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12 Backup and recovery

Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your

information and restore it if ever needed.

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software

feature)

●

Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive)

● Backing up your information

● Recovering a program or driver

Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents5
1 Introduction11
- Important First Steps11
- Finding Information12
2 Getting to Know Your Computer14
- Top14
- Front19
- Right Side20
- Left Side21
- Display22
- Bottom23
- Labels24
3 HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)25
- Getting Started25
- Starting HP Quickweb26
4 Networking27
- Using an Internet Service Provider28
- Creating a Wireless Connection29
- Using a WLAN31
  - Connecting to an Existing WLAN31
  - Setting up a New WLAN Network32
- Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)34
  - Inserting a SIM34
  - Removing a SIM35
- Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)35
  - Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)35
- Connecting to a Wired Network36
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)36
5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard37
- Using Pointing Devices37
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences37
  - Using the Touchpad37
- Using the Keyboard43
  - Using the Action Keys43
  - Using the Hotkeys44
6 Multimedia and Other Features45
- Using the Media Activity Controls45
- Audio45
  - Adjusting the Volume46
  - Checking Audio Functions on the Computer46
- Using Beats Audio (Select Models Only)47
- Webcam (Select Models Only)47
- Video48
- Using Cyberlink Powerdvd (Select Models Only)50
7 Power Management51
- Inserting or Removing the Battery51
  - Inserting the Battery51
  - Removing the Battery52
- Shutting down the Computer53
- Setting Power Options53
- Using HP Power Manager (Select Models Only)56
- Using Battery Power57
- Using External AC Power61
  - Testing an AC Adapter62
8 External Cards and Devices63
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)63
  - Inserting a Digital Card63
  - Removing a Digital Card64
- Using a USB Device64
  - Connecting a USB Device65
  - Removing a USB Device65
- Using Optional External Devices66
  - Using Optional External Drives66
9 Drives67
- Handling Drives67
- Using Hard Drives68
  - Improving Hard Drive Performance68
    - Using Disk Cleanup68
    - Using Disk Defragmenter68
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)69
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive70
  - Removing the Hard Drive70
  - Installing a Hard Drive72
10 Memory Modules74
- Replacing the Memory Module74
11 Security77
- Protecting the Computer77
- Using Passwords78
  - Setting Passwords in Windows78
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)79
- Using Antivirus Software81
- Using Firewall Software81
- Installing Critical Security Updates82
- Installing an Optional Security Cable Lock82
12 Backup and Recovery83
- Restoring the System84
- Creating Restore Media84
- Performing a System Recovery85
- Backing up and Recovering Your Information87
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore88
  - Using Windows System Restore Points88
13 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics90
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)90
- Using System Diagnostics95
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support96
- Troubleshooting96
- Contacting Customer Support98
Appendix B Cleaning Your Computer99
- Cleaning the Display99
- Cleaning the Sides and Cover99
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard99
Appendix C Traveling with the Computer100
Appendix D Updating Programs and Drivers102
Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge103
Appendix F Specifications104
- Input Power104
  - DC Plug of External HP Power Supply104
- Operating Environment105
Index106

Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion DM1-4050
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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