HP 8770w manual Backup and recovery

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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 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Security Power OptionsGetting to know your computer Esc key KeysFront Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental NoticesLeft Rear Communication and Chat HP Webcam DisplayBottom Bottom Networking Connecting to a wireless network Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Fn +f4 Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Page Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Removing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorReplacing the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Replacing or upgrading the hard driveRemoving the primary hard drive Removing the secondary hard drive Installing the primary hard drive Page Installing the secondary hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Using the DreamColor display select models onlyCleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Creating recovery media Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorBacking up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyContacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Index Symbols/NumericsSIM Zooming TouchPad gesture Index