HP Pavilion 15 P200 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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 20.
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...

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 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.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2....

10Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is 
standard procedure for most models.
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to the HP Support Assistant.
▲From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
- or -
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right 
of...

●To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, 
and you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do 
not use rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE 
(rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or, 
instead, you can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. 
●If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability,...

●Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting 
the computer to its original state. For more information see Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
- or -
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far 
right of the taskbar.
●If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and 
Applications Reinstall...

●To use the Factory Reset option (select models only), you must use HP Recovery media. If you 
have not already created recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) 
on page 63.
●If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media 
does not work, 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....

1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the computer.
NOTE:If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the 
computer boot order. See 
Changing the computer boot order on page 67.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the computer boot order
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, 
which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for...

11Specifications
Input power 
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the 
computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The 
AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered 
from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power 
source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer.
The computer can operate...