updates, software 88
D
device drivers
HP drivers 98
Windows drivers 99
Diagnostics menu 105
digital card
defined 76
inserting 76
removing 77
stopping 77
digital dual array microphones,
identifying 34
Disk Cleanup software 66
Disk Defragmenter software 66
disk performance 66
diskette drive 65
display image, switching 29
displaying system
information 102
drive light 67
drive media 43
drives
boot order 104
caring for 57
diskette...

L
labels
Bluetooth 15
HP Mobile Broadband
Module 15
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 15
regulatory 15
service tag 15
wireless certification 15
WLAN 15
LAN Power Saving 104
language support 104
latch, battery release 11
light, drive 67
lights
caps lock 6
mute 6
power 6
TouchPad 6
volume mute 6
webcam 12
wireless 6
local area network (LAN)
cable required 23
connecting cable 23
low battery level 51
M
Main menu 103
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 66
Disk Defragmenter 66
managing a power-on
password 86
managing...

security
features 82
passwords 83
security cable 88
security cable slot, identifying 9
Security menu 104
security, wireless 20
selecting in Setup Utility 102
serial number, computer 15
service tag 15
setup of WLAN 19
Setup Utility, passwords set in 84
shutdown 55
shutting down 55
Sleep
exiting 43
initiating 43
slots
security cable 9
software
antivirus 87
critical updates 88
Disk Cleanup 66
Disk Defragmenter 66
firewall 87
installing 37
multimedia 37
Windows Media Player 37
Wireless Assistant 18...