HP R3002AP, R3065US, R3070US, R3060US, R3050US, R3056RS, R3050EA Reinstalling the Operating System

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Software Updates and Restorations

■The shortcuts on a desktop are often stored in C:\ Documents and Settings\ (Your User Account)\ Desktop.

■If you have customized the settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar, you might want to take a screen shot of that element. The screen shot could be a time-saving reference when you begin resetting your preferences. A screen shot is a copy of an element on the screen. To copy the element from the screen and paste it into a Word document:

a.Display the element on the screen.

b.Copy the element or entire screen:

◆To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc.

◆To copy the entire screen, press prt sc.

c.To paste the copied image into a document, open Word, and then select Edit > Paste.

Reinstalling the Operating System

✎During the reinstallation, you might be prompted for your Product Key. Your Product Key is provided on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to the bottom of the notebook.

To reinstall the operating system using the Operating System Recovery CD included with the notebook:

1.Insert the Operating System Recovery CD into the optical drive.

2.Turn off the notebook by using the standard Windows shutdown procedure. If the notebook is unresponsive:

a.If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+alt+del. Select Shut down from the drop-down list, and then select OK.

b.If the notebook is running Windows XP Home or does not respond to ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Multimedia SecurityPlaying DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Task Use This Power Source Selecting a Power SourceStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown StandbyHibernation Shutdown When Resuming After a Week or More When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or ShutdownWhen Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Using the Default Power Settings Task Procedure ResultsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresSetting Power Preferences Accessing Power Options WindowDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Using a Security Password Setting or Changing a Power SchemeProcessor Performance Controls Accessing Windows XP Processor ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Security Features Quick ReferenceAbout Passwords Forgotten PasswordsAbout QuickLock Fn+F6 About Power-On Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On PasswordsAbout Administrator Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device SecurityUsing System Information Setting System Information OptionsProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Using Security Software MeasuresConnecting an Optional Security Cable Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDsObserving the Copyright Warning Using HotkeysIdentifying the notebook multimedia hotkeys Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDsGeneral DVD Tips Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using DVD Region SettingsChanging Region Settings Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select ModelsChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD CreatorCreating DVDs and Video CDs Sonic RecordNowUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsAccessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Step Description Refer to Before You BeginUsing the System Restore Utility Setting a Restore PointRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling ApplicationsRepairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System Backing Up Your Data About Operating System ReinstallationReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Updating Reinstalled Software Reinstalling Other SoftwareInstalling a Retail Version of an Operating System Configuring Your NotebookOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Main Menu Setting Description DefaultBoot Menu Using the Help and Support Center Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-3 hotkeys 3-3prt sc Index-3 Index-4
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