HP HB4 manual Using recovery cd-dvd creator, To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program

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Make recovery CDs or DVDs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program before you experience any problem.

The recovery discs set is a complete image of the original PC hard disk drive contents and is matched to your PC model number. The discs set contains the operating system, drivers, and application software that were originally installed on the PC at the factory.

You can use this program to make only one set of recovery CDs or DVDs for your PC. The recovery discs you create can be used only on your PC.

There are several advantages in using DVDs instead of CDs when creating your recovery discs set:

•With a faster data transfer rate, a set of DVD recovery discs will have your PC running much sooner than a CD set will.

•A set of DVDs will probably take you less time to create than a set of CDs.

•A DVD has more capacity than a CD, so there are fewer discs to record and store.

To use this program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive, DVD Writer drive, or other drive that can write to the CDs or DVDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP-compatible drive from your local PC or electronics store.

The number of CDs/DVDs in the recovery set depends on your PC model. The program tells you the number of blank discs needed to make the set. The process takes some time, including up to 15 minutes per disc to verify that the information written on the disc is correct.

You can quit the process at any time. The next time you run the program, it begins where you left off.

to run the recovery cd-dvd creator program:

1Close any open programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window.

2Click Start on the taskbar.

3Choose All Programs.

4Choose PC Help & Tools.

5Click HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The creator window appears.

6Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you make it.

Store the System Recovery discs in a safe place.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Working with sound, pictures, and video Using the internetGetting help Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Ac power safety warnings Safety informationPutting your pc together Setting up your pcSafety and comfort Pc back Computer safety warningSerial Connector Symbol DescriptionPc front Other ways to connect Connecting the modemUpgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connectionTurning on your pc for the first time Click Turn Off Registering your pcTurning off the pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby modeHibernation mode Click Turn Off Computer Automatic standby or hibernationHp products work better together Making recovery cds/dvdsInstalling software and hardware devices Beginning to use your software Learning the basicsIcon Opens Use it to Using the desktopUsing the start menu Click HP Instant Support Click Request Help Using hp organize softwareLearning to use your pc Choose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC HelpChoose All Programs Using the all programs menuOrganizing your all programs list Choose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Using the mouseUsing pc help & tools Panning AutoscrollingAbout your keyboard Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speedInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Alphanumeric keys Wireless keyboard setStandard keyboard features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttonsMusic Key Icon Feature DescriptionUser PhotoCD/DVD/MP3 Media control keysCustomizing the buttons Adjusting the monitorUsing a printer About the internet Using the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Searching the internet Restricting internet contentSending and receiving e-mail If using outlook expressReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail programSending e-mail messages with outlook express Instant support Getting helpHelp and support center Turning off messages Using updates from hpGetting messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Re-enabling messagesMicrosoft windows xp operating system Online guidesWeb sites about your pc Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakersConnecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volumeConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Configuring the multi-channel sound managerConfiguring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volumeWorking with digital images Using hp image zoneProjects in Help Tab or button DescriptionCard Slot Reader Using the 7-in-1 memory card readerAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Special note about the safely remove hardware utilityCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Slot memory card readerDrive What it does Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesYour drive options Card Insert Into 2-slot readerInserting and removing cds and dvds Handling cds/dvdsUsing the combo drive Playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox Using the diskette floppy drivePlaying cds and dvds Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd playerChoose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVD Click InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codesChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating burning cds with recordnowGetting started with recordnow Data Disc Exact Copy Erase Disc Creating a music cdCreating a data cd Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CDClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning data cds using windows xp programCreating burning music cds with windows media player Cables you may need Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer driveUsing a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Using your multi-storage bayDisconnecting the tv Docking a peripheral device Storing cds, dvds, or memoryPlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Taking care of your pc Protecting your pc from power surgesUsing virus protection programs Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive spaceDouble-clickDisk Management Local Uninstalling programsEmptying the recycle bin Viewing the amount of used and free disk spaceClick My Computer Cleaning up your hard disk driveRemoving desktop icons Click Control PanelTroubleshooting Devices Symptom Problem SolutionAudio Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it isManager button Click Performance and Maintenance, if it isCd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor End Task Hardware installationHard disk drive Hardware tab Click Start and choose Control PanelInternet access Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer MemoryMulti-storage bay State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for PowerMiscellaneous Battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creatorRecovery program Using the recovery tools cdSystem restore To create or to start the recovery tools cdTo start application recovery Application recoveryTo start system restore Choose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System ToolsStarting system recovery if the pc is responding System recoveryStarting system recovery using recovery discs Starting system recovery if the pc is not respondingSystem recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs CD/DVD IndexDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel