Compaq 6820s - Notebook PC Getting Started

Performing a recovery
NOTE: You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends
that you use HP Backup & Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as
you set up your computer.
HP Backup & Recovery Manager helps you with the following tasks for safeguarding your
information and restoring it in case of a system failure:
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Recovering important files—This feature helps you reinstall important files without
performing a full system recovery.
Performing a full system recovery—With HP Backup & Recovery Manager, you can
recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP Backup
& Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from
recovery discs you create.
Performing a recovery from the recovery discs
To perform a recovery from the recovery discs, follow these steps:
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery from the hard drive
There are 2 ways to initiate a recovery from the hard drive:
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From within Windows
From the recovery partition
38 Appendix A Backup and recovery

Compaq 6820s - Notebook PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100
Battery Life	Up to 3 hours
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Networking	Ethernet
Ports	VGA, RJ-45, RJ-11
Storage	120 GB HDD
Display	15.4-inch