Creating A Set Of Recovery Discs - HP Pavilion DM1-2060 Maintenance And Service Manual

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 a disc.
● Store personal files in the Documents library, and periodically back up this folder.
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Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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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 depend on the type of optical drive you
are using.
NOTE:
of recovery discs required.
● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into an optical drive.
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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:
1. Display the screen.
2. Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press
To copy the entire screen, press
3. Open a word-processing document, selcet Edit> Paste.
4. Save the document.

Creating a set of recovery discs

HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its original
factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up
the computer for the first time.
NOTE: This task will require an optional external or shared optical drive.
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only
one set of recovery discs.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
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You will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discs
are purchased separately. DVDs have a larger storage capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to
20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs are required.
NOTE:
(rewritable Blu-ray) discs—are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.
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The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
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Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.
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DVDs store more information than CDs, so using them for backup reduces the number
Double-layer discs and read-write discs—such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, and BD-RE
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