HP Pavilion G4 1100 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Hard drive specifications
 750-GB* 640-GB* 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB*
Dimensions
Height 9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0
mm9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0
mm7.0 mm
Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm
Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g
Interface typeSATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
Transfer rate100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec
SecurityATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms
Average 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms...

Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
specifications
Applicable disc Read: Write:
  BD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-
DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM,
DVD+R, DVD+R-DL, DVD+RW, DVD-
R, DVD-R-DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
(Ver.2), CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1 and
mode 2), CDROM XA (mode 2, form 1
and form 2), Photo CD (single and
multiple sessions), CD Extra, CD-R,
CD-RW, and CD-TEXTDVD-RAM (Ver.2), DVD+R, DVD-R,
CDR, and CD-ROM
Access time BD DVD
Random < 230 ms < 180 ms
Cache buffer4.5 MB
Data transfer rate
2X...

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo
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, CD-
EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-
R, 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
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM
Access time CD DVD
Random < 175 ms < 230 ms
Cache buffer2.5 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM 3,600...

7 Backup and recovery
Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your
information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics:
●Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software feature)
●Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive)
●Backing up your information
●Recovering a program or driver
Restore
In the event of hard drive...

Creating restore media
HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that
you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason
you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or the flash drive after setting
up the computer for the first time.
NOTE:HP Recovery Manager allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs or one recovery
flash drive. Handle these discs or...

Performing a system restore
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.
Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery
partition (select models only) on the hard drive.
NOTE:A system restore needs to be performed if the computer hard drive has failed or if all
attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail.
A system restore should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. Note...

Restoring using the restore media
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external
optical drive, and then restart the computer.
– or –
Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.
NOTE:If the computer does not automatically restart in the Recovery Manager, the computer
boot order needs to be changed.
3.Press f9 at system bootup.
4.Select the optical drive or the...

Backing up and recovering your information
It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new
software and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis.
How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup is.
NOTE:A recovery from your most recent backup needs to be performed if the computer has a virus
attack or if any major system components fail. In order to correct computer issues, a recovery should
first...

Using Windows Backup and Restore
Guidelines:
●Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
●Allow enough time to complete the backup process. Depending on file sizes, it may take over an
hour.
To create a backup:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.
You may be...

Create a system restore point
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System Protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System Protection.
3.Click the System...