User's Manual

Note the following when backing up:
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Store personal files in the Documents library, and back it up regularly.
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Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.
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Save customized settings that appear in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot
of your settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
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When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend
on the type of external optical drive you are using.
NOTE: DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
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When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the external drive.
To create a backup using Backup and Restore:
NOTE: Be sure that the Slate is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
Slate.
1. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your backup, create a system image (select models
only), or create a system repair disc (select models only).
Performing a system recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the Slate provides the following tools to recover your files:
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Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your Slate and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD
to reboot the Slate and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to
Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 58.
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up:
1. Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap Maintenance, and then tap Backup and Restore.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your Slate (select models
only), or your files.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
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