HP C2N11UA#ABA manual Recovering using HP Recovery Manager, What you need to know

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3.Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen.

4.Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on- screen instructions.

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:

System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory.

Minimized Image Recovery—Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications.

Factory Reset—Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.

The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery.

What you need to know

HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.

Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues.

HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails.

To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use HP Recovery media.

If the HP Recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from the HP website. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to retain.

Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)

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

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Managing power Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideSelect HP Utility Center , and then select HP Beats Audio Low or critical battery level System Diagnostics on Left sideDisplay Top TouchPadLights Inactivity. See Intel Rapid Start Technology select modelsTop Button Keys Fn keyBottom Labels Identifying the labelsLocating the labels ComponentPage Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Volume dial Using the webcam Using sMedio 360 Suite Accessing sMedio 360 SuiteSharing media and data between devices SMedioUsing sMedio 360 TrueSync Using sMedio 360 TrueLink+Connecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones Using HP Wireless Audio select models only Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio Using video Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats AudioConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsConnecting a digital display device Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onUsing TouchPad gestures TappingScrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeRadiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating Sleep and HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Factory-sealed batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Using the AC adapterResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Troubleshooting power problemsPage HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Connecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Page Settings Function Using Internet security softwareTPM Embedded Security device select models only Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks

C2N11UA#ABA specifications

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