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Performing recovery using the restore dvd, Backing up your information – HP 655 Notebook-PC User Manual

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To create the restore image:

1.

Select Computer > More Applications.

2.

Click Tools, and then click Create Restore USB.

3.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Performing recovery using the restore DVD

1.

If possible, back up all personal files.

2.

Shut down the computer.

3.

Be sure the restore DVD or USB device is connected to the computer.

4.

Restart the computer.

5.

Using the arrow keys, select Recovery, and then press

enter

.

6.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer with the primary operating system, and

you did not create a system recovery disc, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
Operating System
DVD to reinstall the operating system. For additional information, refer to the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet.

Backing up your information

You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can
manually back up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs. Back up
your system at the following times:

At regularly scheduled times

Before the computer is repaired or restored

Before you add or modify hardware or software

To back up your home directory files using Backup Manager Settings:

1.

Select Computer > More Applications > Tools > Backup Manager Settings, and then click
Backup my home directory.

2.

Click the Storage Destination Location menu and select a location to back up your
information.

3.

Click the Schedule menu and select a time schedule to perform backups at a regularly
scheduled time.

To immediately back up your information, select the Backup Now check box.

NOTE:

Before you back up your information, be sure you have designated a location to save

the backup files.

4.

Click Save and Backup to start the backup and to save the backup settings.

To restore backup files:

1.

Select Computer > More Applications > Backup Manager Restore.

2.

Click the Backup Source menu and select the location of the backup files.

3.

Click the Restore Destination menu and select the destination to restore the files.

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