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For more information, see

Removing the HP Recovery partition

on page

59

.

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

56

.

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

●

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

the programs that were installed at the factory.

●

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

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

●

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

●

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. If you have not already

created recovery media, see


on page

56

.

●

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

created recovery media, see


on page

56

.

●

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:

1.

Press

f11

while the computer boots.

– or –

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Chapter 10

Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More HP resources	11
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Locating hardware	13
Locating software	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand	18
Changing your notebook to a tablet	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Speakers	20
Keys	21
Labels	21
Connecting to a network	23
Connecting to a wireless network	23
Using the wireless controls	23
Using the wireless button	23
Using operating system controls	24
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	24
Using a WLAN	24
Using an Internet service provider	25
Setting up a WLAN	25
Configuring a wireless router	25
Protecting your WLAN	25
Connecting to a WLAN	26
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	26
Inserting and removing a SIM (select models only)	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	29
Multimedia features	29
Using the webcam	30
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	31
Connecting headphones and microphones	31
Using Beats Audio	31
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	31
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	31
Testing your audio features	31
Using video	32
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	32
Setting up HDMI audio	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays	33
Navigating the screen	34
Using the TouchPad and gestures	34
Tapping	35
Scrolling	36
2-finger pinch zoom	36
2-finger click	37
Edge swipes	37
Right-edge swipe	37
Left-edge swipe	38
Top-edge swipe	38
Using touch screen gestures	39
One-finger slide	39
Tapping	40
Scrolling	40
2-finger pinch zoom	41
Edge swipes	42
Right-edge swipe	42
Left-edge swipe	42
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	43
Using the keyboard and mouse	43
Using the keys	43
Using the action keys	43
Using Windows shortcut keys	44
Using the hot keys	45
Managing power	46
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	46
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	47
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	47
Setting password protection on wakeup	47
Using the power meter and power settings	48
Running on battery power	48
Factory-sealed battery	48
Finding battery information	48
Conserving battery power	48
Identifying low battery levels	49
Resolving a low battery level	49
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	49
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	49
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	49
Running on external AC power	49
Troubleshooting power problems	50
HP CoolSense	50
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	51
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	51
Maintaining your computer	53
Improving performance	53
Using HP 3D DriveGuard	53
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	53
Using Disk Defragmenter	53
Using Disk Cleanup	54
Updating programs and drivers	54
Cleaning your computer	54
Cleaning procedures	55
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	55
Cleaning the sides or cover	55
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	55
Traveling with or shipping your computer	55
Securing your computer and information	57
Using passwords	57
Setting Windows passwords	58
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	58
Using Internet security software	58
Using antivirus software	59
Using firewall software	59
Installing software updates	59
Installing critical security updates	59
Installing HP and third-party software updates	59
Securing your wireless network	60
Backing up your software applications and information	60
Using an optional security cable lock	60
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	61
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	61
Updating the BIOS	61
Determining the BIOS version	61
Downloading a BIOS update	62
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	62
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	63
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	64
Creating recovery media and backups	64
Creating HP Recovery media	64
Restore and recovery	65
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	66
What you need to know	66
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	66
Using HP Recovery media to recover	67
Changing the computer boot order	67
Removing the HP Recovery partition	67
Specifications	68
Input power	68
Operating environment	68
Electrostatic Discharge	69

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