HP m470n, m476n, m477.uk, m380.uk, m377n, m370n To start System Recovery if the PC is responding

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System Recovery

When other methods of repairing your system software (like System Restore or Application Recovery) fail, you may want to use the HP System Recovery program as a last resort to reinstall the software.

When necessary, you can reinstall the operating system and the application software that was originally installed on the PC at the factory by using the System Recovery program.

The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on the hard disk drive that stores an image of the original software.

In the unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in the special recovery partition on the hard disk drive, use recovery discs to reinstall the operating system and software to the hard disk drive. See “System Recovery Using Recovery Discs” on page 206.

Make your own recovery discs (CDs or DVD) before you need them. See “Using HP PC Recovery CD- DVD Creator” on page 202. You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive. See “Using HP Recovery Tools CD” on page 203.

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The HP System Recovery program deletes any data or programs that you installed after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc.

To start System Recovery if the PC is responding

1 Turn off the PC. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. Turn on the PC.

2 Click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and click HP PC System Recovery.

3 Wait until the System Recovery window appears asking Do you really want to start System Recovery?

4 Click Yes to continue with the recovery process. If you created recovery discs, you may be directed to insert recovery disc #1.

5 The PC starts the recovery; wait for the onscreen instructions to display, and then follow those instructions.

6 Complete the PC startup, and finish the registration process. Then reconnect all peripheral devices.

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The System Recovery image is in a partition area of the hard disk drive and takes up part of the total drive space. This disk space is not usually available for

your use.

