HP 2760p Using f11 recovery tools, Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately

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CAUTION: Using Startup Repair 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. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.

To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.

NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 50.

3.If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.

4.Select Startup Repair.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

Using f11 recovery tools

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.

To recover the original hard drive image using f11:

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.

NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 50.

3.If the HP Recovery partition is listed, 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 <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Welcome Finding informationFinding information Resources For information aboutFinding information Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights TopHas reached a low battery level. When the battery Buttons Keys Fn keyPanel System and Security Power Options FrontRight Left Display HP WebcamRear Bottom HP QuickWeb Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingConnecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless networkSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WlanKeyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hotkeys Using keypads Fn +f3Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Rotating the displayPage Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesSetting auto panel rotation preferences Using the pointing stickTurning the TouchPad off and on NavigatingUsing TouchPad gestures SelectingUsing the digitizer pen Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Tapping or clicking Using touch screen gesturesStoring the pen Flicking DraggingScrolling RotatingSetting touch screen preferences Pinching/ZoomingMaintenance Inserting or removing the batteryReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules To add or replace the primary memory modulePage Page Page Page Page To add or replace the secondary memory module Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Windows Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyWindows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Customer support Contacting customer supportLabels ComponentInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Symbols/Numerics IndexQuickWeb DVD
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