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Changing the computer boot order

Changing the computer boot order

If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

To change the boot order:

1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.

2.Restart the computer.

3.Press and hold esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

4.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

Removing the HP Recovery partition

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.

IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for minimized image recovery. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you have recovery options; see Creating HP Recovery media

on page 79.

Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:

1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.

2.Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

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User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Protecting your WLAN Using the integrated numeric keypad Improving performance Creating recovery media and backups Page 1 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource More HP resourcesContents country/us/en/wwcontactus.htmlFront 2 Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwaresee Using a USB device on page Right sidesee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only see Using a USB device on pageAC adapter light see Using a USB device on page Left sideLeft side Rear Chapter 2 Getting to know your computerDisplay TouchPad Lights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readersee Managing power on page Hibernation on pageesc key Keysfn key 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer num lock keyBottom BottomLabels Using the wireless controls 3 Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WLANUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WLANProtecting your WLAN Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WLANConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN4 Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia Featuresdevice on page Using the webcaminformation, see the Regulatory, Safety and fn keyConnecting headphones Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting a microphone2. Select Hardware and Sound Sound Using videoChecking the sound 2. Select Hardware and Sound SoundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an HDMI device Configuring audio settings with HDMI TV Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onTapping Using TouchPad gestures2. Select Synaptics TouchPad Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only 2-finger click select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keys6 Managing power Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating Sleep and HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep 3. In the left pane, click Choose what the power button does Setting password protection on wakeup2. Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Power Options 4. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailableUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Removing a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level when external power is availableDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer Connecting a USB device Using a USB device7 Managing and sharing information Connecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc 5. Check Share this folder Sharing data and drives and accessing software4. On the Local Disk C Properties window, select Advanced Sharing 2. Select Open Network and Sharing CenterImproving performance 8 Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive 7. Remove the hard drive bracket 2 from the hard drive To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure6. Remove the 4 screws 1 from the hard drive bracket 8. Disconnect the hard drive cable 3 from the hard driveUsing Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules 8. Insert a new memory module Improving performance12. Turn on the computer 9. Replace the service door 10. Replace the battery64 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Security feature 9 Securing your computer and informationComputer risk Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsUsing the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility BIOS passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using HP SimplePass select models onlySetting up Windows logon Registering fingerprintsUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesUsing an optional security cable lock on pageUpdating the BIOS 10 Using Setup Utility BIOS and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility BIOS Determining the BIOS versionDownloading a BIOS update Using System Diagnostics 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups See Creating HP Recovery media on pageCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page2. Click Settings Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows 2. Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionon page 12 Specifications Input powerOperating environment 86 Chapter 12 Specifications13 Electrostatic Discharge Index M maintenance J jacksPage WLAN label WLAN antennas, identifyingWLAN device zooming TouchPad gesture