HP C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA, C2L36UA#ABA manual Backing up, restoring, and recovering

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11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your information and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all with simple steps.

This chapter provides information about the following processes:

●Creating recovery media and backups

●Restoring and recovering your system

NOTE: This guide describes an overview of backing up, restoring and recovering options. For more details about the tools provided, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the integrated numeric keypad Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Hibernation on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel KeysNum lock key Bottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Hardware and Sound , and then select BeatsAudio Control Panel Connecting a microphone Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Page Turning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadTapping Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysShortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Managing power Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyInitiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Removing a user-replaceable batteryConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using HP SimplePass select models onlySetting up Windows logon Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing HP and third-party software updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering See Creating HP Recovery media on Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionSpecifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks