HP 13z-a000 x360 manual Backing up, restoring, and recovering, Creating recovery media and backups

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10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

This chapter provides information about the following processes:

●Creating recovery media and backups

●Restoring and recovering your system

Creating recovery media and backups

1.After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.

HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options:

●System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory.

●Minimized Image Recovery—Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.

●Factory Reset—Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.

See Creating HP Recovery media on page 59.

2.Use the Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.

Creating HP Recovery media

HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive.

●Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in a safe place.

●HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.

●To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or instead you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive.

●If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Using Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keys Input power Operating environment Fun things to do Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store Best practicesPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Locating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Display modes Tablet modeMode TouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Connecting headphones and microphones Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting speakersTesting your audio features Using videoConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Finger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating Finger clickEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupFinding battery information Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC powerResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Improving performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Maintaining your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverPage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling critical security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDiagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using the HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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