When To Back Up; Backup Suggestions; Backing Up Individual Files Or Folders - HP 8530p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Maintenance And Service Manual

When to back up

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On a regularly scheduled basis
NOTE:
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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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Connect the computer to external power before performing backup and recovery procedures.
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Create system recovery points.
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Store personal files in the My Documents folder and back up these folders periodically.
● Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
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Save customized settings that appear 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:
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Backing up individual files or folders

You can back up individual files or folders to an optional external hard drive or to a network drive.
NOTE: This process will take several minutes, depending on the file size and the speed of the
computer.
To back up individual files or folders:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
The Backup or Restore Wizard page opens.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Backup files and settings, and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
Display the screen you want to save.
Copy the screen image:
To copy only the active window, press
To copy the entire screen, press
Open a word-processing document, click Edit > Paste.
The screen image is added to the document.
Save the document.
alt+fn+prt sc.
fn+prt sc.