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To remove everything and reinstall Windows from the Start screen: 1. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display charms. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click Change PC settings in the bottom right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose from one of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the default programs. ● Minimized Image Recovery-reinstalls all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-restores the computer to the state it originally came in from the factory. All hard drive data is wiped out and all of the partitions are re-created. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. What you need to know ● 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. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail. ● To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP Recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from the HP website. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 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 to recover a minimized image (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a 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. 64 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	12
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	14
Finding your hardware and software information	14
Right side	15
Left side	16
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button, speakers, and subwoofer	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	26
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	27
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting a microphone	31
Using Beats Audio	31
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	31
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio	31
Checking the sound	32
Using video	32
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	32
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	33
Using Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music (select models only)	34
Managing your audio and video files	34
Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard	35
Using the TouchPad	36
Using TouchPad gestures	36
Tapping	37
Scrolling	37
Pinching/zooming	38
Rotating (select models only)	38
2-finger click (select models only)	39
Flicking (select models only)	39
Edge swipes	39
Right-edge swipe	40
Top-edge swipe	40
Left-edge swipe	41
Using the keyboard and mouse	42
Using ALT GR key combinations	42
Using the keys	42
Using the action keys	42
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	43
Using the hot keys	44
Managing power	45
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	45
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)	45
Initiating and exiting Sleep	46
Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation	46
Setting password protection on wakeup	47
Using the power meter and power settings	48
Selecting a power plan	48
Running on battery power	49
Factory-sealed battery	49
Finding battery information	49
Conserving battery power	49
Identifying low battery levels	49
Resolving a low battery level	50
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	50
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	50
Running on external AC power	50
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	51
HP CoolSense (select models only)	51
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	52
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	52
Managing and sharing information	53
Using a USB device	53
Connecting a USB device	53
Removing a USB device	54
Connecting a powered USB device	54
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	55
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	56
Maintaining your computer	57
Improving performance	57
Handling drives	57
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Updating programs and drivers	58
Cleaning your computer	59
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	59
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	59
Traveling with or shipping your computer	60
Securing your computer and information	61
Using passwords	61
Setting Windows passwords	62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	62
Using Internet security software	63
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	63
Installing software updates	63
Installing Windows security updates	63
Installing HP and third-party software updates	64
Securing your wireless network	64
Backing up your software applications and information	64
Using an optional security cable lock	64
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	66
Updating the BIOS	66
Determining the BIOS version	66
Downloading a BIOS update	67
Using System Diagnostics	68
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	69
Creating recovery media and backups	70
Creating HP Recovery media	70
What you need to know	71
To create HP Recovery media:	71
Restore and recovery	72
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	73
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	73
How to remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer	73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	74
What you need to know	74
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)	74
Using HP Recovery media to recover	75
Changing the computer boot order	75
Removing the HP Recovery partition	76
Specifications	77
Input power	77
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic Discharge	79

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To remove everything and reinstall Windows from the Start screen:

On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display charms.

Click

Settings

Click

Change PC settings

in the bottom right corner of the screen, and then select

General

from the PC settings screen.

Under

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

, select

Get started

, and follow the on-

screen instructions.

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager

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

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

●

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

the default programs.

●

Minimized Image Recovery—reinstalls all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other

software applications.

●

Factory Reset—restores the computer to the state it originally came in from the factory. All hard

drive data is wiped out and all of the partitions are re-created.

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

What you need to know

●

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.

●

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

issues.

●

HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails or if all attempts to correct any

functional computer issues fail.

●

To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use HP Recovery media.

●

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

HP website. For U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/

go/contactHP

. For worldwide support, go

http://welcome.hp.com/

country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html

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 to recover a minimized image (select models only)

The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a 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.

Chapter 11

Backing up, restoring, and recovering