HP 430239-001 manual Create recovery discs highly recommended

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Backup and recovery

Create recovery discs (highly recommended)

After setting up the computer for the first time, you can create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image, using Recovery Media Creator in the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.

ÄCAUTION: After you create the recovery discs, you can increase the amount of space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. However, doing this is not recommended. If you delete this partition, you will lose any information that is on the partition.

✎Only one set of recovery discs can be created for this computer. Before creating recovery discs:

■Obtain high quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media.

✎Formatted DVD±RW and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

■Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.

■If necessary, you can cancel Recovery Media Creator before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Media Creator, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process where you left off.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Troubleshooting Index Identify required hardware First-time setupComponent Refer to Appendix C, Backup and recovery, for instructions Set up the computerInsert 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 Next steps Install additional hardware and softwareIdentify and install hardware Computer includes software that may be Locate and install softwareProtect your system files Protect the computerProtect the computer from viruses Protect your privacy Protect the computer from power surgesUse the computer safely Next steps Connect to a computer network Locate the user guides Update your softwareTurn off the computer correctly Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Quick troubleshootingComputer 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 Customer Care Help and SupportContact Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Prepare to contact Customer CareGetting Started Top components Keys Pointing devices Wireless antennae select models only Rear components Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Choose an ISP Connect to the Internet from your homeUse the New Connection Wizard Choose the type of Internet connection Safeguard your data Backup and recoveryBack up specific files or folders Back up the systemBack 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 Performing a recovery from the recovery discs Perform a recoveryInitiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition Operating environment SpecificationsRated input power Index Index Keys Embedded numeric keypad A-3 Regulatory, Safety Environmental Notices Index-5