HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Remove everything and reinstall Sled

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5.Using the arrow keys, select Yes when prompted: Do you want to start the System-Restore?

6.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Remove everything and reinstall SLED

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data, applications, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls the Linux operating system.

IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up any personal information you wish to retain.

You can initiate this option by using the f11 key. To use the f11 key:

Press f11 while the computer boots.

– or –

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button. The following options are available:

●Cancel/Reboot—Reboots the system. No recovery or restore activity is performed.

●Recover/Repair System—This option repairs a system that is not working properly and preserves user data.

●Restore Factory System—This option restores the system back to the original factory state. User data is not preserved.

Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Select Computer Control CenterKeys Fn keyFront Right Environmental NoticesSee Using a USB device on LeftRear Display Bottom Bottom Creating a wireless connection Using an Internet service provider ISPIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on and offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Roaming to another networkPage Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPadUsing keypads Using an optional external numeric keypadNavigating Using TouchPad gesturesSelecting Tapping ScrollingPinching/Zooming Rotating select models onlySetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickAdjusting the volume Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using video devices Using the webcam select models onlyChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Suspend Using the Power iconUsing power management Initiating and exiting HibernationInserting or removing the battery Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapterPage Drives Removing or replacing the service coverHandling drives Removing the service cover Replacing the service coverReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Inserting a memory card Using memory cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Removing an ExpressCardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceUsing the docking connector Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Computer Setup Setting passwords in the operating systemManaging a Bios administrator password Managing a DriveLock password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cableEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Enrolling your fingerprint Select the Use Fingerprint Reader optionCreating restore media Backup and RecoveryCreating backups Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic discharge