HP Pavilion 13 S000 X360 Convertible Pc User Manual

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS)
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of
system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the...

Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and
install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an
optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation,
follow these instructions:
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Do not disconnect power from the computer...

10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) utility that allows you to run
diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside
the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating
system or other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI):
1.Start Setup Utility:
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Computers or tablets with keyboards:...

3.In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
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Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
4.Select your computer model, and then select your operating system.
5.In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment.
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Click Download, and then select Run.
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11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard
procedure for most models.
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Creating recovery media and backups
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Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to Help and Support.
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From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
IMPORTANT:If you will be using F11 startup recovery or USB media recovery to recover your system, the
tablet battery must have at...

Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)
IMPORTANT:If your computer does not list a Create recovery media option, you can obtain recovery media
for your system from support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, select your
country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that allows you to create recovery media after you...

Using Windows tools
You can create system restore points and create backups of personal information using Windows tools. 
NOTE:If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
For more information and steps, see Help and Support.
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From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation
and level of expertise:
IMPORTANT:Not all methods are...

What you need to know before you get started
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HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not
provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturers website
or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT:Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct
computer issues.
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HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. If you have not...

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)
The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery (select
models only) without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can be
used only if the hard drive is still working.
To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:
IMPORTANT:For tablets with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before
beginning these steps (select models...

Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press the Windows button, and then tap f9 for boot
options.
3.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.
IMPORTANT:After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can no longer use the Windows Refresh
option or the Windows option to remove...