HP 393685-002 manual Reinstalling the Operating System

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System Recovery

Reinstalling the Operating System

ÄCAUTION: To protect your personal data and the software installed on the notebook, back up your data before reinstalling the operating system. See the Windows online Help utility to learn more about backing up your files. Select Start > Help and Support. Then type “backup” in the Search box.

During the reinstallation, you may be prompted for your Product Key. Your Product Key is provided on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the notebook.

If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the operating system, you can reinstall it.

To reinstall the operating system:

If your notebook does not have an optical drive, you may need to connect to an optional external MultiBay.

1.Connect the notebook to external power through the AC adapter and turn on the notebook.

2.Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the notebook.

3.Press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.

4.Press the power/standby button again to turn on the notebook.

5.When prompted, press any key to start from the disc.

After a few minutes, you may need to select your language, and then the Setup Wizard opens.

6.Press enter to continue.

A licensing agreement page is displayed.

7.Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. The “Setup” page is displayed.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents System Recovery IndexHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences Accept the License AgreementsName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Next Steps Protect Your NotebookProtect the Notebook from Viruses Setting a Restore Point Protect Your System FilesRestoring to a Restore Point Protect Your PrivacyProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Enable Communication Hardware Connect to the InternetSet Up Internet Service Using an ISP-Provided IconUsing the Internet Connection Wizard User GuidesGetting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description Component Description Component Description Pointing Devices TouchPad Select Models OnlyPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Keys Fn keyFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices