Performing a recovery, Recovering your information – HPP Enterprises 2740P User Manual

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Note the following when backing up:

Store personal files in the My Documents folder, and back it up periodically.

Back up templates stored in their associated programs.

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:

a.

Display the screen you want to save.

b.

Copy the screen image:

To copy only the active window, press

alt+fn+prt sc

.

To copy the entire screen, press

fn+prt sc

.

c.

Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

The screen image is added to the document.

d.

Save the document.

To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility (select models only), follow these steps:

NOTE:

Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.

NOTE:

The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the

computer.

1.

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

2.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Performing a recovery

In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:

Windows recovery tools (select models only): You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover
information you have previously backed up.

Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the
discs to recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory.

Recovering your information

To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:

1.

If possible, back up all personal files.

2.

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

The Backup or Restore Wizard opens.

3.

Click Restore files and settings, and then click Next.

4.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

ENWW

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