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...© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for any errors, bad sectors, and/or recovery of readable information. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 ...Please refer to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein....
...© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for any errors, bad sectors, and/or recovery of readable information. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 ...Please refer to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein....
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Updated to hard drive specifications and the addition of WSVGA display specifications ● Chapter 8 - New and updated spare parts and descriptions ● Chapter 4 - Updated to incorporate revisions to incorporate Windows 7 and the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje ● Chapter 3 - New and updated spare parts and descriptions ● Chapter 6 - Updated to incorporate Windows 7 backup and recovery procedures iii Revision history Revision A Publication date October 2009 Description ● Chapter 1 -
Updated to hard drive specifications and the addition of WSVGA display specifications ● Chapter 8 - New and updated spare parts and descriptions ● Chapter 4 - Updated to incorporate revisions to incorporate Windows 7 and the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje ● Chapter 3 - New and updated spare parts and descriptions ● Chapter 6 - Updated to incorporate Windows 7 backup and recovery procedures iii Revision history Revision A Publication date October 2009 Description ● Chapter 1 -
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... ...106 Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw 107 Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ...108 8 Backup and recovery Mobile Mi backup and recovery ...110 Backing up your information 110 When to back up 110 Restoring your information 110 Using System Restore 111 Using HP Mi Restore Image Creator 111 Restoring using a Windows computer 111 Restoring using a Linux computer 112...
... ...106 Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw 107 Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ...108 8 Backup and recovery Mobile Mi backup and recovery ...110 Backing up your information 110 When to back up 110 Restoring your information 110 Using System Restore 111 Using HP Mi Restore Image Creator 111 Restoring using a Windows computer 111 Restoring using a Linux computer 112...
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... 124 Using f11 ...125 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........ 125 Windows XP backup and recovery 126 Backing up your information 126 Performing a recovery ...127 Recovering your information 127 Recovering the operating system and programs 127 9 Connector pin assignments Audio-in (microphone) ...128 Audio-out (headphone) ...129 External monitor ......
... 124 Using f11 ...125 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........ 125 Windows XP backup and recovery 126 Backing up your information 126 Performing a recovery ...127 Recovering your information 127 Recovering the operating system and programs 127 9 Connector pin assignments Audio-in (microphone) ...128 Audio-out (headphone) ...129 External monitor ......
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8 Backup and recovery Select the section in this chapter that applies to the operating system installed on your computer. 109
8 Backup and recovery Select the section in this chapter that applies to the operating system installed on your computer. 109
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...device must be reinstalled using Update Manager. You can back up important personal files and folders to the Mini Mobile Drive (select models only), to an external hard drive, or to complete. ● If ... can use the System Restore utility to restore the original operating system and programs. ● HP Mi Restore Image Creator (USB flash drive): If you are unable to use System Restore, you...be backed up ) the device, and if you are unable to boot (start up . 110 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery You can also use the options listed in this section to back up your files. Note the...
...device must be reinstalled using Update Manager. You can back up important personal files and folders to the Mini Mobile Drive (select models only), to an external hard drive, or to complete. ● If ... can use the System Restore utility to restore the original operating system and programs. ● HP Mi Restore Image Creator (USB flash drive): If you are unable to use System Restore, you...be backed up ) the device, and if you are unable to boot (start up . 110 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery You can also use the options listed in this section to back up your files. Note the...
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... Restore is the recommended option to restore the system. Follow the on the device, follow these steps: 1. Mobile Mi backup and recovery 111 You will need the following before you are permanently removed. CAUTION: The restore process reformats and completely erases the hard drive on... the device, and if you begin this restore option, you have bootable capability. All the files you download the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility and Mini operating system onto another computer and then transfer the necessary files to use System Restore. Restoring using the System Restore...
