User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices
- Managing power
- Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
- Setting password protection on wakeup
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Running on battery power
- Running on external AC power
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Managing and sharing information
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
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If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to
restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see
Recovering using HP
Recovery Manager on page 70.
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If you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager
offers the Remove Recovery Partition option.
For more information, see
Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 72.
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
system at the factory. Any Windows 8 apps that came preinstalled on your computer or were
purchased from the Windows Store will be saved.
NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling
traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
NOTE: You may be prompted for your permission or password when using Refresh. See Help and
Support for more information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.
To start Refresh:
1. Connect the tablet to the keyboard dock.
2. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the
charms.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
5. Scroll the right-side choices down to display Refresh your PC without affecting your files.
6. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, select Get started, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Remove everything and reinstall Windows
Sometimes you want to perform detailed reformatting of your computer, or you want to remove
personal information before you give away or recycle your computer. The process described in this
section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to its original state. This option removes
all personal data, apps, and settings from your computer, and reinstalls Windows.
IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your information. Before using this option,
back up any personal information you wish to retain.
You can initiate this option by using the f11 key or from the Start screen.
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Restore and recovery
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