HP Firebird with DNA 802 manual Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc

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A window opens, showing the installation progress.

12Wait while the computer prepares the desktop.

13(Optional) Use the first part of this procedure to reverse the boot order again, to associate the 1st Boot Device with the hard disk drive.

14Proceed to the “Post-recovery Procedure.”

Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc

This section describes a system recovery with the Windows Vista operating system disc included with your computer. If you recover with this method, your system will not have the custom drivers and software originally installed at the factory.

For this method, you need to know the edition of Windows Vista you have (for example, Premium or Ultimate) or the product key number (found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of your computer).

1With the computer on, insert the Microsoft Windows Vista system recovery disc (included with your computer) in the disc drive slot.

2Shut down the computer. If you do not have access to the desktop, press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the computer to shut down.

3Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the computer.

4When the HP logo screen appears, press the Delete key on the keyboard repeatedly, until the logo screen disappears.

NOTE: Some operations may be slightly different depending on your motherboard.

5From the main menu at the top of the window, use the left arrow and right arrow keys on your keyboard to select Boot.

6Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select Boot Device Priority, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

Next, you associate 1st Boot Device with CDROM. To do so:

1Ensure that 1st Boot Device is selected, and press Enter.

2In the submenu that appears, use the arrow keys to move the black marker on the right of the boot devices to CDROM. Press Enter.

Note that 1st Boot Device is now associated with CDROM.

3Press F10 on the keyboard.

4Ensure that Yes is selected, and press Enter to save configuration changes. The computer automatically restarts.

5Press any key on the keyboard when prompted. You must press a key while the message is onscreen.

A window opens, showing the file loading progress.

6Choose which language to install, and other preferences, and then click Next.

7In the Install Windows window, click Install Now.

8In the registration window, type your product key number (found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of the computer), and then click Next.

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Contents HP Firebird USA Table of Contents Using DVD Media Drives Caring for Your HP Firebird MaintenanceTroubleshooting Computer Problems Updating Drivers System RecoveryGet It Together Setting Up Your HP FirebirdStoring documentation and recovery discs Connecting to the HP Firebird Connector/LED/Button Description and function Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location Closing the HP Firebird Using surge protectionOpening the HP Firebird Re-enabling SLI Using SLI TechnologyTo disable SLI Click Display Settings Selecting Hdmi as the default video outputAdjusting the screen mode by using Windows Vista Setting Up a Local Area Network Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows VistaSetting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time Finding More InformationTurning On the HP Firebird Finding information on the WebUsing Shut Down Turning Off the HP FirebirdRestarting the HP Firebird Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbarUsing the Power button to restart your HP Firebird Using LockUsing Sleep Mode Using Hibernate mode Connecting to the Internet Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeUsing the HP Firebird with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User AccountsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the HP FirebirdUsing passwords Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates Password FunctionGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Installing critical security updatesUsing the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Setting a Full System Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System ScanManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tabSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom ScansHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Using DVD Media Drives Handling CDs and DVDsAllows you to Blu-ray DVD+RW/+RCompatibility Information Inserting and removing CDs and DVDsDisc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RDouble LayerOptical Drive Quick Reference Table Double Combo LightOptical ScribeUsing Blu-ray Disc Drives DVD+ ROM RAM RW/-R RW/+RHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Caring for Your HP Firebird HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Maintenance Creating System Recovery DiscsCreating Data Backup Discs Security UpdatesRunning the Disk Cleanup Program Manual Disk CleanupAutomatic Disk Cleanup Keep the system tray cleanRunning the Disk Defragmenter Program Click Start Task ManagerChecking for Hard Disk Drive Errors Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and DirtCleaning the HP Firebird Cleaning ventsCleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP Firebird Cleaning the keyboard and mouseTroubleshooting Computer Problems AudioIs available for Windows Media Player CD and DVD Drives To the disc Video Display Monitor Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next toSymptom Double-clickPhone and Modem Options Internet AccessClick Hardware and Sound Blocker Click the Windows Vista start button, All ProgramsThen click Windows Defender Keyboard and Mouse Power Click the Pointer Options tabClick the Windows Vista start button, click Settings Click Clock, Language, and Region, and then clickDate and Time TimeShut Down PerformanceClick the Windows Vista start Click Start Task Manager Click Uninstall a program System errors and Scan for and attempt recoveryClick the Windows Vista start button, and then Bad sectors check boxesMiscellaneous Click the Windows Vista start buttonUpdating Drivers HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model System Recovery Making a System Recovery DiscCreating the recovery file Recording the recovery file to disc-method oneSystem Recovery Recording the recovery file to disc-method twoRecovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive Recovery from the Windows Start MenuRecovery if you cannot get to the desktop Recovery from the recovery disc Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc Using the Application and Driver Recovery disc Click Custom Advanced installPost-recovery Procedure Index NumericsSafety & Comfort Guide 16 safety warnings
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