Backing up your information
NOTE: 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.
With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can perform the following tasks:
●Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files
●Creating system recovery points that allow you to reverse undesireable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state
●Scheduling backups at specific intervals or events
When to back up
●On a regularly scheduled basis
NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
●Before the computer is repaired or restored
●Before you add or modify hardware or software
Backup 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
b. Copy the screen.
To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.
c. Open a
NOTE: Before you can perform Backup & Recovery procedures, the computer must be connected to external power.
NOTE: Drivers, utilities, and applications installed by HP can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup & Recovery Manager.
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