HP ProBook 5320m Getting Started - Windows XP - Page 10

What's Next? Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this document, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. The Safety & Comfort Guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Backing up and recovering To protect your information, use the Windows® Backup utility to back up files and folders or create recovery points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore your computer. ✎ The Windows Backup utility is available only on computers with the Windows XP Professional operating system. If your computer has Windows XP Home, you can back up your personal files to a USB external hard drive (purchased separately). Windows XP Professional provides the following advanced backup and recovery options: ■ Backing up individual files and folders ■ Backing up all files and folders ■ Scheduling automatic backups ■ Creating recovery points ■ Recovering information ✎ For instructions on these procedures, go to Help and Support. Backing up Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. In Windows XP Professional, use the Windows Backup utility to create a backup. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Backup. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. In Windows XP Home, copy data files to a USB external hard drive (purchased separately). 6 Getting Started