HP 520 - Notebook PC User manual

Backup and Recovery
User Guide

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Second Edition: June 2007
First Edition: March 2007
Document Part Number: 441308-002

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Creating recovery discs
2 Backing up your information
When to back up .................................................................................................................................. 3
Backup suggestions ............................................................................................................................. 4
Backing up specific files or folders ....................................................................................................... 5
Backing up the entire hard drive ........................................................................................................... 6
Creating recovery points ...................................................................................................................... 7
Scheduling backups ............................................................................................................................. 8
3 Performing a recovery
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs .................................................................................. 10
Performing a recovery from the hard drive ......................................................................................... 11
Initiating a recovery in Windows ........................................................................................ 12
Initiating a recovery from the hard drive recovery partition ................................................ 13
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Creating recovery discs
After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory
image. 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 instability or failure.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
●You will need high-quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R media (purchased separately).
NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW and DVD±RW discs, are not compatible with Backup
& Recovery Manager.
●The computer must be connected to AC power during the process.
●Only one set of the recovery discs can be created per computer.
●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
●If necessary, you can cancel the disc creation before you have finished creating the recovery discs.
The next time you select Create a set of recovery discs (Recommended), you will be prompted
to continue the disc creation.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start >All Programs >HP Backup & Recovery >Backup & Recovery Manager.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Create a set of recovery discs (Recommended), and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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2 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
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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
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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 word-processing document:
a. Display the screen.
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 word-processing document, and then select Edit >Paste.
NOTE: Before you can perform backup and 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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