HP Tablet User Manual

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes:
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Creating recovery media and backups
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Restoring and recovering your system
Creating recovery media and backups
1. After you successfully set up the tablet, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup
of the HP Recovery partition on the tablet. The backup can be used to reinstall the original
operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.
HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options:
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System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were
installed at the factory.
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Factory Reset—Restores the tablet to its original factory state by deleting all information
from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system
and the software that was installed at the factory.
See
Creating HP Recovery media on page 46.
2. Use the Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal
information. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type
help, and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you
successfully set up the tablet. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the
hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the
software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP
Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace
the hard drive.
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Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and
keep them in a safe place.
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HP Recovery Manager examines the tablet and determines the required storage capacity for the
blank USB flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.
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If your tablet does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you
would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased
separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for your tablet from
support. If you create your own recovery discs, you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R,
DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD
±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not compatible with
HP Recovery Manager software.See the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with
the tablet. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to
http://www.hp.com/
support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you use an
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HP Tablet Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Tablet
Category	Tablet
Language	English

Summary

Starting right

Visit the HP Apps Store

Accessing and downloading applications from the HP Apps Store.

Best practices

Recommended steps for optimizing tablet usage and setup.

More HP resources

Locating additional product details and support information.

Getting to know your tablet

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating information about installed hardware and software on the tablet.

Right edge

Identifying and understanding components on the tablet's right edge.

Left edge

Identifying and understanding components on the tablet's left edge.

Display

Identifying and understanding display components like speakers and webcam.

Top edge

Identifying and understanding components on the tablet's top edge.

Bottom edge

Identifying and understanding components on the tablet's bottom edge.

Labels

Understanding various labels on the tablet for identification and regulatory information.

Changing your tablet's settings

Adjusting tablet view, autorotate lock, and screen brightness.

Using the keyboard base

Keyboard base components

Identifying keys, docking connector, and other keyboard base parts.

Lights

Understanding the function of keyboard base indicator lights.

Connecting the tablet to the keyboard base

Instructions for attaching and detaching the tablet to its keyboard base.

Folding the keyboard base into a stand

How to fold the keyboard base to use it as a stand.

Connecting to a network

Connecting to a wireless network

Establishing wireless connections using WLAN and Bluetooth.

Sharing data and drives and accessing software

Exchanging data and software when connected to a network.

Using a WLAN

Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).

Protecting your WLAN

Enabling security features to protect wireless networks from unauthorized access.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

Connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Enjoying entertainment features

Multimedia features

Overview of entertainment features like webcam, audio, and video.

Using the webcam

Using the tablet's webcam for photos and video calls.

Using audio

Playing music, recording audio, and connecting audio devices.

Using video

Watching streaming video and connecting to external display devices.

Setting up HDMI audio

Configuring audio output for HDMI connected devices.

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)

Connecting to wireless displays using Miracast technology.

Navigating the screen

Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures

Performing actions using touch gestures on the TouchPad and screen.

Using the keyboard base and mouse

Navigating using the keyboard base, mouse, action keys, and shortcut keys.

Using the digitizer pen (select models only)

Using the digitizer pen for writing and input.

Using the on-screen keyboard

Inputting text using the on-screen virtual keyboard.

Managing power

Initiating Sleep and Hibernation

Understanding and using tablet power-saving states.

Setting password protection on wakeup

Configuring password prompts after Sleep or Hibernation.

Using the power meter and power settings

Monitoring battery charge and managing power settings.

Running on battery power

Operating the tablet using battery power and conserving charge.

Running on external AC power

Connecting and operating the tablet using AC power.

Troubleshooting power problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to power and the AC adapter.

Shutting down (turning off) the tablet

Procedures for safely shutting down the tablet.

Maintaining your tablet

Improving performance

Enhancing tablet performance through maintenance tasks like Disk Cleanup.

Updating programs and drivers

Updating software and drivers for optimal performance and security.

Cleaning your tablet

Safe methods and products for cleaning the tablet components.

Traveling with or shipping your tablet

Tips for safely transporting or shipping the tablet.

Securing your tablet and information

Using passwords

Setting and managing passwords for user and system access.

Using Internet security software

Utilizing antivirus and firewall software for online protection.

Installing software updates

Keeping system and application software up-to-date for security.

Securing your wireless network

Implementing security features for wireless network connections.

Backing up your software applications and information

Protecting data by creating regular backups.

Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

Accessing the system's BIOS settings.

Updating the BIOS

Procedures for updating the Basic Input/Output System firmware.

Determining the BIOS version

Checking the current BIOS version installed on the tablet.

Downloading a BIOS update

Obtaining and preparing BIOS update files for installation.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Running diagnostic tests to check hardware functionality.

Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Creating recovery media and backups

Creating backup and recovery media for system restoration.

Restore and recovery

Options and methods for restoring the system from backups or factory settings.

What you need to know

Important considerations before performing system recovery.

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)

Performing system recovery using the dedicated recovery partition.

Using HP Recovery media to recover

Restoring the system using created recovery media.

Changing the tablet boot order

Modifying the boot sequence to load from recovery media.

Specifications

Input power

Details on the tablet's power requirements and ratings.

Operating environment

Specifications for temperature, humidity, and altitude for operation.

Electrostatic Discharge