HP 311c-1070EF, 311c-1140EI manual Using the Instant Restore utility

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Chapter 6: Backup and recovery

Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility

To download and extract Disaster Recovery, follow these steps:

1.Connect a bootable USB flash drive to a USB port on your computer.

2.Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.

3.Select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter your product name or number, and then click Go.

✎ For more information, click How do I find my product name/number.

4.Click HP Mini 311, and then click Microsoft XP.

5.Select the SoftPaq for the Back on Track Disaster Recovery boot utility, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

6.When prompted, click Save, and then select the computer hard drive from the list of storage locations.

7.After the file is downloaded, navigate to the computer hard drive, and then double-click the SoftPaq file to format the USB flash drive and extract the Disaster Recovery files.

8.If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete.

Restoring your hard drive image

To restore your hard drive image using Disaster Recovery, follow these steps:

1.Connect the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set to your computer.

2.Connect a bootable USB flash drive containing the extracted Disaster Recovery utility to a USB port on your computer.

3.Change the boot device order by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f9.

4.Use the arrow keys to select the USB flash drive, and then press enter.

5.At the Roxio BackOnTrack Disaster Recovery screen, select Disaster Recovery, and then click Next.

6.Browse to the location of the Disaster Recovery Set, and then click Next.

7.Click Next to proceed with the recovery.

✎ This process may take several minutes.

8.After a message on the screen reports a successful recovery, click Finish.

Using the Instant Restore utility

You can restore your computer from Windows when the operating system is functioning. If the operating system is not functioning, you can also access the utility by restarting your computer.

✎For more information about the Instant Restore utility, refer to the BackOnTrack software Help.

 

 

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Contents Contents Appendix a Routine care Getting to know your computer What’s next?Locating the electronic manuals Connecting to the InternetProtecting your computer from viruses Finding more information Book Page 4 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Using HP QuickWeb Select models only Setting up HP QuickWeb for the first time Identifying the LaunchBar icons Starting Microsoft WindowsIdentifying the QuickWeb control buttons Following table shows and describes the notification icons Identifying the notification iconsGreen charged Yellow low Red critical low Using the Settings panelBrowsing photos Configuring the networkPlaying music Disabling and enabling HP QuickWeb Creating instant messages with ChatMaking Internet phone calls with Skype select models only Book Page 12 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Choosing the type of Internet access Connecting to the InternetUsing the Windows New Connection Wizard Choosing an ISPConnecting to an existing wireless network Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software select models only Purchase high-speed Internet service Setting up a new wireless networkConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Purchase and install a wireless routerConnecting to a wired network Book Page 18 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Identifying the Windows desktop shortcuts Using softwareInstalling software from the Internet Updating the software installed on the computerInstalling software from a CD or DVD select models only Identifying the software on the computerCreating burning a CD or DVD select models only Book Page 22 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Keeping your computer safe Using Windows Security CenterProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting your system filesUsing the computer safely Protecting the computer from power surgesCreating a copy of the hard drive Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using the Disaster Recovery utility Performing a recoveryDownloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility Using the Instant Restore utilityBook Page 28 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the displayAppendix a Routine care Traveling and shippingAppendix a Routine care Troubleshooting resources Appendix B Problem meets solutionQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but is not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingPrinter driver installation fails Wireless network connection is not workingClick OK, and then click OK again Operating environment Appendix C SpecificationsInput power Book Page 36 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1132 AM Index Index
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