Compaq nc6320 Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Software Update, Backup and Recovery User Guide - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 2
set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: January 2007 Document Part Number - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
computer information 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Installing a BIOS update ...4 Downloading and installing other software 5 2 Backup Safeguarding your data ...6 Backing up the system ...7 Backing up specific files or folders 7 Backing up the entire hard drive 8 Backing up modifications - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 4
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and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software and Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. ENWW Updating the software 1 - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in English only.) You can also access software updates by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). The disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. In the Windows Explorer window: a. Double-click your hard drive - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 9
filename.exe). The installation begins. 7. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the download package from your hard drive. ENWW Downloading software updates from the HP Web site 5 - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 10
drivers, utilities, and applications can be copied to a CD or to a DVD using HP Backup and Recovery Manager. NOTE Formatted DVD±RW discs and DVD±RW double-layer discs are not compatible with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. NOTE The computer must be connected to external power before you perform - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
HP system recovery points. ● Schedule backups. Backing up specific files or folders You can back up specific files or folders to the recovery partition on the hard drive, to an optional external hard drive techniques. 7. Click Next. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Backing up the system 7 - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 12
are saving the full factory image, including the Windows operating system, software applications, and all personal files and folders. NOTE A copy of the entire hard drive image can be stored on another hard drive, on a network drive, or on recovery discs that you create. NOTE This process may take - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
at system start or when you dock to an optional docking station (select models only), by clicking one of the available options. Click Next to further define the settings. A summary of your system recovery point settings is displayed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ENWW Backing up the system - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
copy on the recovery partition, on another drive, or on external recovery discs. NOTE Before using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, try repairing the system by running Windows System Restore. For more information, select Start > Help and Support, and then search for "System Restore." HP Backup and - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 15
and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system failure or instability. CAUTION After you create the recovery discs, you can increase the amount of available space on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. However, doing this is not recommended - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 16
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: ● From within Windows. ● From the recovery partition. Initiating a recovery in Windows To initiate a recovery in Windows: 1. Back up all personal - Compaq nc6320 | Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 17
D data, safeguarding 6 H hard drive backup 8 hard drive recovery 12 R recovery discs creating 11 using 12 recovery partition 10, 11, 12 recovery points 7, 9 recovery, system 10 S scheduling backups 9 SoftPaq 2 software BIOS update 3 downloading/installing other software 5 HP Web site 2 safeguarding
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