HP R4010US, R4000 Using System Restore, Setting a Restore Point, Restoring to a Restore Point

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Software Updates and Recovery

Using System Restore

The System Restore utility enables you to safeguard your system files and settings by using restore points, which are restorable, benchmark “snapshots” of your application, driver, and operating system files.

The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set additional restore points when you change your personal settings or add software or hardware.

Manually setting additional restore points provides additional protection for your system files and settings. It is recommended that you manually set restore points

■Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.

■Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.

Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files. For example, restoring your system software to an earlier time will not affect documents or e-mails that you saved after that time. All System Restore procedures are reversible.

Setting a Restore Point

To set a system restore point manually:

1.Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

2.Select Create a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring to a Restore Point

To restore the notebook to a restore point:

1.Make sure the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter.

2.Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.

3.Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Hardware and Software Guide Page Contents Power Keyboard Digital Memory Cards USB and 1394 Devices Security 15Notebook Care Keyboard and Mute Lights Component IDTop Components Power/Standby, Wireless and Memory Reader Lights TouchPad Power Controls Wireless and Volume Buttons Select Models OnlyKeys Fn keyFront Components Rear Components Right-Side Components PortsJacks and Vent External Card Features Left-Side ComponentsSecurity Cable Slot, Ports and Bays Bottom Components Bays and VentsExpansion Memory Module Compartment Wireless Antennae Power and Modem Hardware Additional Hardware ComponentsOptical Discs Labels Support My Compaq ComputerPower Power Control and Light LocationsPower Power Sources Selecting a Power SourceUsing External or Battery Power Standby and Hibernation StandbyHibernation Power Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When You Leave Your WorkWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain Default Power Settings When Using Drive MediaTask Procedure Results Turning the Notebook or Display On or OffTask Procedure Result Initiating or Restoring from HibernationInitiating or Resuming from Standby Windows XP Home Select Start Turn Off Computer Stand By.†Accessing the Power Options Window Power OptionsUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Displaying the Power Meter Icon Select the check box for Always show icon on the taskbarSetting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Inserting a Battery Pack Battery PacksInserting or Removing a Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Charging a New Battery PackCharging an In-Use Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationManaging Low-Battery Conditions Power MeterDisplaying Charge Information on the Screen Interpreting Charge Information DisplaysIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Low-Battery ConditionResolving Low-Battery Conditions When External Power Is AvailableCalibrating a Battery Pack When to CalibrateHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackClear the Enable hibernation check box Recharging the Battery Pack Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tabConserving Battery Power Conserving Power as You WorkStoring a Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation SettingsDisposing of a Used Battery Pack TouchPad Using the TouchPadKeyboard Keyboard Setting Mouse Properties To access the TouchPad Properties windowHotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceUsing Hotkey Procedures Using Hotkey CommandsOpening the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Help and SupportOpening the Print Window fn+f2 Opening Internet Explorer fn+f3Switching Displays fn+f4 Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts Initiating Standby fn+f5Initiating QuickLock fn+f6 » Select Start Control Panel User Accounts User Accounts Increasing Screen Brightness fn+f8 Using the Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Decreasing Screen Brightness fn+f7 Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards Displaying System Information fn+escQuick Launch Buttons Software Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons IconDisplaying Hotkey Information Setting Windows Desktop Icon Display Preferences Keypads Select Arrange Icons ByUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling and Disabling Using an External Numeric Keypad Switching Key FunctionsMultimedia Audio FeaturesUsing the Audio-In Microphone Jack Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack Adjusting the Volume Using the Volume ButtonsUsing the Windows Volume Icon Video FeaturesUsing the S-Video-Jack Multimedia Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television Connecting a Monitor or ProjectorConnecting a Television Connecting the AudioChanging the Color Television Format Displaying and Switching the Video ImageChanging the Video Display Software Setup Multimedia SoftwareFinding Included Multimedia Applications Selecting Multimedia ApplicationsUsing Windows MovieMaker Using Default ApplicationsUsing Windows