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Page 111 C Backup and recovery
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as the most current backup. HP recommends creating
recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, continue to
back up the system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup.
Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you
with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:...

Page 112 Creating recovery discs
HP recommends creating recovery discs so that the system can be restored to its original factory state
if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up the computer
for the first time.
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software creates only one set of
recovery discs.
NOTE:If the computer does not include an internal optical drive, use an optional external optical drive
(purchased separately) to create...

Page 113 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...

Page 114 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 your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, see Help and Support.
Using system restore...

Page 115 4.Click System Restore.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE:Recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using HP Recovery
Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the computer.
Recovery Manager software repairs or restores the system if you experience system failure or instability.
Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models
only) on the hard drive....

Page 116 To restore the system from the partition:
1.Access Recovery Manager by either:
●Selecting Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
– or –
●Turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing the esc key when the Press the ESC
key for Startup Menu screen appears. Then, press the f11 key when the Press for
recovery screen appears.
2.Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
106 Appendix C Backup and recovery

Page 117 Index
A
AC adapter
connecting 41
identifying 11
action keys
adjusting volume 25
audio CD, DVD, or BD
controls 25
decrease screen
brightness 25
Help and Support 25
increase screen brightness 25
muting speaker sound 25
switching screen image 25
using 25
volume 31
wireless 26
administrator password
creating 79
entering 80
managing 79
airport security devices 52
antennas 10
antivirus software 81
applications key, Windows 6
audio devices, connecting
external 34
audio features 34
audio functions, checking 34...

Page 118 critical battery level 46
critical updates, software 82
D
device drivers
HP drivers 92
Windows drivers 92
Diagnostics menu 97
digital card
defined 71
inserting 71
removing 72
stopping 72
digital dual array microphones,
identifying 30
Disk Cleanup software 61
Disk Defragmenter software 61
disk performance 61
diskette drive 60
display image, switching 25
displaying system information 94
drive media 38
drives
boot order 96
caring for 52
diskette 60
external 60
hard 60, 62, 63, 65, 66
optical 60
See also...

Page 119 service tag 12
SIM 12
wireless certification 12
WLAN 12
LAN Power Saving 96
language support 96
latch, battery release 9
lights
caps lock 4
mute 4
power 4
TouchPad 4
volume mute 4
webcam 9
wireless 4
local area network (LAN)
cable required 20
connecting cable 20
low battery level 46
M
Main menu 96
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 61
Disk Defragmenter 61
managing a power-on
password 80
managing an administrator
password 79
media activity keys 31
media controls, keys 25
memory module
inserting 75
removing 74...

Page 120 screen image, switching 25
scrolling TouchPad gesture 22
secondary hard drive self test 97
secondary hard drive,
replacing 65
security
features 77
passwords 78
security cable 82
security cable slot, identifying 7
Security menu 96
security, wireless 16
selecting in Setup Utility 94
serial number, computer 12
service tag 12
setup of WLAN 16
Setup Utility, passwords set in 79
shutdown 51
shutting down 51
SIM label 12
Sleep
exiting 38
initiating 38
slots, security cable 7
software
antivirus 81
critical...

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