HP Pavilion 14 V200 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

Setting Windows passwordsPasswordFunctionUser passwordProtects access to a Windows user account.Administrator passwordProtects administrator-level access to computer contents.NOTE:This password cannot be used to access Setup 
Utility (BIOS) contents.
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
PasswordFunctionAdministrator password●Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility 
(BIOS).
●If you forget your administrator password, you cannot 
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
NOTE:The administrator password can...

the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your 
computer.
Using antivirus software
Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function 
abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any 
damage they have caused.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to  date.
An antivirus program may be...

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the 
software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems 
and improve functionality of the software.
Securing your wireless network
When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see 
Protecting your WLAN on page 17.
Backing up your software applications and information
Regularly back up your software applications...

9Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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)
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the...

Downloading a BIOS updateCAUTION: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:
Do not disconnect power from the...

To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order:
a.Connected USB drive
NOTE:To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see 
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 64.
b.Hard drive
c.BIOS
2.When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard arrow keys to select the type of diagnostic 
test you want to...

10Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes:
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
Creating recovery media and backups
1.After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall the 
original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.
HP Recovery...

separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer 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. If you use an external optical drive, it 
must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a 
USB port on an external device,...

●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 67.
●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 (select models only) 
on page 68.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP...

To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:IMPORTANT:For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select 
models only).
1.Press f11 while the computer boots.
– or –
Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.
2.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
3.Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Using HP Recovery media to recover
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your...