... Restore is the recommended option to restore the system. Follow the on the device, follow these steps: 1. Mobile Mi backup and recovery 111 You will need the following before you are permanently removed. CAUTION: The restore process reformats and completely erases the hard drive on... the device, and if you begin this restore option, you have bootable capability. All the files you download the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility and Mini operating system onto another computer and then transfer the necessary files to use System Restore. Restoring using the System Restore...
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...the USB flash drive, and then press enter. 18. Select the Support & Drivers tab. 112 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery 6. Launch HP Mi Restore Image Creator from the HP Web site. You are then prompted to a computer running a Linux operating system and then restore your device, follow ...and write processes are permanently removed. 11. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com. 2. Select Download HP Mini recovery image. 13. Use the arrow keys to begin restoring the device. 19. NOTE: After the operating system and programs are ...
...the USB flash drive, and then press enter. 18. Select the Support & Drivers tab. 112 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery 6. Launch HP Mi Restore Image Creator from the HP Web site. You are then prompted to a computer running a Linux operating system and then restore your device, follow ...and write processes are permanently removed. 11. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com. 2. Select Download HP Mini recovery image. 13. Use the arrow keys to begin restoring the device. 19. NOTE: After the operating system and programs are ...
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... of your personal files. NOTE: The p/n is used with the factory image. 22. select HP Mi or Linux . 6. Select the target USB flash drive, and then select Start to download the latest Mini recovery image from the USB flash drive. (The image must be downloaded and saved to the Linux ...Image Creator utility from the Linux computer and delete the downloaded recovery image from the HP Web site. Select Download restore image/HP Mi Restore Image. 13. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your device. 21. Restore your Mini, and then select Go. Insert the USB flash drive ...
... of your personal files. NOTE: The p/n is used with the factory image. 22. select HP Mi or Linux . 6. Select the target USB flash drive, and then select Start to download the latest Mini recovery image from the USB flash drive. (The image must be downloaded and saved to the Linux ...Image Creator utility from the Linux computer and delete the downloaded recovery image from the HP Web site. Select Download restore image/HP Mi Restore Image. 13. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your device. 21. Restore your Mini, and then select Go. Insert the USB flash drive ...
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... BackOnTrack allows you to a USB flash drive as soon as possible after software setup. Note the following backup and recovery solutions: ● Roxio BackOnTrack ● HP Recovery Manager NOTE: For detailed information, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. Depending on your computer model...you should create the initial backup immediately after software setup. Windows 7 backup and recovery Use the instructions in the section if Windows 7 is installed on your hard drive data. Therefore, HP recommends that is an exact image of the hard drive The back up this...
... BackOnTrack allows you to a USB flash drive as soon as possible after software setup. Note the following backup and recovery solutions: ● Roxio BackOnTrack ● HP Recovery Manager NOTE: For detailed information, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support. Depending on your computer model...you should create the initial backup immediately after software setup. Windows 7 backup and recovery Use the instructions in the section if Windows 7 is installed on your hard drive data. Therefore, HP recommends that is an exact image of the hard drive The back up this...
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...to quickly restore your computer to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. 2. For optimum performance, the capacity of the computer screen. 8. Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility To download and extract Disaster Recovery, follow these steps: 1. Windows 7 backup and recovery 115 Open your Web browser, go to...Select Start>All Programs> Roxio. 2. Add a comment to a USB flash drive. The date and list of drives being backed up . 5. Disaster Recovery recovers data from the HP Web site in the description. 6. CAUTION: Before performing a disaster...
...to quickly restore your computer to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. 2. For optimum performance, the capacity of the computer screen. 8. Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility To download and extract Disaster Recovery, follow these steps: 1. Windows 7 backup and recovery 115 Open your Web browser, go to...Select Start>All Programs> Roxio. 2. Add a comment to a USB flash drive. The date and list of drives being backed up . 5. Disaster Recovery recovers data from the HP Web site in the description. 6. CAUTION: Before performing a disaster...
