HP x2 1011 G1 manual Backup and recovery, Creating recovery media and backups, Guidelines

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10 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 Shutting down the computer Setting power options Vii Viii Support Page Welcome Finding information User guides View Warranty InformationSupport User guides Resources Component Description Getting to know your computerTablet edge components Programs Communication and Chat HP WebcamUser guides, select Start Help and Support User GuidesComponent Display Keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Esc keySleep settings , and then select Power and sleep from RightUsing a USB device on Left Releasing the tablet from the keyboard Changing your tablet’s settingsChanging your tablets view Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lock Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightnessUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing the wireless button Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Using the Wireless Dock WiDockConnecting to a local area network LAN Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Using the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing keypads Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offAdjusting the volume Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers MultimediaWebcam Connecting headphones and microphonesChecking audio functions on the computer Video DisplayPort keyboard onlyConnecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Factory-sealed battery select models onlyDisplaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Conserving battery powerUsing external AC power Testing an AC adapterPage Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards keyboard only Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Removing a smart cardConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Security Computer risk Security featureProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsPassword Function Setting 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 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareUsing 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 About the boot device order Using MultiBootSynchronizing the tablet and keyboard Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi select models onlyEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Support Contacting supportLabels Input 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 workingWireless network connection is not working Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexLabels
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