Compaq Using Recovery Manager and Removing HP Recovery Partition for Optimal CQ58 Functionality

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Using HP Recovery media to recover

You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into the optical drive on your computer or into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

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Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.

NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. See Changing the computer boot order on page 90.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

To change the boot order:

1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.

2.Restart the computer.

3.Press and hold esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

4.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Removing the HP Recovery partition

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.

IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for minimized image recovery. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you have recovery options; see Creating HP Recovery media on page 85.

Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:

1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.

2.Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

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Contents Compaq Presario CQ58 First Edition November Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Power cord set requirements Viii Product description Hard drive WirelessCategory Description Memory Optical driveExternal media cards Power requirementsCategory Description PortsCategory Description Security Operating system PreinstalledServiceability Display External component identificationFinding your hardware and software information Component Description Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamComponent Control Panel System and Security Power OptionsButton Keys Fn keyLights Component Description Speakers Produce sound TouchPadFront Left side Off power to the display and other Right side Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Service tag Description FunctionComputer major components Component Spare part numberPower button board includes cable Optical drive connector cable includes bracketRTC battery Power connector cable includes bracketBattery Wlan moduleComponent Spare part number Cover Kit, includes 686272-001 15.6-in, LED, SVA, HD, BrightView display panel Display assembly subcomponentsComponent Spare part number Display bezel Display Hinge Kit , includesDisplay enclosure Mass storage devices Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includesMiscellaneous parts Screw KitSequential part number listing Spare part number DescriptionReplacement thermal material Sequential part number listing Service considerations Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Tools requiredCables and connectors Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damagePackaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelComponent replacement procedures Service tagComputer feet Battery Description Spare part numberMemory module Wlan module Page Keyboard For use in country/region Spare part numberPage Page Page Optical drive Page Hard drive Page Page RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery 686274-001Top cover Page Page Power button board TouchPad button board 686271-001Page Page Optical drive connector cable Page Speakers Page USB board Page System board Page Page Fan/heat sink assembly Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Power connector cable Page Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Specifications Computer specifications15.6-in, SVA, display panel display specifications Hard drive specifications Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media See Creating HP Recovery media onRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Help and SupportRemove everything and reinstall Windows Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverPower cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberRecycling Index Hdmi TouchPad button