Media Player Using Apple iTunes Using Sonic RecordNowUsing InterVideo WinDVD Player Using InterVideo WinDVD CreatorInstalling Multimedia Applications Installing Preloaded ApplicationsInstalling Applications from a Disc Select Start RunObserving the Copyright Warning Using Multimedia ApplicationsAccessing Help for Multimedia Applications Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Using Media Activity Hotkeys Setting AutoPlay Preferences Protecting PlaybackChanging DVD Region Settings Select Properties Changing DVD Settings in the Operating SystemSelect Start Control Panel Performance Maintenance System Changing DVD Settings in a Multimedia Application Select Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD PlayerDrives Drive CareIDE Drive Light Primary Hard DriveOptical Drive Inserting an Optical DiscRemoving an Optical Disc With Power Removing an Optical Disc Without Power Displaying Optical Disc Contents Avoiding Standby or HibernationWhat Is a PC Card? PC Cards and ExpressCardsInserting a PC Card PC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing a PC Card What Is an ExpressCard? Selecting an ExpressCardConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardPC Cards and ExpressCards Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard What Is a Digital Memory Card? Digital Memory CardsUsing the Memory Reader Light Insertion Removal What Is a Memory Module? Memory ModulesPrimary Memory Module Slot Expansion Memory Module SlotSelecting a Memory Module Removing or Inserting a Memory ModuleMemory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Memory Modules Select Start Help and Support Center My Compaq Computer Video Memory SettingsHibernation File Memory Modules What Is USB? USB and 1394 DevicesUSB Device Connection What Is 1394? Device ConnectionModem Cable Modem and NetworkingInternal Modem Modem and Networking Using the Modem Cable Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Viewing the Current Country Selection Adding New Locations When TravelingModem Country Selection 10-6 Hardware and Software Guide Solving Travel Connection Problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing Select OK OKSet the modem to ignore dial tones Preinstalled Communication Software Select Start All Programs Accessories CommunicationsNetwork Network CableUsing the Network Cable Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless Local Area Network Select Models Only Setting Up a Wlan in Your Home Using a Wlan Connection Start Help and SupportUsing Wireless Security Features Installing Wireless Software OptionalIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Select Start My ComputerAccessing Wlan Software Documentation Bluetooth Select Models Only 11-10 Hardware and Software Guide Device Power States 11-12 Hardware and Software Guide Turning On the Devices ThenTurning Off and Disabling the Devices Security Features SecurityTo Protect Against Use This Security Feature Security Preferences Setup Utility QuickLock12-4 Hardware and Software Guide Passwords Compaq and Windows PasswordsFor information about Compaq and Windows Password Guidelines Choosing Your PasswordsCoordinating Your Passwords Compaq Administrator Passwords Setting Compaq Administrator Passwords Setting Power-On Passwords Power-On PasswordsEntering Compaq Administrator Passwords Entering Power-On Passwords DriveLock Setting DriveLock Passwords Entering DriveLock Passwords Changing DriveLock Passwords Removing DriveLock Protection Device Security Select Security Device Security, and then press enterAntivirus Software All Programs Norton AntiVirusCritical Security Updates for Windows XP » Use the update link at Start Help and SupportFirewall Software Optional Security Cable Setup Utility What Is the Setup Utility?Open the Setup Utility Setup Utility Language Navigation and Item Selection System InformationDefault Settings Advanced Features Close the Setup Utility Software Updates Recovery Software UpdatesAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM InformationHardware and Software Guide 14-3 Internet Software Downloading System ROMDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Accessories Windows ExplorerAll Programs Accessories Windows Explorer Downloading SoftwareSystem Recovery Safeguarding Your Data Before You BeginRestoring to a Restore Point Using System RestoreSetting a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveReinstalling Applications from a Recovery Disc Repairing the Operating System Shut Down Turn OffBack Up Data Reinstalling the Operating SystemSelect Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup 14-16 Hardware and Software Guide Reinstall the Operating System Reinstall Drivers » Select Start Help and Support Reinstall Additional SoftwareUpdate Reinstalled Software Temperature 15-2 Hardware and Software Guide Keyboard Display External MouseHardware and Software Guide 15-5 15-6 Hardware and Software Guide Travel and Shipping TravelShipping Review Modem Country Selection in , Modem and NetworkingSpecifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Expansion Port 2 Input/Output Signals Feature SupportIndex See also software applications key, WindowsBios information, displaying fn+esc Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc Critical Security Updates See also memory memory modules See also drives hard drive bay See also buttons display switch Index-8 Num lock key Index-10 Primary memory module slot See also memory memory ROM Speakers Service Tag External Setup utility Internal 1-7,4-2 Index-14 VCR

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