Choosing MultiBoot preferences ......................................................................................................

92

Setting a new boot order in Slate Setup ........................................................................

92

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt .............................................

92

Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ..............................................................................

93

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences .......................................................................

93

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ........................................................................

93

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ..................................................

94

8 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................

95

9 Backup and recovery – Windows 8 .................................................................................................................

96

Backing up your information ...............................................................................................................................

96

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................................

96

Using the Windows recovery tools ...................................................................................................

97

Using f11 recovery tools ...................................................................................................................

98

Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ...................................................

98

Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ......................................................................................

99

Using HP Software Setup ..................................................................................................................

99

10 Statement of Volatility ............................................................................................................................

100

Non-volatile memory usage .............................................................................................................................

102

Questions and answers .....................................................................................................................................

104

11 Backup and recovery – Windows 7 .............................................................................................................

106

Creating recovery media and backups ..............................................................................................................

106

Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................

106

Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ...............................................................

106

Creating recovery media ..............................................................................................

107

Backing up your information ..........................................................................................................

107

Performing a system recovery ..........................................................................................................................

108

Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................................................

108

Using f11 recovery tools (select models only) ...............................................................................

109

Using Windows 7 operating system media ....................................................................................

109

12 Power cord set requirements ....................................................................................................................

111

Requirements for all countries .........................................................................................................................

111

Requirements for specific countries and regions .............................................................................................

111

13 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................

113

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