HP dm4-1160us, dm4-1162us manual Backup and Recovery, Creating recovery discs

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14 Backup and Recovery

Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that you create recovery discs 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.

Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:

●Creating a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

●Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files.

●Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state.

●Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.

●Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.

NOTE: Computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs have been included for computers that do not have a partition. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in the window.

Creating recovery discs

HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up the computer for the first time.

Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs.

NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for your computer from the HP Web site.

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Contents HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 Identifying the hardware FeaturesTop components TouchPadLights Component Description Power light White Power is onPanel System and Security Power Options Power button and fingerprint readerFn key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennasComponent Description Additional hardware components LabelsComponent Description Identifying wireless and network status icons Using wireless devicesNetworking Icon Name DescriptionUsing the wireless action key Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayedCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesConnecting an external mouse Using the action keysIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Using the media activity functionsMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing other multimedia software Connecting external audio devices Installing multimedia software from a discAudio Checking your audio functionsUsing the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the external monitor port VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe CD orPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive TroubleshootingDisc does not play Preventing playback disruptionsMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Using the battery meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansConnecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully charge the batteryFully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Switching between graphics modes select models onlyStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerDrives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceConnecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Adding or replacing memory modules Memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecurity Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPassword Function Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Disabling and enabling QuickWeb HP QuickWebStarting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuUpdating the Bios Software updatesDetermining the Bios version Updating programs and drivers Downloading a Bios updatePage Creating recovery discs Backup and RecoveryBacking up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM SIM SSD
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