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●If the recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HP website.

●The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. All hardware- related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail.

Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)

The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. This type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working.

To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window.

NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer did not ship with a recovery partition.

1.Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:

●Select Start and type recovery in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the list.

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●Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then press f11 while the “F11 (System Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen.

2.Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering using the recovery media

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

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Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.

NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. See Changing the computer boot order on page 89.

3.Press f9 at system bootup.

4.Select the optical drive or the flash drive.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

To change the boot order for recovery discs:

1.Restart the computer.

2.Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

3.Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window.

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Contents HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC First Edition March Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications Vii Viii Product description Category Description WirelessOptical drive WebcamCategory Description External media card Power requirementsInternal card PortsCategory Description Operating system ServiceabilityDisplay External component identificationComponent Description Webcam, select Start All ProgramsButtons and speakers TopFn key KeysLights TouchPad Left side Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesRight side Bottom components Serial number location Illustrated parts catalogIllustrated parts catalog Computer major componentsSpare part number Speaker assembly includes cable Power button board includes cablePower connector includes cable BatteryWireless Wlan module Display assembly components Mass storage devices Miscellaneous parts Spare part number Description Sequential part number listingIllustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Preliminary replacement requirements Removal and replacement proceduresService considerations Tools requiredDrive handling Grounding guidelinesEvent 10% 40% 55% Typical electrostatic voltage levelsPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Component replacement proceduresComputer feet Service labelDescription Function Description Spare part number Rubber feet kit 680563-001Page Battery Service door Optical drive Page Hard drive 320 GB, 5400 rpm 645193-001 Replacing the hard drive Memory module Page Page Wlan module Page Description Spare part number Keyboard, Black KeyboardPage Page Page Top cover Page Page Speakers Description Spare part number Power button board 683549-001 Power button boardPage TouchPad button board TouchPad LED board Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Description Spare part number Optical drive cable 682742-001 Optical drive cableUSB board Power connector System board Page Page RTC battery Fan and heat sink Page Page Description Spare part number PCH heat sink 683843-001 PCH heat sink676359-001 ProcessorPage Computer specifications Specifications39.6-cm 15.6-in display specifications Hard drive specifications Transfer mode Random access timeApplicable disc Cache buffer Data transfer rateBD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsTips for a successful backup Restoring to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific filesRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Page Requirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsRequirements for specific countries and regions Recycling Index BiosJack