HP V5204TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU, V5218TU, V5215LA, V5300 Reinstall the operating system

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Reinstall the operating system

NOTE During the reinstallation, you may be prompted for the Product Key. The Product Key is provided on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer.

NOTE During the reinstallation, it is normal for some computer models to pause occasionally for several minutes and to restart several times. These normal pauses are indicated by an hourglass icon.

To reinstall the operating system using the Operating System disc included with the computer:

NOTE If the computer does not have an optical drive, you may need to connect it to an optional external optical drive.

1.Plug the computer into external power through the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.

2.Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the computer.

3.Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

4.Press the power button again to turn on the computer.

5.When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.

After a few minutes, you may need to select your language to enable the Setup Wizard to open.

6.Press enter to continue.

A licensing agreement page is displayed.

7.Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The "Setup" page is displayed.

8.Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it.

9.Press enter to set up the operating system.

10.Press C to continue setup using this partition.

11.Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick), and then press enter.

CAUTION Formatting this drive deletes all current files.

12.Press F to format the drive.

The reinstallation process begins. This process may take up to 2 hours to complete. The computer restarts in Windows when the process is complete.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Power Drives MultimediaWireless Select Models Only External Media CardsExternal Devices Memory ModulesSetup Utility Software Update and RecoveryModem and Local Area Network SecurityTroubleshooting Routine CareElectrostatic Discharge 163Enww Enww Components Select Hardware tab Device ManagerTop components KeysComponent Description TouchPad Buttons and switches Lights Front components Display componentsRear components Right-side componentsComponentDescription Enww Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Specifications Rated input powerInput Power Rating Operating environmentExpansion port input/output signals Feature SupportEnww TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPadUsing the TouchPad Using an external mouseSetting TouchPad preferences Keyboard HotkeysHotkey procedures Hotkey quick referenceDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Function Key CombinationOpen the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open the Print Options window fn+f2Open a Web browser fn+f3 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Initiate standby fn+f5Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease screen brightness fn+f7Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9Using the embedded numeric keypad KeypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad ComponentUsing an external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work TouchPad and Keyboard Power Power control and light locationsPower Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation When you leave your work When a reliable power supply is unavailableInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Default power settings Using emergency shutdown proceduresTask Procedure Result Turning the computer or display on or offTask Procedure Initiating or resuming from standbyInitiating or restoring from hibernation HibernatePower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting or changing a power scheme Setting a security promptProcessor performance controls Battery packs Inserting or removing a battery packCharging a battery pack Monitoring the charge of the battery pack Interpreting charge indicatorsObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenManaging low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery pack is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery pack When to calibrateHow to calibrate Charging the battery packDischarging the battery pack Conserving battery power Conserving power as you workRecharging the battery pack Storing a battery pack Disposing of a used battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drives Drive careIDE drive light Hard drive Enww Tighten the hard drive cover screws Optical drives DVD-ROM ±RW/RInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Using the optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveMultimedia Multimedia hardwareInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the audio features Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the video features Using the external monitor portUsing the S-Video-out jack Remote control select models only HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card versionInserting the battery PC Card version Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Media playing, press to pause the media Button Function in Microsoft Windows BackHP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Inserting the battery ExpressCard versionEnww Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Troubleshooting the remote control Problem Possible solutionIdentifying preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a CD select models onlyMultimedia software Using multimedia software Protecting playback Protecting the CD or DVD write processChanging DVD region settings Observing the copyright warningMultimedia External Media Cards Media Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC CardEnww Configuring an ExpressCard ExpressCardsSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal Devices Stopping a USB device Required USB softwareUsing a 1394 device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping a 1394 device Required 1394 softwareUsing the expansion port Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modulesEnww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless featuresIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless controls Wireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public WlanUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Modem and Local Area Network ModemConnecting the modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current country selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeUsing preinstalled communication software Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingLocal area networks Enww Security features To protect against Use this security featureSecurity Passwords Guidelines for setting passwordsPasswords set in Windows Passwords FunctionQuickLock Passwords set in the Setup Utility Administrator passwordManaging an administrator password Power-on password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordCritical updates Antivirus softwareFirewall software Optional security cable Security Setup Utility Setup Utility accessSetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Setup Utility menus Main menuSecurity menu Select To do thisSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuSetup Utility Software Update and Recovery Software updatesHP Software Update Software updates and the HP Web site Accessing computer informationDownloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software System recovery Safeguarding your informationUsing System Restore Creating a restore pointReinstalling applications Restoring to a restore pointReinstalling applications from the hard drive Reinstalling applications from discsRepairing the operating system Reinstalling the operating system Back up your systemReinstall the operating system Reinstalling device drivers and other software Update reinstalled softwareSoftware Update and Recovery Hardware maintenance Routine CareBattery pack TouchPad and keyboard DisplayUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Troubleshooting Quick checklistComputer will not start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is turned on, but is not responding Computer is extremely warmAn external device is not working Enww Taking the computer to a service partner Customer CarePreparing to contact Customer Care Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneTroubleshooting Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeHandling drives Handling internal componentsGrounding methods Symbols/Numerics IndexEnww Wlan Rated input power specifications Wlan label Writable media XD-Picture Card XD Index

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