HP DV4 manual Backing up your information

Maintenance and Service Guide

When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.

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To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.

3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

4. Save the document.

■ Back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.

■ When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. The discs used will depend on the type of optical drive installed in the computer.

✎ DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.

Backup and recovery

Backing up your information

As you add new software and data files, back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:

■At regularly scheduled times

✎ Set reminders to back up your information periodically.

■Before the computer is repaired or restored

■Before you add or modify hardware or software

When backing up:

■Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.

■Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder 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 is a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.

To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document:

1.Display the screen.

2.Copy the screen:

To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.

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