HP 393685-002 manual System Recovery, Safeguarding Your Data

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System Recovery

The notebook system recovery process provides several ways to recover optimal system functionality. For best results, attempt to recover optimal notebook functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here.

Safeguarding Your Data

Software or devices added to the notebook can cause your system to become unstable. To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of the My Documents folder.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Index System RecoveryHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Accept the License Agreements Select Your Regional PreferencesName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Protect Your Notebook Next StepsProtect the Notebook from Viruses Protect Your System Files Setting a Restore PointProtect Your Privacy Restoring to a Restore PointProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Connect to the Internet Enable Communication HardwareUsing an ISP-Provided Icon Set Up Internet ServiceUser Guides Using the Internet Connection WizardGetting Started Lights Top ComponentsComponent Description Component Description Component Description TouchPad Select Models Only Pointing DevicesPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Fn key KeysFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components Safeguarding Your Data System RecoveryAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Restoring to a Restore Point Creating a System Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Discs Reinstalling Applications from the Hard DriveRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Select Start Run Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other SoftwareIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices