HP CQ56-104CA, CQ56-110US, CQ56-100XX, CQ56-112NR, CQ56-115DX manual Performing a system recovery

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Performing a system recovery

Recovery allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. This type of recovery restores the computer to its factory condition without using recovery discs.

CAUTION: Using Recovery 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 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. Personal files must be restored from a backup.

To restore the computer from the partition, follow these steps:

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Restart the computer.

3.Using the arrow keys, select Recovery, and then press enter.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Memory modules Security Appendix B Routine care Welcome Finding informationWelcome Getting to know your computer Lights TopTouchPad Top Button and speakers Keys Right side Left side Display Wireless antennas Bottom Additional hardware Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Using a Wlan Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LANPage Using the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Action key Using the TouchPad Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Checking your audio functions Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Video VGAPower management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing power management Using battery powerUsing the Power icon Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling the hard drive Page Playing a CD Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Removing a CDPage External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords FunctionBackup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Using Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring factory default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Computer is unable to start up Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer screen is blankComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CDMovie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting customer support Labels ComponentRoutine care Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Appendix C Specifications Electrostatic discharge Index LAN USBWlan

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