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well as select drivers and applications if the hard drive becomes corrupted. HP Recovery Disc Creator can create two kinds of recovery DVDs:

●Windows 7 operating system DVD—Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications.

●Driver Recovery DVD—Installs specific drivers and applications only, in the same way that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications.

Creating recovery media

NOTE: The Windows 7 operating system DVD can be created only once. Thereafter, the option to create that media will not be available after you create a Windows DVD.

To create the Windows DVD:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.

2.Select Windows disk.

3.From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.

4.Click the Create button to start the burning process.

After the Windows 7 operating system DVD has been created, create the Driver Recovery DVD:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Recovery Disc Creator.

2.Select Driver disk.

3.From the drop-down menu, select the drive for burning the recovery media.

4.Click the Create button to start the burning process.

Backing up your information

You should create system repair media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. You should also create Windows system repair media (select models only) which can be used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in case of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs.

You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.

Note the following when backing up:

●Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.

●Back up templates that are stored in their associated directories.

●Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.

●When backing up to discs, number each disc after removing it from the drive.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Shutting down the computer Setting power options Vii Viii Support Page Welcome Support User guides User guides View Warranty InformationFinding information Resources Programs Communication and Chat HP Webcam Getting to know your computerTablet edge components Component DescriptionGuides User guides, select Start Help and Support UserComponent Display Top KeyboardTouchPad Lights Esc key KeysRight Sleep settings , and then select Power and sleep fromUsing a USB device on Left Changing your tablets view Changing your tablet’s settingsReleasing the tablet from the keyboard Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightness Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lockUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Configuring a wireless router 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