HP DV5-2077CL manual Performing a system recovery

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Guidelines:

●Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. DVDs and BDs have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required.

NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.

●The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.

●Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.

●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.

●If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process.

To create a set of recovery discs:

1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Performing a system recovery

Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive.

Note the following when performing a system recovery:

●You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the computer.

●Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.

●Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.

Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)

On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by clicking Start or pressing the f11 key. This type of recovery restores the computer to its factory condition without using recovery discs.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Input power Operating environment Viii Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Component DescriptionButtons Front KeysRight-side Left-side Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference GuideDisplay MediaSmart WebcamBottom Starting HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebEnabling HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarIdentifying the QuickWeb control icons Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb system tray icons Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarConfiguring the network Starting Microsoft WindowsTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Using the action keysKeyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Using keypadsSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and offUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Routine care Backup and recovery Recovery discsPerforming a system recovery Recovering using the recovery discs Using Windows Backup and RestoreBacking up your information Using system restore points When to create restore pointsCustomer support Contacting customer supportLabels Service tag Specifications Input powerOperating environment Index JacksHdmi USB
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