HP Pavilion dv3-2300 - Entertainment Notebook PC, Maintenance And Service Manual

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8–6 Maintenance and Service Guide
Backup and recovery
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Click Start , click All Programs , click Recovery Manager , and then click Recovery Disc Creation .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a
reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:
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At regularly scheduled times
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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
Note the following when backing up:
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Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.
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Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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Save the customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the settings. The
screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste the image 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, click Edit , and then click Paste .
d. Save the document.
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You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
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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 you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your
computer.
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DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs
required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive of the computer.
Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:
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Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
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The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.
1. Click Start, click All Programs , click Maintenance , and then click Backup and Restore .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup.
Backing up your information