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B 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 integrated 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. The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Top components Identifying hardwareComponents TouchPadTouchPad buttons DescriptionLights Component DescriptionButton Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side componentsBottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless controls Using the wireless keyUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another networkConnecting the adapter Identifying the adapter componentsTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Using the action keys Icon DescriptionUsing the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power devices Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Selecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelIdentifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequenceReplacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Using Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility System Configuration menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility Main menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information When to create restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points Create a system restore pointRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USBWlan Hdmi
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