Swann 410769-001 manual Create recovery discs recommended

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First-time setup

Step 5: Create recovery discs (recommended)

After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recovery discs of your full factory image using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software program to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

Refer to Appendix C, “Backup and recovery,” for detailed instructions.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index Identify required hardware First-time setupComponent Refer to Appendix C, Backup and recovery, for instructions Set up the computerInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power First-time setup Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommended Install additional hardware and software Identify and install hardwareNext steps Computer includes software that may be Locate and install softwareProtect the computer Protect the computer from virusesProtect your system files Protect your privacy Protect the computer from power surgesUse the computer safely Next steps Connect to a computer network Locate the user guides Update your softwareTurn off the computer correctly Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Quick troubleshootingComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Home wireless network connection is not working Help and Support Center Prepare to contact Customer Care Customer CareContact Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Getting Started Top components Keys Pointing devices Rear components Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Choose an ISP Connect to the Internet from your homeUse the New Connection Wizard Choose the type of Internet connection Backup and recovery Safeguard your dataBack up the system Back up specific files or folders Back up the entire system Click Next to back up your entire hard drive Back up modifications made to the systemClick Expert Mode Click Schedule Backups Schedule backupsRecover the system Create recovery discs recommended Click Factory image recovery discs, and then click Next Performing a recovery from the recovery discs Perform a recoveryBackup and recovery Operating environment SpecificationsRated input power Index Windows applications A-3 Windows logo A-3 Index-3 Regulatory, Safety, and Envi ronmental Notices Index-5