HP DV3 manual Backing up your information, When to back up

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Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:

You will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discs are purchased separately. DVDs and BDs have a much higher capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required.

NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.

The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.

Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.

Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive.

If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process.

To create a set of recovery discs:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens.

2.Click Advanced Options.

NOTE: If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.

3.Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Backing up your information

When to back up

On a regularly scheduled basis

NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.

Before the computer is repaired or restored

Before you add or modify hardware or software

Backup suggestions

Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.

Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.

Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically.

Back up templates stored in their associated programs.

Save customized settings 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.

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Contents HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC First Edition December Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Setup Utility Power cord set requirements 102 Product description Category DescriptionCamera WirelessOptical drives MicrophoneServiceability End-user replaceable parts Power requirementsOperating system Preinstalled DockingDisplay components External component identificationTop components Component DescriptionPanel System and Maintenance Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyKeys Fn key Lights TouchPad Hardware and Sound MouseFront components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Illustrated parts catalog Serial number locationComputer major components Description Spare part numberKeyboard Power connectorRTC battery TouchPad on/off button boardWlan module BatteryBluetooth module Memory moduleDisplay assembly components Display assembly componentsDisplay enclosure Display hinge coversDisplay Screw Kit not illustrated Plastics Kit Item Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 506953-001Mass storage devices PFC HP Smart Adapter Power cordMiscellaneous parts Screw KitSequential part number listing Spare part Description NumberSequential part number listing Service considerations Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Tools requiredCables and connectors Typical electrostatic voltage levels Grounding guidelinesEvent 10% 40% 55% Packaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelUnknown user password Component replacement procedures Serial numberComputer feet Battery Wlan module Page Optical drive Memory module Page Hard drive Page Keyboard and switch cover Page Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page 506241-001 Top coverCable Page Fingerprint reader board System board Page Speakers Description Spare part number Speakers 506955-001Bluetooth module Page RTC battery Fan/heat sink assembly Page Processor Page Starting the Setup Utility Setup UtilityChanging the language of the Setup Utility Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in the Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Exiting the Setup UtilitySetup Utility menus Security menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Computer specifications SpecificationsMetric Inch, WXGA, BrightView display specifications Hard drive specifications 500-GB 400-GB 320-GB 250-GB 160-GBApplicable disc Read Access timeTransfer mode WriteHardware DMA System function System DMA specificationsSystem memory map specifications Size Memory address System functionSystem interrupt specifications Hardware IRQ System functionSystem I/O address specifications Address hex System function shipping configurationVGA Phillips PM2.0×2.0 broadhead screw Screw listingColor Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black Phillips PM2.0×3.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter SilverPhillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Phillips PM2.0×8.0 captive screw Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Page Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw Page Where used Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screwPhillips PM2.5×7.0 screw Page Recovering system information Backup and recoveryCreating recovery discs When to back up Backing up your informationUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsPerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsPage Audio-in microphone Connector pin assignmentsPin Signal Audio-out headphoneRed analog RJ-11 modem RJ-45 networkUniversal Serial Bus Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries or regionsRequirements for specific countries or regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberRecycling BatteryDisplay Page Page Page Page Page Symbols/Numerics IndexPage Hdmi System DMA