User guide

Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 70
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 71
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 71
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 72
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 72
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 73
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 73
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 74
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 74
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 75
12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and System Diagnostics ................................................................ 76
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 76
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 76
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 76
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 77
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 78
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 78
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 78
Using MultiBoot .................................................................................................................................. 79
About the boot device order ............................................................................................... 79
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................ 79
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .................................................... 80
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................. 80
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................. 81
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ........................................................... 81
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 81
13 Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 83
Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 83
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 84
14 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 85
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...................................................................................................... 86
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