HP g6-1b6n8r QA059UAR#ABA manual Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models only

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●If the recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HP website.

●The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. All hardware- related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail.

Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)

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

To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the window.

NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer did not ship with a recovery partition.

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

●Select Start and type recovery in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the list.

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●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 HP Recovery Manager window.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering using the recovery media

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

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Insert the recovery flash drive 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 87.

3.Press f9 at system bootup.

4.Select the optical drive or the flash drive.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order

To change the boot order for recovery discs:

1.Restart the computer.

2.Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

3.Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window.

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Contents HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC First Edition April Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Vii Viii Product description Webcam Category Description MemoryHard drives Optical driveInternal card Category Description WirelessPower requirements External media cardOperating system ServiceabilityCategory Description SecurityWebcam, select Start All Programs External component identificationDisplay Component DescriptionButtons and speakers TopFn key KeysLights TouchPad Left side Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesRight side Bottom components Serial number location Illustrated parts catalogIllustrated parts catalog Computer major componentsSpare part number TouchPad LED board includes cable Speaker assembly includes cablePower connector includes cable BatteryDescription Spare part number Wireless Wlan moduleDisplay assembly subcomponents Mass storage devices Miscellaneous parts Spare part number Description Sequential part number listingIllustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing 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 Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Rubber feet kit 680563-001 Service labelComputer feet Description FunctionPage Battery Service door Optical drive Page Hard drive Page Memory module Page Page Wlan module Page Description Spare part number Keyboard KeyboardRemove the hard drive see Xref Error! Target does not exist Page Page Top cover Page Page Speakers Description Spare part number Power button board 683549-001 Power button boardPage TouchPad button board TouchPad LED board Remove the hard drive see Xref Error! Target does not exist Hinge covers Display assemblyDescription Spare part number Display back cover BezelPage Page Page Page Page USB board Power connector System board Remove the hard drive see Xref Error! Target does not exist Page RTC battery Fan and heat sink Page Page Description Spare part number PCH heat sink 683843-001 PCH heat sinkProcessor Description Spare part number Optical drive cable 682742-001 Optical drive cableRemove the hard drive see Xref Error! Target does not exist Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage Computer specifications Specifications39.6-cm 15.6-in display specifications Hard drive specifications Cache 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 Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Backing up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsTips for a successful backup Restoring specific files Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Recovering the original system using HP Recovery ManagerRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Page Requirements for all countries Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries and regionsRequirements for specific countries and regions Recycling Index BiosJack Page Workstation guidelines Index