Backup and recovery
8–2
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Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive.
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If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you
open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select
Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager
.
Recovery Manager opens.
2. Click
Advanced Options
.
✎
If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can
go to the next step.
3. Click
Recovery disc creation
, and then click
Next
.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up your information
When to back up
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On a regularly scheduled basis
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Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
Backup suggestions
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Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
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Create system restore points using the Window System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up this folder periodically.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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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, follow these steps:
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
.
