HP Pavilion 17 E100 Touchsmart Notebook Pc Series Manual

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
When your computer is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows
Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
IMPORTANT:Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the
system at the factory.
NOTE:During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a
quick way to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and...

3.Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
4.Scroll the right-side choices down to display Remove everything and reinstall Windows.
5.Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using
the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose...

3.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
4.Select Recovery Manager, and 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
system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into the optical drive on your computer or into an
optional external optical...

12 Specifications
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 on...

Operating environment
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating10% to 90%10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
Operating environment 75 

13 Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for
example, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob.
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic
components. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe
these precautions:
●If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the...

Index
A
AC adapter 5
AC adapter, testing 41
action keys
decrease screen brightness
32
Help and Support 32
identifying 12
increase screen brightness 32
next track or section 33
play, pause, resume 33
previous track or section 33
switch screen image 32
volume down 33
volume mute 33
volume up 33
wireless 33
airport security devices 51
antivirus software, using 62
audio functions, checking 22
audio-out (headphone) jacks 6,
21
B
back up
personal files 69
backing up software and
information 63
backups 68...

I
input power 74
installing
critical security updates 62
optional security cable lock 63
integrated numeric keypad,
identifying 12, 34
Intel Wireless Display 25
Intel Wireless Music 25
internal display switch,
identifying 8
internal microphone, identifying
8, 20
Internet connection setup 16
Internet security software, using
62
J
jacks
audio-out (headphone) 6, 21
network 5
RJ-45 (network) 5
K
keyboard hot keys, identifying 34
keys
action 12
esc 12
fn 12
num lock 12, 34
Windows logo 12
L
labels
Bluetooth...

setting password protection on
wakeup 36
setup of WLAN 16
Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
61
shipping the computer 59
shutdown 42
Sleep
exiting 36
initiating 36
slots
Digital Media 6
security cable 5
software
CyberLink PowerDVD 25
Disk Cleanup 55
Disk Defragmenter 54
software updates, installing 62
speakers, connecting 22
speakers, identifying 11, 20
storing a battery 39
supported discs
recovery 69
system information hot key 34
system recovery 72
system restore point
creating 68
restoring 70
T
temperature...