HP a255c (US/CAN), 746c (US/CAN), 716n (US), a250n Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

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Using Application Recovery and System Recovery

The PC uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation. If your PC works improperly or stops because of the software, you may be able to repair it.

You need recovery discs (CDs or DVDs) for some repairs that use the HP Application Recovery program or the HP PC System Recovery program. The PC does not include recovery discs in the accessory box, but you can make your own recovery CDs or DVDs; see “Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator” on page 98.

Caution: It is strongly recommended you create your recovery CDs/DVDs before you need them.

You should also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive, including removing the recovery partition. See “Using HP Recovery Tools CD” on page 99.

HP and Microsoft provide several methods to fix your PC, including using the System Recovery program. Try these methods in the order

listed here:

Restart When you Restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. This is the simplest repair for your PC; just click Start, choose Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.

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Quick Start Guide USA Contents Setting Up and Using the Internet Doing Common Tasks Getting Updates from HP for the PCResolving Problems Using Application Recovery System RecoveryIndex 111 Welcome Start HerePower cord Modem cable Inventory ChecklistPC Front Multi-Storage Bay Multi-Storage Bay Peripheral Placement Xii PC Back Symbol Description PC Connector SymbolsHP Products Work Better Together PC Back ConnectionsPC Front Connections Register with HP Internet HP Desktop Start Menu Help and Support My HP Pavilion PC Learn how to use your HP Pavilion home PCHP Instant Support All Programs HP Tour Guide Your Warranty & Support Guide This main Web site has HP Web SitesMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Recovery System and Hard Drive Space Xxx HP Pavilion home PC AC Power Safety Warning Safety InformationPage Using the Quick Start Guide Finding Additional Information Setting Up the PC Turning On the PC for the First Time Registering with HP Making Recovery CDs or DVDProtecting the PC Getting HelpWorking in Comfort HP Pavilion home PC Windows operating system Introducing the BasicsOrganize your All Program list Choose All ProgramsSelect Create Shortcut Help and Support Click HP Instant Support Help and SupportUsing the Mouse Scroll feature To use the autoscroll feature To use the panning featureSwitching mouse button functions Click the Pointer Options tab Using the KeyboardChanging the mouse pointer speed IntroductionKeyboard features This keyboard enables you to Adjust speaker volume HP Pavilion home PC Customize the buttons to open programs Alphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keys Arrow keys Numeric keys Special buttons Buttons Photo Key Icon Feature Description Volume Up and Down buttons Press the Volume Up Media controls Button configurationModifying monitor display properties Using the MonitorUsing multi-channel audio speakers Using SpeakersClick Start on the taskbar To configure multi-channel audioOutput for speakers configuration To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PCTo use the microphone with multi-channel audio To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD playerAdjusting speaker volume HP Pavilion home PC Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, Using a MicrophoneAdjusting microphone volume Using a Television Connecting to a TV setCables you may need If your TV has a composite video jack Click Properties Viewing the PC image on TVDisabling the TV option Disconnecting the TV Turning Off the PCClick Turn Off Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode Standby modeClick Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation modeAutomatic standby or hibernation mode HP Pavilion home PC Introducing the Internet What is the Internet?What is the World Wide Web? What is an ISP?What is an e-mail address? What is a URL?How do I search the Internet? Setting Up the ModemInternet Back of PC Upgrading to Setting Up Network InterfaceSigning up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up Setting Up Your Internet AccountUsing ISP-provided browser Connecting to the InternetVisiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site Using any browserViewing online manuals Sending Receiving E-Mail If the ISP provides the browser If using Outlook ExpressTo send e-mail messages Understanding Your Drives Doing Common TasksUsing the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the Diskette Floppy DriveTo use the 6-In-1 memory card reader Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware UtilityCard Insert Into 4-slot reader CompactFlash I/II Inserting a CD or DVD Eject button Door Lower for 6-In-1 and diskette driveEject button Drive door Pull for optional drives Removing a CD or DVD Using MusicMatch Jukebox Handling CDsPlaying Music CDs Using Windows Media Player HP Pavilion home PC Creating a CD by Using RecordNow Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW DriveMake a Music Disc from other CDs Creating a music CDClick Make a Music Disc Make a Music Disc from Audio FilesCommon Tasks Playing DVD Movies Creating a data CDClick Make a Data Disc Playing a DVD Viewing Help information Understanding DVD terminologyChoose InterVideo WinDVD Player Using country/region codes Using the WinDVD control panelCountry/Region 3 Southeast Asia Country/Region 4 Australia Country/Region 5 Northwest AsiaCountry/Region 6 China Using the Combo Drive Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R DriveUsing HP Pavilion PC Tools Informing You of Changes Using Updates from HP MessagesTo turn off the Updates from HP Service To start Updates from HPRe-enabling the Updates from HP Service HP Pavilion home PC Troubleshooting Resolving ProblemsAt all Click Turn Off Computer Problem Solution Click Control Panel Double-clickAdd or Remove Programs Help Problem Solution Using Application Recovery and System Recovery HP Pavilion home PC See System Recovery Using Recovery discs Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Recovery Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Using HP Recovery Tools CDTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD System RestoreApplication Recovery To start Application RecoveryTurn Off Computer, and click Restart to System Recovery Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding Starting System Recovery If the PC Is RespondingStarting System Recovery using recovery discs System Recovery Using Recovery discsTurn Off HP Pavilion home PC Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive Double-clickDisk Management Local Uninstalling programsTo display hard disk space Increasing available hard disk spaceUsing the Disk Cleanup utility Choose All Programs Choose Accessories Choose System ToolsRemoving desktop icons Reinstalling programs Index DVD Index Using with multi-channel speakers Index Product notices, 81 programs, uninstalling Upgrading and Servicing the PC HP Pavilion home PC
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