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Contents HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Ii HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Table of Contents Remote Control Upgrading and Servicing Application and System Recovery 199 Vi HP Media Center PC User’s Guide Welcome AC Power Safety Warnings Safety InformationRead and follow all warnings Safety and Comfort How to Use this GuideGetting Help Where Can I Find Information?HP Customer Care Help and SupportHP Utility Programs HP Web Site and HP SupportPC and Main Components Media Center Components InventoryComponents may vary by model Speaker System Components Getting the Most Out of Media Center Checklist Setting Up My PCPC Installation checklist Front of PC Features and Locations May VaryButton Media Center Shortcut Media Center Shortcut ButtonsLocation and number of connectors may vary by model Front connector portsV W Back of PCSwitching Display Devices Connecting the MonitorConnecting to the Internet Through a Modem Connection Connecting the Printer or ScannerConnecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LAN Connecting the Remote Sensor Connecting the FM Radio Antenna Connecting the Signal SourceSelect Models Only Using the TV Cables Connecting the Television SignalOptional Connections Connecting the TV Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Existing Setup Add the PC with a splitterHp media center pc user’s guide Set-top box/satellite Hp media center pc user’s guide Video or composite cable Enabling TV Out Image for nVidia Graphics Card Click Device Settings and then click Select Output DeviceEnabling TV Out Image for ATI Graphics Card Speaker Systems Connecting the SpeakersAccessing sound programs Audio ConnectorsDigital Output Only check box Setting up digital speaker outputKlipsch Speaker System Altec Lansing Speaker System Speaker System Connecting 5.1 SpeakersConnecting Multi-channel Audio Speakers to the PC Recording Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Sound ManagerEnable Digital Audio Output Optional Choose All ProgramsSelect 6 speaker mode 5.1 channel Adjusting the VolumeConfigure Multi-Channel Audio Output Configure Multi-Channel Audio for Media CenterUsing the Headphones Using the MicrophoneResolving Sound Issues Hp media center pc user’s guide Open Easy Internet Sign-up Starting My PCStarting the PC for the First Time Selecting an ISPMedia Center PC Desktop View Desktop shortcuts select models only Using the Start MenuIcon Opens Use it to Software Programs Click Turn Off Using PC Help and ToolsTurning Off the PC Choose PC Help & ToolsTaking the PC out of Standby Manual Standby ModeStandby Mode Tips Putting the PC into StandbyManual Hibernation Mode Click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Automatic Standby or Hibernation ModeUsing Media Center Help Installing SoftwareHp media center pc user’s guide Using the Keyboard Using the PC HardwareSpecial Keyboard Buttons Access buttonsInternet buttons Media Control or Playback Buttons Configuring the keyboard buttons Using the MouseUsing the mouse buttons Dragging and dropping Switching mouse button functionsScrolling Panning AutoscrollingAutoscrolling does not work with some software programs Wireless Receiver Wireless Keyboard Set45˚ Feet Remote ControlUse alkaline batteries in the remote control Install the remote control batteriesHandling a CD or DVD CD and DVD DrivesInserting a CD or DVD CD Writer Plus Using the DVD-ROM driveUsing the CD Writer Plus DVD-ROM DriveDVD/CD Writer Plus Combo Drive Using the DVD WriterUsing the combo drive DVD WriterChoose RecordNow Using the diskette driveOpening the RecordNow! program Diskette Floppy DriveSome PCs come with a 6-In-1 card reader In-1 Memory Card ReaderFormatting a memory card Troubleshooting the memory card reader Using the 7-In-1 memory card readerIn-1 Media Types Understanding the 7-In-1 Memory Card ReaderSpecial Note about the Safely Remove Hardware utility Understanding the in-use lightUsing the Digital Camera Dock Hp media center pc user’s guide Using Media Center Using Media CenterGetting the Most out of Media Center Media Center OverviewOpening Media Center Navigating Media Center Media Center Start Menu To set the PC location Setting PC Location for Program GuideMedia Center Setup Using the Media Center Setup Wizard Select download method for your Internet connection Set up Television Signal Set up Program Guide Menu bar icon Action Media Center Menu barsUsing Shortcut Buttons Setting Media Center as the Automatic CD PlayerRemote control Keyboard Front of computerRemote control cannot Remote ControlWhat Can I Do with the Media Center Remote Control? Remote control canFeatures and location may vary Remote Control Buttons OverviewRemote Control To begin using your remote control Some older DVDs may not include a DVD menu Remote Control ButtonsDirect access buttons MenuRemote control LED and the remote sensor LED Recording in standby modeStandby button Media playback buttons Navigation and other direct access buttons Audio and Video buttons Hp media center pc user’s guide My TV Digital video recording features are for select models onlyWhat Can I Do in My TV? To watch a television program Watching TVGuide Using Remote Control in My TVRemote Control Button Action Live TVWatching Live TV Using the Digital Video Recorder Viewing the television program guide Using the Television Program GuideManually Downloading the Guide Downloading the Television Program GuideClick Network and Internet Setting up an Internet Dial-Up ConnectionSelect Connect to the Internet, and then click Next Removing Channels from Your Guide Adding Missing Channels to GuideSelect Add channel To search for a TV program Searching for Programs in My TVSearching for TV programs using categories Record icon in taskbar Recording TV ProgramsRecording icon Recording TV tips Standby Mode and Scheduled RecordingsImportant Information About My TV and FM Radio My TV Recording TV from Search Select Channel and time Recording manuallyCenter Help My TV SettingsOpening the Recorded History Window Recorded TV HistoryPlaying a recorded program Recorded TVPlaying Recorded TV Programs Recording error Description of error About Recording ErrorsCommon recording errors Viewing recording errorsImportant information about recorded TV programs Resolving Recording ConflictsDeleting a