B Backup And Recovery; Safeguarding Your Data; Backing Up The System - HP 500 Getting Started Manual

HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides several ways to back
up the system and to recover optimal system functionality.
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HP installed drivers, utilities, and applications can be copied
to a CD or to a DVD using the HP Backup and Recovery
Manager.
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Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs
are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
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The computer must be connected to external power before you
perform backup and recovery procedures.

Safeguarding your data

To safeguard your documents, store personal files in the My
Documents folder and periodically create a backup copy of the
folder.

Backing up the system

HP Backup and Recovery Manager can perform the following
tasks:
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Back up specific files and folders
■
Back up the entire hard drive
Getting Started
Backup and recovery
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