Backing up your information | HP 2 Base Model guide

Backing up your information

Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair discs by using an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) and your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. The system repair discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the Slate and repair the operating system in case of system instability or failure. Your initial and subsequent backups allow you to restore your data and settings if a failure occurs.

You can back up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs.

Note the following when backing up:

●Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.

●Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.

●Save customized settings that appear 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.

●When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend on the type of external optical drive you are using.

NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.

●When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive. To create a backup using Backup and Restore:

NOTE: Be sure that the Slate is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.

NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the Slate.

1.Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).

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HP 2 Base Model manual Backing up your information

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Viii Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Limited Warranty Resources Getting to know your Slate Using the touch screenChanging the view Landscape view Portrait view Tapping Adjusting the screen brightnessFlicking Dragging Scrolling Rotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard options Using the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Updating the software installed on the Slate Identifying the software on the Slate Knowing the parts Top edgeBottom edge Component Description Right edge Then tap Power OptionsTap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Wlan Left edge Opening the label tray Display Rear Using an Internet service provider ISP Networking select models only Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsTurning wireless devices on or off Icon Name Description Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Audio Checking audio functions on the Slate Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound Using HP Slate Camera CamerasHP Slate Camera IconDescription Multimedia Power management Shutting down the Slate Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Protecting the Slate from power surges Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterDrives External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock select models only Keeping your Slate safe Slate risk Security featureSecuring your Slate and information Setting Windows passwords Using passwordsPassword Function Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Bios Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling software updates Managing Internet privacy Securing your wireless network Installing Windows security updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computer Maintenance Cleaning your SlateCleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models only Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain Bios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain menu Security menu System Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Bios Index Passwords Wlan