HP 4520S, 4720S manual Backup and recovery in Windows, Overview, Backing up your information

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Backup and recovery in Windows 7

Overview

To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.

The Backup and Restore Center provides the following options:

Creating a system repair disc (select models only)

Backing up individual files and folders

Backing up a system image (select models only)

Scheduling automatic backups (select models only)

Creating system restore points

Recovering individual files

Restoring the computer to a previous state

Recovering information using recovery tools

NOTE: For detailed instructions, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

NOTE: In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use.

Backing up your information

Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create system repair discs (select models only) and your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in case of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs.

You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.

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Contents HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC First Edition March Document Part Number Revision Publication date Description MSG revision historyIv MSG revision history Safety warning notice Vi Safety warning notice Table of contents Computer Setup 122 Specifications 132 Recycling 157 Battery Display Index 163 Processors Product descriptionProduct description Hard drives Category Description HP ProBook 4520s UMA 4720s DiscreteMemory Diskette drive Optical drivesAudio/visual ModemPorts External mediaCards Operating system Preinstalled with Microsoft Office PowerKeyboard Pointing devicesCategory Description HP ProBook 4520s UMA 4720s Discrete Web Support Restore mediaPage Component Description Top ComponentsTouchPad Lights Buttons, switches, and speakers select models only Fn key KeysFront components Left-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display Component Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Illustrated parts catalog Service tagFor use only with computers with 17.3-in displays Computer major componentsItem Description Illustrated parts catalog Thermal shield Power button boardSpeakers Top coverFan/heat sink assembly Description Bluetooth moduleBroadcom 4312G 802.11b/g WiFi adapters Broadcom 4322 AGN, 802.11a/b/g/n 593836-001 Intel Core processors Modem module BatteryMemory module Base enclosure750-GB, 5400-rpm 598699-001 640-GB, 5400-rpm 617667-001 Webcam module Display assembly componentsDescription Spare part number Display bezel LCD Cable Kit with webcam cable Plastics KitDescription Spare part number Display Hinge Kit Description Spare part number Base Cable Kit Cable KitsDisplay cable, HD+ 629030-001 Description Spare part number Misc LCD Cable KitDescription Spare part number Mass storage devicesItem Description Spare part number Miscellaneous partsDescription Spare part number Screw Kit, includes 598672-001 Spare part Description Number Sequential part number listingSequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog 598670-001 Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing 617667-001 640-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Sequential part number listing Tools required Preliminary replacement requirementsService considerations Cables and connectors Electrostatic discharge damage Grounding guidelinesPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesService tag Component replacement proceduresComputer feet Battery Switch cover and keyboard Page Page Page Memory module Optical drive Page Power button board Page Speakers Page Thermal shield Page Page Broadcom 4312 802.11b/g Wlan modules Intel Centrino Wireless-N1000 802.11 b/gWlan module Intel Wi-Fi Link 1000, 802.11b/g/n Wlan module Adapter Component replacement procedures Page Page Wwan module Page Heat sink and fan Page Page Page Page Description Spare part number Intel Core processors ProcessorIntel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processorPalm rest Description Spare part number Page Hard drive Page Display assembly on computers with 17.3-in displays Page Page Page Page Page Page Display assembly on computers with 15.6-in displays Description Spare part number Page Page Page Page Page Top cover Page Page Page Description Spare part number RTC battery RTC batteryPage Bluetooth module Modem module Page Audio board Page System board Page Page USB connector assembly Remove the thermal shield see Thermal shield on RJ-11 connector assembly Power connector assembly Page Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select To do this Computer Setup menusIgnore Changes and Exit Security menu System Configuration menu Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even Select Computer Setup Enable/disable the eSATA port select models only Computer specifications Display specifications 35.98 cm 21.0 cm39.1 cm Viewing angle @ CR10Hard drive specifications Access time DVD-ROM Drive specificationsApplicable disc Cache bufferTransfer mode DVD±RW Double-Layer Combo Drive specificationsApplicable disc Read WriteCD-DA, CD+EG, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA Applicable disc Read WriteBacking up your information Backup and recovery in WindowsOverview Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recoveryUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11Backup and recovery in Windows Vista Performing a recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Backup and recovery in Windows XP Recovering your information Page Audio-out headphone Pin SignalAudio-in microphone External monitor Hdmi RJ-11 modem Universal Serial Bus RJ-45 networkRequirements for all countries and regions Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsRecycling BatteryPage Page 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4720S, 4520S specifications

The HP ProBook 4720s is a well-engineered business laptop that combines performance, durability, and affordability, making it suitable for professionals and small business owners alike. Introduced as part of the HP ProBook series, this model stands out for its robust build quality and essential features tailored to meet the demands of various work environments.

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