HP HB4 manual Creating recovery cds/dvds

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A hard drive is a disk inside the computer that stores the operating system, programs, and data.

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creating recovery cds/dvds

1You can recover (bring back) the operating system and programs that were included on your hard drive just as they were when you bought the computer.

2You recover the operating system and programs directly from your hard drive, where a copy was placed for your convenience.

We call this part of your hard drive the “recovery partition.” The recovery partition takes up some space on your hard drive.

3You can copy the information of this recovery partition onto CDs or DVDs.

4Then, if you would like to make extra space available on your hard drive, you can delete the recovery partition using a special software tool.

5Do not delete your hard drive partition unless you have made recovery CDs or DVDs.

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The recovery discs can be used only with the specified PC model. The discs are licensed for use only with your PC. The recovery CDs/DVD can install the operating system and software on your PC hard disk drive if the software becomes corrupted or is accidentally erased.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Getting help Using the internetWorking with sound, pictures, and video Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Ac power safety warningsSetting up your pc Putting your pc togetherSafety and comfort Computer safety warning Pc backConnector Symbol Description SerialPc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connectSetting up the ethernet connection Upgrading your 56k modemTurning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pcClick Turn Off Hibernation mode Standby modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Automatic standby or hibernation Click Turn Off ComputerInstalling software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvdsHp products work better together Learning the basics Beginning to use your softwareUsing the start menu Using the desktopIcon Opens Use it to Choose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Using hp organize softwareLearning to use your pc Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpOrganizing your all programs list Using the all programs menuChoose All Programs Using pc help & tools Using the mouseChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Autoscrolling PanningChanging mouse pointer speed Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Standard keyboard features Wireless keyboard setAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Special keyboard buttons Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Icon Name DescriptionPhoto Key Icon Feature DescriptionUser MusicMedia control keys CD/DVD/MP3Adjusting the monitor Customizing the buttonsUsing a printer Using the internet About the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Restricting internet content Searching the internetIf using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailSending e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Help and support center Getting helpInstant support Getting messages Using updates from hpTurning off messages Re-enabling messages Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Upgrading and servicing the pcWeb sites about your pc Online guidesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Using speakers Working with sound, pictures, and videoAdjusting speaker volume Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pcConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Using a microphone Adjusting microphone volume Using the microphone with multi-channel audioUsing hp image zone Working with digital imagesTab or button Description Projects in HelpSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Card Slot ReaderSlot memory card reader Card Insert Into 4-slot readerCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Drive What it doesHandling cds/dvds Inserting and removing cds and dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing cds and dvds Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerDvd terms Using country/region codes Click InterVideo WinDVD PlayerGetting started with recordnow Creating burning cds with recordnowChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Creating a music cdCreating a data cd Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscCreating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning data cds using windows xp programClick Copy to CD or Device Using a tv as a monitor Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disconnecting the tv Using your multi-storage bayDisabling the tv option Storing cds, dvds, or memory Docking a peripheral devicePlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Using virus protection programs Protecting your pc from power surgesTaking care of your pc Increasing available hard disk drive space Unavailable hard disk drive spaceViewing the amount of used and free disk space Uninstalling programsEmptying the recycle bin Double-clickDisk Management LocalClick Control Panel Cleaning up your hard disk driveRemoving desktop icons Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is Symptom Problem SolutionAudio DevicesCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hard disk drive Hardware installationEnd Task Click Start and choose Control Panel Hardware tabInternet access Keyboard and mouse Multi-storage bay MemoryClick Turn Off Computer Power State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forBattery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for MiscellaneousUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds Using recovery cd-dvd creator To run the recovery cd-dvd creator programTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Using the recovery tools cdSystem restore Recovery programChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools Application recoveryTo start system restore To start application recoverySystem recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Index CD/DVDDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel