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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
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During the startup, do the following to enter the Recovery Manager program:
When the blue screen with the HP Invent logo appears, press the F11 key on the
keyboard. (You have only a few seconds to press the F11 key before the normal
startup process continues.)
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The computer starts the Recovery Manager program; wait for the onscreen instructions
to display, and then follow those instructions.
NOTE: System Recovery deletes any data or programs that you created or installed
after purchase. Be sure to back up any data that you want to keep onto a
removable disc.
6
Complete the computer startup, finish the registration process, and wait until you see
the desktop. Then, turn off the computer, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on
the computer.
Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs
This section contains the procedure for performing a System Recovery from the recovery
discs you created as described in Creating System Recovery Discs.
To run the System Recovery program using recovery discs:
1
If the computer works, create a backup CD or DVD containing all data files that you
want to save. Remove the backup disc from the disc tray when you are finished.
2
Insert recovery disc #1 into the appropriate drive tray (CD or DVD), and close
the tray.
3
If the computer works: Click the Windows Start Button, click
the Arrow button next to the Lock button, and then click
Shut Down.
Or
If the computer is not responding: Press and hold the On button approximately
5 seconds until the computer turns off.
4
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor, the keyboard,
and the mouse.
5
Disconnect or remove all external drives and remove the HP Personal Media Drive if
your computer includes one.