HP Compaq 6820s User Manual

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.
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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
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From the recovery partition
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HP Compaq 6820s Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100
RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Display Size	17 inches
Battery Life	Up to 3 hours
Processor Speed	2.0 GHz
Display	17-inch
Storage	160 GB
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti
Operating System	Windows Vista
Connectivity	USB 2.0, VGA
Chipset	Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Networking	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio	Integrated stereo speakers
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, VGA, microphone in, headphone out
Display Resolution	1440 x 900