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IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the system at the factory.

NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

NOTE: You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh. See Help and Support for more information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

To start Refresh:

1.From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the charms.

2.Click Settings.

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

4.Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, select Get started, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.

IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option, back up any personal information you wish to retain.

You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or from the Start screen.

To use the f11 key:

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 Reset your PC, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To use the Start screen:

1.From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the charms.

2.Click Settings.

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.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider ModeStepsConnecting to a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Connecting speakers Using the webcam select models onlyUsing audio Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using Beats Audio select models onlyAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settings Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys select models only Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description Function Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryConserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing firewall software Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUpdating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan