HP 435816-001 manual Performing a recovery from the recovery discs

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Backup and recovery

Performing a recovery

You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer.

HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:

Recovering important files—This feature helps you reinstall important files without performing a full system recovery.

Performing a full system recovery—With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup & Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.

Performing a recovery from the recovery discs

To perform a recovery from the recovery discs, follow these steps:

1.Back up all personal files.

2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Next steps Protecting the computerProtecting the computer from viruses Protecting the computer from power surges Protecting your system filesProtecting your privacy Using the computer safely Next steps Connecting to a computer network Installing additional hardware and software Identifying and installing hardwareLocating and installing software 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