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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

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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
- Rear23
- Bottom24
- Labels25
3 HP Quickweb (Select Models Only)26
- Getting Started26
- Starting HP Quickweb27
4 Networking28
- Using an Internet Service Provider28
- Creating a Wireless Connection29
- Using a WLAN30
  - Connecting to an Existing WLAN31
  - Setting up a New WLAN Network32
- Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices34
  - Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)34
- Connecting to a Wired Network34
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) (Select Models Only)34
5 Pointing Devices and Keyboard36
- Using Pointing Devices36
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences36
  - Using the Touchpad36
- Using the Keyboard42
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 Power60
  - Testing an AC Adapter61
8 External Cards and Devices62
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards (Select Models Only)62
  - Inserting a Digital Card62
  - Removing a Digital Card63
- Using a USB Device63
  - Connecting a USB Device64
  - Removing a USB Device64
- Using Optional External Devices65
  - Using Optional External Drives65
9 Drives66
- Handling Drives66
- Using Hard Drives67
  - Improving Hard Drive Performance67
    - Using Disk Cleanup67
    - Using Disk Defragmenter67
  - Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)68
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive70
  - Removing the Hard Drive70
  - Installing a Hard Drive72
- Using Optical Drives (Select Models Only)74
10 Memory Modules78
- Adding or Replacing Memory Modules78
11 Security82
- Protecting the Computer82
- Using Passwords82
  - Setting Passwords in Windows83
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)83
- Using Antivirus Software85
- Using Firewall Software85
- Installing Critical Security Updates86
- Installing an Optional Security Cable86
- Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)87
12 Backup and Recovery88
- Restoring the System89
- Creating Restore Media89
- Performing a System Recovery90
- Backing up and Recovering Your Information91
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore92
  - Using Windows System Restore Points93
13 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics94
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS)94
- Using System Diagnostics98
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support99
- Troubleshooting99
- Contacting Customer Support104
Appendix B Cleaning Your Computer105
- Cleaning the Display105
- Cleaning the Sides and Cover105
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard105
Appendix C Traveling with the Computer106
Appendix D Updating Programs and Drivers108
Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge109
Appendix F Specifications110
- Input Power110
  - DC Plug of External HP Power Supply110
- Operating Environment111
Appendix G Using Softpaq Download Manager112
Index114

Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion DV6-6C
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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