HP 2760p manual Performing a system recovery, Using the Windows recovery tools

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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 programs.

●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, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, 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 installed in your computer or the type of external optical drive you are using.

NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.

●When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.

To create a backup using Backup and Restore:

NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.

NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.

1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).

Performing a system recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:

●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.

●f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.

NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 50.

Using the Windows recovery tools

To recover information you previously backed up:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models only), or your files.

To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:

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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 Finding information WelcomeResources For information about Finding informationFinding information Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Top LightsHas reached a low battery level. When the battery Buttons Fn key KeysFront Panel System and Security Power OptionsRight Left HP Webcam DisplayRear Bottom HP QuickWeb Networking Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Protecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerUsing the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hotkeys Fn +f3 Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Rotating the display Using an optional external numeric keypadPage Setting auto panel rotation preferences Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickNavigating Turning the TouchPad off and onSelecting Using TouchPad gesturesIdentifying the pen components Using the digitizer penHolding the pen Using touch screen gestures Tapping or clickingStoring the pen Dragging FlickingRotating ScrollingPinching/Zooming Setting touch screen preferencesInserting or removing the battery MaintenanceRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page To add or replace the primary memory module Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Page Page Page To add or replace the secondary memory module Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery WindowsBacking up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsWindows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Contacting customer support Customer supportComponent LabelsSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Index Symbols/NumericsQuickWeb DVD
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