HP 680689-001 manual Performing a system restore

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Performing a system restore

Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive.

NOTE: A system restore needs to be performed if the computer hard drive has failed or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail.

A system restore should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. Note the following when performing a system restore:

●You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer.

●Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.

●Recovery Manager restores only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)

When using the dedicated recovery partition, there is an option to back up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, Internet favorites and settings during this process.

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

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

●Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.

– or –

●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 Recovery Manager window.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC First Edition November Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics 103 Viii Processors Product descriptionChipset Switchable discrete graphicsCategory Description Computer models AMD processor Intel processorMemory AMD processor Intel processor Switchable discrete graphicsDual graphics PanelEthernet Hard drivesOptical drive Audio and videoCard External mediaDevices PowerAMD processor Intel processor Ports Keyboard/pointingServiceability End-user replaceable parts Component Description External component identificationTop ButtonEsc key KeysLights TouchPad Component Description Speakers Produce sound DisplayFront YouCamEnvironmental Notices Left sideRight side Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Service tagDescription Function Computer major components Computer major componentsComponent Power button board includes cableTouchPad button board includes cable Power connector cableComponent Spare part number BatteryWlan module Cable Kit Display assembly subcomponents Display Screw Kit not illustrated Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includes Mass storage devicesScrew Kit Miscellaneous partsSequential part number listing Component Spare part number HP Smart AC adapterSequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog BACO, includes replacement thermal material Illustrated parts catalog Tools required Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirements Service considerationsDrive handling Grounding guidelinesEvent 10% 40% 55% Typical electrostatic voltage levelsPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesService tag Component replacement proceduresComputer feet BatteryDescription Spare part number Page Optical drive Page Hard drive or SSD Page RTC battery Memory module Wlan module Page Keyboard Page Page Top cover Page Page Power button board TouchPad button board TouchPad LED board Page Speakers Description Spare part number LED board 640215-001 LED boardUSB board Power connector cable Description Spare part number AMD processor System boardPage Optical drive cable Page Discrete video memory Fan and heat sinkPage Page Page Page Page Page Processor Page Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Using System Diagnostics Computer specifications Specifications43.9 cm 17.3 in display specifications Hard drive specifications Physical specifications SSD specificationsCharacteristics Environmental specificationsCache buffer Data transfer rate Random access timeTransfer mode Applicable discBD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM Restore Backup and recoveryCreating restore media Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Performing a system restoreChanging the computer boot order Restoring using the restore mediaBacking up and recovering your information Using Windows system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreCreate a system restore point Requirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsPower cord set requirements Recycling Index Jacks