HP 430239-001 manual Back up the system, Back up specific files or folders

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Backup and recovery

Back up the system

Using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, you can

■Back up specific files and folders.

■Back up the entire hard drive.

■Back up modifications since your last backup, using HP system recovery points.

■Schedule backups.

Back up specific files or folders

You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive, or to discs.

✎This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the computer.

To back up specific files or folders:

1.Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup & Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

The HP Backup and Recovery Manager opens.

2.Click Next.

3.Click Back up to protect system settings and important data files, and then click Next.

4.Click Back up individual files and folders, and then click Next.

The Backup Wizard opens.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index First-time setup Identify required hardwareComponent Set up the computer Refer to Appendix C, Backup and recovery, for instructionsInsert the battery Connect the computer to external power First-time setup Turn on the computer First-time setup Set up the software Create recovery discs recommended Install additional hardware and software Identify and install hardwareNext steps Locate and install software Computer includes software that may beProtect the computer Protect the computer from virusesProtect your system files Protect the computer from power surges Protect your privacyUse the computer safely Next steps Connect to a computer network Update your software Locate the user guidesTurn off the computer correctly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesQuick troubleshooting Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally Computer is turned on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Home wireless network connection is not working Help and Support Customer CarePrepare to contact Customer Care Contact Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneGetting Started Top components Keys Pointing devices Wireless antennae select models only Front components Rear componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Connect to the Internet from your home Choose an ISPUse the New Connection Wizard Choose the type of Internet connection Backup and recovery Safeguard your dataBack up the system Back up specific files or foldersBack up the entire hard drive Back up modifications made to the system Schedule backups Recover the system Create recovery discs highly recommended To create a set of recovery discs Perform a recovery Performing a recovery from the recovery discsInitiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition Specifications Operating environmentRated input power Index Index Keys Embedded numeric keypad A-3 Regulatory, Safety Environmental Notices Index-5