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..., navigate to the USB flash drive or external drive, and then double- After the file is displayed. 116 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Change the boot device order by restarting your computer from the list of the computer screen. 6. Browse to the BackOnTrack software Help. NOTE...process may take several minutes. 8. NOTE: For more information about the Instant Restore utility, refer to the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set, and then select Next. 7. Enter the SoftPaq number SP42226 in the bottom-right corner of storage locations. 6. Connect the external ...
..., navigate to the USB flash drive or external drive, and then double- After the file is displayed. 116 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Change the boot device order by restarting your computer from the list of the computer screen. 6. Browse to the BackOnTrack software Help. NOTE...process may take several minutes. 8. NOTE: For more information about the Instant Restore utility, refer to the external hard drive containing the Disaster Recovery Set, and then select Next. 7. Enter the SoftPaq number SP42226 in the bottom-right corner of storage locations. 6. Connect the external ...
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...or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your computer. Windows 7 backup and recovery 117 Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is not functioning To recover information when the operating system is not functioning, ...follow these steps: 1. When the computer logo (HP or Compaq) is displayed on -screen instructions. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow ...
...or changing Windows settings. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your computer. Windows 7 backup and recovery 117 Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is not functioning To recover information when the operating system is not functioning, ...follow these steps: 1. When the computer logo (HP or Compaq) is displayed on -screen instructions. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow ...
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...5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for safeguarding your information and restoring it in their associated programs. 118 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Restoring to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at the following when backing up: ● Create system ...restore points using HP Recovery Manager If your computer includes HP Recovery Manager, tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for which you add ...
...5. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for safeguarding your information and restoring it in their associated programs. 118 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery Restoring to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at the following when backing up: ● Create system ...restore points using HP Recovery Manager If your computer includes HP Recovery Manager, tools provided by the operating system and by HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for which you add ...
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.... 3. If you use CDs, up the computer for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, use depend on the type of recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be required, whereas only a few DVDs are using. Create these discs ...are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to continue the ...
.... 3. If you use CDs, up the computer for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, use depend on the type of recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be required, whereas only a few DVDs are using. Create these discs ...are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to continue the ...
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...Start button or f11. Use these built-in repair features, such as you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only the software that is displayed on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this procedure. If the computer does not ...have a partition. For more information on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these features, try them before using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) ...
...Start button or f11. Use these built-in repair features, such as you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only the software that is displayed on -screen instructions. Software not provided with this procedure. If the computer does not ...have a partition. For more information on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you have not already tried these features, try them before using the partition on the hard drive (select models only) ...
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Windows 7 backup and recovery 121 In the Recovery Manager window, select System Recovery. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to load. 2.
Windows 7 backup and recovery 121 In the Recovery Manager window, select System Recovery. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: It may take several minutes for Recovery Manager to load. 2.
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...use any of the following when backing up: ● Store personal files in the Documents folder, and back it into the optical drive of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before you should create your most current backup. The discs you want to... backup process. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can back up your information Recovery after a system failure is connected to AC power before inserting it up regularly. ● Back up to an optional external hard drive, a network ...
...use any of the following when backing up: ● Store personal files in the Documents folder, and back it into the optical drive of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before you should create your most current backup. The discs you want to... backup process. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc. The screen shot can back up your information Recovery after a system failure is connected to AC power before inserting it up regularly. ● Back up to an optional external hard drive, a network ...
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...Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Performing a recovery In case of your original hard drive image. You may be prompted for your ...files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
...Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Performing a recovery In case of your original hard drive image. You may be prompted for your ...files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Backup and Restore Center to Help and Support for tasks such as installing...
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... the hard drive. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for recovery. 1. Refer to improve the security of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your...information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: 1. If possible, check for your computer. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. Follow the on the...
... the hard drive. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for recovery. 1. Refer to improve the security of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. For additional information, refer to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your...information using Startup Repair, follow these steps: 1. If possible, check for your computer. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. Follow the on the...