HP Pro x2 612 G1 manual Backup and recovery, Creating recovery media and backups, Guidelines

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11 Backup and recovery

Your computer includes HP and Windows tools to help you safeguard your information and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working state, all with simple steps. This section provides information about the following processes:

●Creating recovery media and backups

●Restoring and recovering your system

Creating recovery media and backups

Recovery after a system failure is only as good as your most recent backup.

1.After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a Windows 7 operating system DVD and a Driver Recovery DVD. The Windows DVD can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. The Driver Recovery DVD installs specific drivers and applications. See Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator on page 60.

2.Use Windows Backup and Recovery tools to perform the following:

●Back up individual files and folders

●Back up your entire hard drive (select models only)

●Create system repair discs (select models only) with the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive

●Create system restore points

NOTE: This guide describes an overview of backing up, restoring, and recovering options. For more details about the tools provided, see Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

NOTE: HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use, in case of system instability.

In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer. See Backing up your information on page 61.

Guidelines

●When creating recovery media or backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive you are using.

●Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the recovery media creation process or the backup process.

Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator

HP Recovery Disc Creator is a software program that offers an alternative way to create recovery media. After you successfully set up the computer, you can create recovery media using HP Recovery Disc Creator. This recovery media allows you to reinstall your original operating system as

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Finding information User guides View Warranty InformationSupport User guides Resources Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerComponents Description Tablet edge components Component Description DisplayCommunication and Chat HP WebCam Power keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Help and Support User GuidesLeft side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets viewUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Turning wireless devices on or offUsing the wireless button Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsSetting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANSetting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyHolding the pen Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Storing the penUsing the keyboard Identifying the hot keys Hot key combination DescriptionUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsHot key combination Using the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadConnecting headphones and microphones Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume MultimediaVideo WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer VGA Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport DisplayPortPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settingsInitiating and exiting Hibernation Factory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery informationMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Security Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Using SoftPaq Download ManagerUpdating programs and drivers Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Backup and recoveryCreating recovery media and backups GuidelinesCreating recovery media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools select models only Using Windows 7 operating system mediaSelect Repair your computer Starting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Support Contacting supportLabels ComponentInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM
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