Asus C2K07UAABA, C2K91UA#ABA Using HP Recovery media to recover, Changing the computer boot order

Page 75

To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:

1.Press f11 while the computer boots. —Or—

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.

2.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.

3.Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

—Or—

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 65.

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.Make sure the HP Recovery media you created is inserted.

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.

Restore and recovery 65

Image 75

Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerComponent Description Right sideLeft side Display TouchPad TopHibernation on LightsButton, speakers, and subwoofer Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing operating system controls Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using the wireless buttonProtecting your Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcamConnecting a microphone Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing video Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorChecking the sound Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadScrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/zoomingFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing ALT GR key combinations Using the keysUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Beats Audio Control Panel Using the hot keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a power plan Using the power meter and power settingsConserving battery power Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerHP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Select Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using firewall software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Installing HP and third-party software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating HP Recovery media Creating recovery media and backupsWhat you need to know To create HP Recovery mediaRestore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Changing the computer boot order Using HP Recovery media to recoverRemoving the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan