HP 435816-001 manual Back up suggestions

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Backup and recovery

Back up suggestions

Create a set of recovery discs using HP Backup & Recovery Manager.

Create system recovery points using HP Backup & Recovery Manager, and periodically copy them to disc.

Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically.

Back up templates stored in their associated programs.

Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings.

The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your preferences.

To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document:

1.Display the screen.

2.Copy the screen.

To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.

3.Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

Before you can perform backup and recovery procedures, the computer must be connected to external power.

Drivers, utilities, and applications installed by HP can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup & Recovery Manager.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next steps Index First-time setup Identifying required hardwareComponent Setting up the computer Refer to Appendix B, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommendedQuick tour Top components Front components Left-side components Right-side components ComponentComponentRear components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Protecting the computer from viruses Next stepsProtecting the computer Protecting your privacy Protecting the computer from power surgesProtecting your system files Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Locating and installing software Installing additional hardware and softwareIdentifying and installing hardware Updating the software installed on the computer Select Start All Programs Software SetupFinding the user guides Turning off the computer correctlyNext steps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wlan connection is not workingHelp and Support Contacting technical support Connect to the Internet from your home Choosing an ISPUsing the New Connection Wizard Choosing the type of Internet connectionConnect to the Internet from your home Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsWhen to back up Backing up your informationBack up suggestions Backing up specific files or folders Backing up the entire hard driveCreating recovery points Scheduling backups Performing a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsPerforming a recovery from the hard drive Initiating a recovery in WindowsSpecifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Regulatory, Safety and Envi­ ronmental Notices Index-4