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6 Backup and recovery

To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only)with the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore the contents of your computer.

Windows Backup and Restore provides the following options:

●Creating a system repair disc (select models only) by using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive

●Backing up your information

●Creating 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.

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

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutFinding information Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Top Lights Security Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyGetting to know your computer Keys Esc keyFront Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices RightLeft SdxcLeft Rear Display Communication and Chat HP WebcamTo use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP Bottom BottomGetting to know your computer Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hot keys Keyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the pointing stick select models only Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryPage Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Installing a hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveRemoving the hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Creating recovery mediaBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computerSupport Contacting supportLabels ComponentSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Symbols/Numerics IndexLabels Wlan