HP 8530p HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Access - Page 6

What's Next? Recovering In case of system failure, use the f11 recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image. ✎ The image includes the Windows® operating system and software programs installed at the factory. Ä CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup. 1. If possible, back up all personal files to an external source (drive or discs). 2. If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition. To find the partition, click Start, and then click Computer. ✎ If the HP Recovery partition has been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista Operating System and the Driver Recovery discs (both purchased separately). For additional information, contact technical support. Refer to the "Contacting technical support" section later in this guide. 3. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. ✎ Windows Vista provides additional recovery tools through the operating system. For additional information, go to Help and Support. ✎ If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista Operating System DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, contact technical support. Refer to the "Contacting technical support" section later in this guide. Turning off the computer To turn off the computer: 1. Save your work and close all programs. 2. Click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Shut down. Getting Started 7