HP 2760p manual Backup and recovery, Windows, Backing up your information

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7 Backup and recovery

Windows 7

●Backing up your information

●Performing a system recovery

To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.

Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:

●Creating a system repair disc (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive

●Backing up your information

●Creating a system image (select models only)

●Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)

●Creating system restore points

●Recovering individual files

●Restoring the computer to a previous state

●Recovering information using recovery tools

NOTE: For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

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

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 for more information.

Backing up your information

Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair discs (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, and your initial backup immediately after software 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. The system repair discs (select models only) are 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.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Welcome Finding informationFinding information Resources For information aboutFinding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights TopHas reached a low battery level. When the battery Buttons Keys Fn keyPanel System and Security Power Options FrontRight Left Display HP WebcamRear Bottom HP QuickWeb Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingSetting up a new Wlan network Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WlanIdentifying the hotkeys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Fn +f3Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Rotating the displayPage Using pointing devices Setting auto panel rotation preferencesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickTurning the TouchPad off and on NavigatingUsing TouchPad gestures SelectingUsing the digitizer pen Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Storing the pen Using touch screen gesturesTapping or clicking Flicking DraggingScrolling RotatingSetting touch screen preferences Pinching/ZoomingMaintenance Inserting or removing the batteryReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules To add or replace the primary memory modulePage Page Page Page Page To add or replace the secondary memory module Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Backing up your information Backup and recoveryWindows Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyWindows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Customer support Contacting customer supportLabels ComponentOperating environment SpecificationsInput power Symbols/Numerics IndexQuickWeb DVD
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