HP 15-d038dx User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 83

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If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery

media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager

on page

73

.

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If you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager

offers the Remove Recovery Partition option.

For more information, see

Removing the HP Recovery partition

on page

74

.

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by

using the HP Recovery media that you created or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models

only). If you have not already created recovery media, see

Creating HP Recovery media

on page

71

.

Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:

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System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for

the programs that were installed at the factory.

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Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)—Reinstalls the operating system and all

hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.

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Factory Reset—Restores the computer 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.

The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image

Recovery.

What you need to know

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HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not

provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's

website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.

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Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer

issues.

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HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. If you have not already

created recovery media, see


on page

71

.

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To use the Factory Reset option, you must use HP Recovery media. If you have not already

created recovery media, see


on page

71

.

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If the HP Recovery media does not work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from

support. See the

Worldwide Telephone Numbers

booklet included with the computer. 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.

IMPORTANT:

HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal

data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to retain.

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)

The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a system recovery or

minimized image recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This

type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working.

To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:

Restore and recovery

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Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Locating hardware	14
Locating software	14
Front	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	18
Top	20
TouchPad	20
Lights	21
Button	23
Keys	24
Bottom	26
Labels	27
Connecting to a network	29
Connecting to a wireless network	29
Using the wireless controls	29
Using the wireless button	29
Using operating system controls	30
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	30
Using a WLAN	30
Using an Internet service provider	31
Setting up a WLAN	31
Configuring a wireless router	31
Protecting your WLAN	31
Connecting to a WLAN	32
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	32
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	33
Connecting to a wired network	33
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	33
Enjoying entertainment features	35
Multimedia features	35
Using the webcam	38
Using audio	38
Connecting speakers	38
Connecting headphones	39
Connecting a microphone	39
Connecting headphones and microphones	39
Testing your audio features	39
Using video	40
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable	40
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	41
Setting up HDMI audio	41
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)	42
Navigating the screen	43
Using the TouchPad and gestures	43
Tapping	44
Scrolling	45
2-finger pinch zoom	45
2-finger click	46
Rotating (select models only)	46
Flicking (select models only)	47
Edge swipes	47
Right-edge swipe	47
Left-edge swipe	48
Top-edge swipe	48
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	49
One-finger slide	49
Tapping	50
Scrolling	50
2-finger pinch zoom	51
Rotating (select models only)	51
Edge swipes	52
Right-edge swipe	52
Left-edge swipe	52
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	53
Using the keyboard and mouse	53
Using the keys	53
Using the action keys	53
Using Windows shortcut keys	54
Using the hot keys	54
Using the integrated numeric keypad	55
Managing power	56
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	56
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	56
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	57
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	57
Setting password protection on wakeup	57
Using the power meter and power settings	58
Running on battery power	58
Factory-sealed battery	58
Removing a user-replaceable battery	58
Finding battery information	59
Conserving battery power	59
Identifying low battery levels	60
Resolving a low battery level	60
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	60
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	60
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	60
Storing a user-replaceable battery	60
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	60
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	61
Running on external AC power	61
Troubleshooting power problems	61
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	62
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	62
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	63
Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	63
Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	64
Maintaining your computer	65
Improving performance	65
Handling drives	65
Using Disk Defragmenter	65
Using Disk Cleanup	66
Adding or replacing memory modules	66
Updating programs and drivers	70
Cleaning your computer	70
Cleaning procedures	70
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	70
Cleaning the sides or cover	71
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	71
Traveling with or shipping your computer	71
Securing your computer and information	73
Using passwords	73
Setting Windows passwords	74
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	74
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	74
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	75
Registering fingerprints	75
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	75
Using Internet security software	75
Using antivirus software	75
Using firewall software	76
Installing software updates	76
Installing critical security updates	76
Installing HP and third-party software updates	76
Securing your wireless network	76
Backing up your software applications and information	77
Using an optional security cable lock	77
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	78
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	78
Updating the BIOS	78
Determining the BIOS version	78
Downloading a BIOS update	79
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	79
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	80
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	81
Creating recovery media and backups	81
Creating HP Recovery media	81
Restore and recovery	82
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	83
What you need to know	83
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	83
Using HP Recovery media to recover	84
Changing the computer boot order	84
Removing the HP Recovery partition	84
Specifications	85
Input power	85
Operating environment	86
Electrostatic Discharge	87

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