HP B5Z50UAR#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.

To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:

1.Press f11 while the computer boots.

– or –

Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.

2.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.

3.Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerRight side Locating hardwareLeft side Using a USB device onRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Select CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphones Using videoConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi device Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyTurning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Select Synaptics TouchPad TappingPinching/Zooming ScrollingRight-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSenseConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discSelect Open Network and Sharing Center Sharing data and drives and accessing softwarePage Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Starting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJack
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