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Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)

To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to 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. You can also order the DVD by calling support. For contact information, see 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.

After the repair is completed:

1.Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc.

2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Contacting support Labels Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Top Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Security Power OptionsGetting to know your computer Esc key KeysFront Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental NoticesLeft Rear Communication and Chat HP Webcam DisplayBottom Bottom Networking Connecting to an existing Wlan Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to a wireless network Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Fn +f4 Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Page Scrolling Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenancePage Replacing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Insert the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Removing the primary hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveIntel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing the secondary hard drive Installing the primary hard drive Page Installing the secondary hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Using the DreamColor display select models onlyCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Backing up your information Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorCreating recovery media Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyContacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Index Symbols/NumericsSIM Zooming TouchPad gesture Index