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using the recovery tools cd

Your PC allows you to create (burn) a Recovery Tools CD. After you make the HP

PC Recovery Tools CD, you can use it to:

•Read instructions to use each utility on the Recovery Tools CD.

•Start the System Recovery program from the recovery partition.

•Remove the System Recovery partition from your PC hard disk drive to increase space for data.

•Create a new data partition on your PC hard disk drive.

•Start the Microsoft Recovery Console (a utility from Microsoft that can perform operating system diagnostics and repairs).

WARNING: Before using the HP PC Recovery Tools CD to change your hard disk drive, make System Recovery CDs for your PC by using the HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator program. You cannot make System Recovery CDs after you remove the system recovery partition.

You must create (burn) the Recovery Tools CD before you can use it.

to create or to start the recovery tools cd:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tools.

4Click HP PC Recovery Tools CD. The tools window appears.

5Follow the onscreen instructions.

Store the Recovery Tools CD in a safe place.

system restore

WARNING: Try System Restore before using the HP PC System

Recovery program.

If software on your hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use the Microsoft System Restore feature in Windows XP to restore the PC system and program settings.

System Restore returns the PC settings to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. For more information, type System Restore into the Search box in Help and Support.

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Contents User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Getting helpWorking with sound, pictures, and video Taking care of your pc Index Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Ac power safety warningsSetting up your pc Putting your pc togetherSafety and comfort Computer safety warning Pc backConnector Symbol Description SerialPc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connectSetting up the ethernet connection Upgrading your 56k modemTurning on your pc for the first time Registering your pc Turning off the pcClick Turn Off Standby mode Hibernation modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Automatic standby or hibernation Click Turn Off ComputerMaking recovery cds/dvds Installing software and hardware devicesHp products work better together Learning the basics Beginning to use your softwareUsing the desktop Using the start menuIcon Opens Use it to Using hp organize software Learning to use your pcChoose Help and Support Choose HP Pavilion PC Help Click HP Instant Support Click Request HelpUsing the all programs menu Organizing your all programs listChoose All Programs Using the mouse Using pc help & toolsChoose All Programs Choose PC Help & Tools Autoscrolling PanningUsing the keyboard Switching mouse button functionsChanging mouse pointer speed About your keyboardInternet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Standard keyboard featuresAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysSpecial keyboard buttons Icon Name DescriptionKey Icon Feature Description UserPhoto MusicMedia control keys CD/DVD/MP3Adjusting the monitor Customizing the buttonsUsing a printer Using the internet About the internetSetting up your internet account Using a browser Restricting internet content Searching the internetIf using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailIf your isp provides the e-mail program Sending e-mail messages with outlook expressReceiving e-mail messages with outlook express Getting help Help and support centerInstant support Using updates from hp Getting messagesTurning off messages Resolving problems Warranty & support guideRe-enabling messages Upgrading and servicing the pcOnline guides Web sites about your pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Using speakers Working with sound, pictures, and videoAdjusting speaker volume Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pcConfiguring the multi-channel sound manager Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd playerConnect speaker plugs for To PC Connector Icon Speaker Mode Using a microphone Adjusting microphone volume Using the microphone with multi-channel audioUsing hp image zone Working with digital imagesTab or button Description Projects in HelpUsing the 7-in-1 memory card reader About the 7-in-1 memory card readerSpecial note about the safely remove hardware utility Card Slot ReaderSlot memory card reader Card Insert Into 4-slot readerUsing your cd, dvd, and diskette drives Your drive optionsCard Insert Into 2-slot reader Drive What it doesHandling cds/dvds Inserting and removing cds and dvdsUsing the combo drive Using the diskette floppy drive Playing cds and dvdsPlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Choose InterVideo WinDVD Player Click InterVideo WinDVDDvd terms Using country/region codes Click InterVideo WinDVD PlayerCreating burning cds with recordnow Getting started with recordnowChoose All Programs Choose CD DVD Recorder Creating a music cd Creating a data cdAudio CD for Car or Home CD Player Exact Copy Jukebox CD Data Disc Exact Copy Erase DiscCreating burning data cds using windows xp program Creating burning music cds with windows media playerClick Copy to CD or Device Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Using a tv as a monitorCables you may need Connecting to a tv set Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Using your multi-storage bay Disconnecting the tvDisabling the tv option Storing cds, dvds, or memory Docking a peripheral devicePlacing a peripheral device on the multi-storage bay top Using the optional camera station pc top Writer Hp dvd Bay expansion Page Protecting your pc from power surges Using virus protection programsTaking care of your pc Increasing available hard disk drive space Unavailable hard disk drive spaceUninstalling programs Emptying the recycle binViewing the amount of used and free disk space Double-clickDisk Management LocalCleaning up your hard disk drive Removing desktop iconsClick Control Panel Click My ComputerTroubleshooting Symptom Problem Solution AudioClick Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is DevicesClick Performance and Maintenance, if it is Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer driveManager button Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hardware installation Hard disk driveEnd Task Click Start and choose Control Panel Hardware tabInternet access Keyboard and mouse Memory Multi-storage bayClick Turn Off Computer Power State. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide forBattery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for MiscellaneousUsing application recovery and system recovery Page System Creating recovery cds/dvds Using recovery cd-dvd creator To run the recovery cd-dvd creator programUsing the recovery tools cd System restoreTo create or to start the recovery tools cd Recovery programApplication recovery To start system restoreChoose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System Tools To start application recoverySystem recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is respondingStarting system recovery if the pc is not responding System recovery using recovery discsStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Index CD/DVDDVD Manuals, online, 40 memory card reader card types Microphone, 45 RecordNow!, using Speakers, 41 multi-channel