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2.As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore point is a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as registry settings. Windows creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). You can also manually create a system restore point at any time. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

3.As you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your personal information. Windows File History can be set to regularly and automatically back up files from libraries, Desktop, contacts, and favorites. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you can restore the files that you backed up using File History. Restoring files is also useful if you ever choose to reset the computer by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager.

NOTE: File History is not enabled by default, so you must turn it on.

For more information and steps for enabling Windows File History, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

Creating HP Recovery media

HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of a hard drive.

Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in a safe place.

HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.

To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. Do not use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or instead you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive.

If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from 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. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device, such as a USB hub.

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Contents Compaq Presario CQ58 First Edition November Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Power cord set requirements Viii Product description Category Description Memory WirelessHard drive Optical driveCategory Description Power requirementsExternal media cards PortsOperating system Preinstalled ServiceabilityCategory Description Security External component identification Finding your hardware and software informationDisplay Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam Component DescriptionControl Panel System and Security Power Options ButtonComponent Fn key KeysLights TouchPad FrontComponent Description Speakers Produce sound Left side Off power to the display and other Right side Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Description Function Service tagComponent Spare part number Computer major componentsOptical drive connector cable includes bracket Power button board includes cableBattery Power connector cable includes bracketRTC battery Wlan moduleComponent Spare part number Cover Kit, includes 686272-001 Component Spare part number Display bezel Display assembly subcomponents15.6-in, LED, SVA, HD, BrightView display panel Display Hinge Kit , includesDisplay enclosure Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includes Mass storage devicesScrew Kit Miscellaneous partsSpare part number Description Sequential part number listingReplacement thermal material Sequential part number listing Preliminary replacement requirements Removal and replacement proceduresService considerations Tools requiredCables and connectors Electrostatic discharge damage Grounding guidelinesPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesService tag Component replacement proceduresComputer feet Description Spare part number BatteryMemory module Wlan module Page For use in country/region Spare part number KeyboardPage Page Page Optical drive Page Hard drive Page Page Description Spare part number RTC battery 686274-001 RTC batteryTop cover Page Page Power button board 686271-001 TouchPad button boardPage Page Optical drive connector cable Page Speakers Page USB board Page System board Page Page Fan/heat sink assembly Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable Page Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Computer specifications Specifications15.6-in, SVA, display panel display specifications Hard drive specifications Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringSee Creating HP Recovery media on Creating HP Recovery mediaRestore and recovery Help and Support Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Remove everything and reinstall WindowsWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionRequirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsRecycling Index Hdmi TouchPad button