HP Ultrabook D7H13UA#ABA Removing the HP Recovery partition, Using HP Recovery media to recover

Page 74

3.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.

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

Using HP Recovery media to recover

You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

– or –

Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created 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 64.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

To change the boot order:

1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.

2.Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for boot options.

3.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Removing the HP Recovery partition

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.

IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for minimized image recovery. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you have recovery options; see Creating HP Recovery media

on page 60.

Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:

1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.

2.Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

64 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Image 74

Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety 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 Resource Contents More HP resourcesRight side Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareGetting to know your computer Left side Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Technology select models only onButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting 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 a headset microphone Using videoConnecting headphones Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsUsing Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Select Synaptics TouchPadScrolling Pinching/zoomingTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Pinch/stretch Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Icon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Removing a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Installing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSenseShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceConnecting a powered USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterMaintaining your computer Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving performanceCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerMaintaining your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN