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3.If the HP Recovery partition is listed, 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.

4.Press f11 while the “Press <F11> for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.

CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.

To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive before the Windows operating system loads.

3.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Click Next.

6.Select Repair your computer.

7.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Maintenance Contacting customer support Labels Viii Welcome Finding informationFinding information Select Start All Programs HP HP DocumentationFinding information Getting to know your computer Component Description TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader Security Power OptionsSystem and Maintenance Power Options Windows 7 -Select Start Control Panel SystemGetting to know your computer Keys Esc keyFront All Programs SRS Premium Sound Right Left HP Webcam DisplayTo use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP Rear Bottom Bottom Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Starting HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebGetting started Button Behavior Identifying the hotkeys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Hotkey combination DescriptionUsing keypads Hotkey combinationUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Selecting Scrolling Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryPage Removing or replacing the bottom cover Removing the bottom coverReplacing the bottom cover Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing a hard driveInstalling a hard drive Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Using the DreamColor display select models only Updating programs and driversBacking up your information Backup and recoveryWindows Performing a system recovery Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreUsing the Windows recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Windows Vista Performing a recovery Using f11 recovery tools Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and recovery Customer support Contacting customer support Labels ComponentInput power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Symbols/Numerics IndexSIM DVD