Recorded Program or Series Deleting a Scheduled Program or SeriesSome DVDs don’t have ratings assigned to them Setting Movie/DVD or TV RatingsBlocking Unwanted TV Programs and Movies Select TV RatingsDisplaying Teletext Setting Caption DisplayAbout Teletext Preparing the Code Key Files Safeguarding Your Recorded TV ProgramsUsers\DRM\ Make the Backup CD Choose Restore files and settings, and then click Next Use the Code Key Backup CD After System RecoveryManaging Hard Disk Space Adjusting TV recording and storage settingsRecorder Click Properties Using the Disk Cleanup UtilityAdjusting System Restore settings Delete Recorded TV programsAbout Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Recording quality and hard disk storage space Freeing up space on your hard disk driveQuality Recording Hard disk space used To display hard disk drive space To uninstall programsDouble-click Disk Management Local Hp media center pc user’s guide What Can I Do in My Music? My MusicWhat Can I Do in Windows Media Player? Using Remote Control in My Music Using Supported File Types for My MusicAdding music files Creating Your Music LibraryDeleting Music files Searching Computer for Music Files Adding CD Tracks to the Music Library Playing Digital Music Files To play a music CD using Media CenterTo find a music file Finding Music Files in My MusicPlaying a Song Setting Up an Automatic Disc JockeyFinding and Playing an Album To create a playlist Creating a PlaylistSelect Media Library Select Select Visualizations Selecting a VisualizationWhat Can I Do in My Pictures? My PicturesAbout viewing pictures in Media Center Using Supported File Types for My PicturesZoom in and pan your pictures Using Remote Control in My PicturesDisplay picture information Navigate your picturesOrganizing Your Pictures Viewing Your Pictures in Media Center To play video CD slide shows Viewing Pictures as a Slide ShowTo sort pictures To view a slide show with musicTurning On or Off Photo Captions Rotating picturesPrinting Your Pictures Editing picturesSetting up your printer Zoom In and Pan Across a Picture Using HP Image Zone HP Image Zone tabs and buttons Changing Picture Settings for Slide Shows Hp media center pc user’s guide What Can I Do in My Videos? My VideosPlay back your videos Using Remote Control When Playing a VideoDisplay video information Navigate your videosOrganizing Your Videos Select My Videos Select My Videos or Shared Video . Playing Digital VideosPlaying a Video Stored on Removable Media Playing a Video in Full Screen ModeVideos , Shared Video , or Other media Sorting VideosViewing Video Details Select Sort by date or Sort by nameTo connect a digital video camera to the PC Working with Home VideosTo record videos from a digital video camera Using Supported File Types for My VideosAbout Playing DVDs Play DVDPlaying DVDs in Media Center To play a DVD movie in Media CenterRemote Control button Action DVD Menu Using Remote Control When Playing a DVDWatching DVD in the inset window or in a resized window Stopping a DVD moviePlaying a DVD movie already in your drive Changing DVD Audio Changing DVD Movie LanguageWhat Can I Do in Radio? FM RadioImportant Information About FM Radio and My TV Playing FM Radio StationsListening to Internet Radio Organizing Your Preset Radio StationsSelect napster radio Using Remote Control When Playing a Radio Station Pictures Media Center SettingsChanging Media Center Settings RadioChanging General Settings Changing TV Settings Changing Other Settings Recording Minutes on Quality One DVD est To change the Recording Quality settingRecording CDs and DVDs About Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVDTo copy a Recorded TV program with ArcSoft ShowBiz Copying Recorded TV Programs to DVD or CDRecording CDs and DVDs Click Add Files and Folders button Copy a TV program to a DVD with RecordNowRecording Music, Data, and Video files to CDs and DVDs Watching Recorded TV Programs on DVDRecording with RecordNow Recording with the CD Writing Wizard Recording with ArcSoft ShowBizTo connect the analog home video source and record Capturing Analog Home VideoHp media center pc user’s guide To disconnect the analog home video source Hp media center pc user’s guide Preparing the Computer Upgrading and ServicingRemoving the Side Panels Locating Components in the PC Chassis Replacing the Side PanelsReplacing the Fan Duct Removing the Fan DuctReplacing the Front Panel Removing the Front PanelAccessing the Optical Drives Removing the Optical Drive Installing a New Optical Drive Removing the drive cage Replacing and Adding DrivesReplacing the drive cage Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive DIMMs Adding MemoryDDR DIMMs Removing a memory module Installing a memory moduleReplacing Add-In Cards Removing Add-In CardsInstalling an HP Camera Docking Station Music Guide Hp media center pc user’s guide Using Application Recovery and System Recovery Application and System RecoverySystem PC Problem/Status TableCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs To run HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD CreatorTo create or to start the HP PC Recovery Tools CD Using HP Recovery Tools CDSystem Restore To start Application Recovery Application RecoveryTo start System Recovery if the PC is responding System RecoverySystem Recovery Using Recovery Discs To start System Recovery if the PC is not respondingStarting System Recovery using recovery discs To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs Important information about recorded TV programs Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Problem Solution My computer won’tClick Turn Off Computer Problem Solution ComputerOr part of it doesn’t Seem to be workingAny sound Doesn’t makeSurround sound isn’t working On the keyboard Problem Solution When I push oneSpecial or Multimedia buttonsAppears to Problem Solution MonitorDoesn’t work Even though ComputerMy software stopped working My remote control doesn’t workCannot remove ProblemSolutionCD or DVD Hp media center pc user’s guide Errors Problem Solution Resolving VideoOccurring when Problem Solution My DVDCodec errors are Won’t playNumerals IndexDVD Internet buttons 49 Internet connection modem Page Page Removing and replacing add-in cards 195 fan duct Teletext, displaying 114 Television Program Guide
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