HP Pavilion Dm1 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore:
NOTE:Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before starting the backup process.
NOTE:The backup process might take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.
You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, refer to Help and Support.
Using system restore points
When backing up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point saves
and names a snapshot of the hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that
point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to the system.
NOTE:Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since
the last restore point.
Create additional restore points to provide increased protection for the system files and settings.
When to create restore points
Create restore points:
●Before adding or extensively modifying software or hardware
●Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE:If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, reverse the restoration.
Create a system restore point
To create a system restore point:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System Protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5.Click Create.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							Restore to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning
optimally:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Click System Restore.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE:You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends using HP
Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up the
computer.
Recovery Manager software repairs or restores the system if you experience system failure or instability.
Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models
only) on the hard drive. However, if the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you might not have
a recovery partition. If that is the case, recovery discs are included with the computer. Use these discs
to recover the operating system and software.
NOTE:Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not already
tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
NOTE:Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not
provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturers Web site or reinstalled from
the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs:
1.Back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive, and then restart the computer.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only)
NOTE:Computers with an SSD might not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not have a
recovery partition, you are not able to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs are included for
computers that do not have a partition. Use these discs to recover the operating system and software.
To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present,
an HP recovery drive is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window.
On some models, a recovery can be performed from the partition on the hard drive. This restores the
computer to its factory condition.
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							To restore the system from the partition:
1.Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
●Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
– or –
●Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press f11 (HP Recovery).
2.Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							12 Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc.
2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
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							Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Because Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection
are by keystroke.
●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
●To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the
arrow keys or f5 or f6.
●To select an item, press enter.
●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
●To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.
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							Displaying system information
You can use Setup Utility to view such information as the system time and date and information that
identifies the computer. The following procedure explains how to do this. If Setup Utility is not open,
begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Select the Main menu.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
3.When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.
4.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE:Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default settings.
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							Exiting Setup Utility
You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
●To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.
●To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows.
Setup Utility menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
Main menu
SelectTo do this
System information
●View and change the system time and date.
●View identification information about the computer.
●View specification information about the processor, memory size,
system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).
Security menu
SelectTo do this
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
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							System Configuration menu
SelectTo do this
Language SupportChange the language of Setup Utility.
Virtualization Technology (select models only)Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
LAN Power Saving (select models only)Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when
the computer is in DC mode.
Fan Always OnEnabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will
always be on.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay
for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds
each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
●HP QuickWeb—Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu during
POST.
◦Delay to boot Windows—Set the delay for the HP QuickWeb
Boot Menu to 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds.
●CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the
internal network adapter.
●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:
◦Notebook Hard Drive
◦USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Drive
◦USB CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Floppy
◦Network Adapter
Diagnostics menu
SelectTo do this
Primary Hard Disk Self TestRun a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
NOTE:On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the
Primary Hard Disk Self Test.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
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							Index
A
AC adapter
connecting 67
identifying 15
testing 67
administrator password
creating 80
entering 81
managing 80
airport security information 42
antennas 14
applications key, Windows 8
audio devices, connecting
external 37
audio functions, checking 37
audio-in (microphone) jack 10,
33
audio-out (headphone) jack 10,
33
B
backup
customized window, toolbar,
and menu bar settings 90
personal files 90
templates 90
Windows Backup and
Restore 91
battery
calibrating 73
charging 70,  73
conserving power 76
discharging 71
disposing 76
identifying 15
inserting 69
low battery levels 71
recharging 74
removing 69
storing 76battery bay, identifying 13
Battery Check 68
battery light 9,  70,  71
battery power 68
battery release latches 13,  69
battery temperature 76
bay, battery 13
BD drive 48
BIOS, updating 85
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti
DVD±R/RW Double Layer 48
Bluetooth device 17
boot options 98
boot order 98
buttons
left TouchPad 5
power 7
right TouchPad 5
wireless 7
C
cables
LAN 31
security 11
USB 50
VGA 38
caps lock light, identifying 6
CD drive 48
components
additional hardware 15
bottom 13
display 12
front 9
left-side 11
right-side 10
TouchPad 5
computer shutdown 77
connection
external power 67
WLAN 23conservation, power 76
cord, power 15
corporate WLAN connection 23
critical battery level 71
D
dedicated recovery partition 92
Diagnostics menu 98
digital card
inserting 51
removing 52
supported formats 51
Digital Media Slot, identifying 10
Disk Cleanup software 43
Disk Defragmenter software 43
diskette drive 48
display
image, switching 59
screen brightness hotkeys 60
system information 96
display switch, identifying 12
drive light 44
drive light, identifying 9
drive media 63
drives
boot order 98
connecting external 49
diskette 48
external 48
hard 45,  46,  48
optical 48
DVD drive 48
E
earbuds 10,  33
encryption 22
esc key 8
external audio devices,
connecting 37
external drive 48
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							external monitor port
identifying 10
F
f11 92,  93
fan always on 98
firewall 22
fn key 8,  58
full system recovery 88
function keys 8,  58
H
hard disk drive
external 48
installing 46
removing 45
replacing 45
hard drive
external 48
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection 44
installing 46
removing 45
replacing 45
hard drive bay, identifying 13
hard drive cover
removing 54
replacing 55
hard drive self test 98
hardware, identifying 4
HDMI port 39
HDMI port, identifying 11
HDMI, connecting 39
headphone (audio-out) jack 10,
33
headphones 10,  33
Hibernation
exiting 64
initiated during critical battery
level 71
initiating 64
high-definition devices,
connecting 39
hotkeys
decreasing screen
brightness 60
decreasing speaker sound 60
decreasing speaker
volume 34
description 58increasing screen
brightness 60
increasing speaker
volume 34,  60
initiating QuickLock 60
initiating Sleep 59
muting speaker sound 60
muting speaker volume 34
switching screen image 59
using 59
HP Connection Manager
software 20
HP MediaSmart, starting 36
HP Mobile Broadband
Module 24,  25
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection 44
HP QuickWeb
introducing 1
Setup Utility 98
HP USB Ethernet Adapter,
connecting 31
hubs 50
I
icons
network 18,  29
wireless 18
installed drives, identifying 41
interference, minimizing 30
internal display switch,
identifying 12
internal microphone,
identifying 12,  33
Internet connection setup 21
J
jacks
audio-in (microphone) 10,  33
audio-out (headphone)  10,
33
RJ-45 (network) 10
K
keyboard hotkeys, identifying 58
keypad, embedded
enabling and disabling 61
identifying 61
switching key functions 62
using 61keypad, external
num lock 62
using 62
keys
esc 8
fn 8
function 8
Windows applications 8
Windows logo 8
L
labels
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity 16
regulatory 16
service tag 16
LAN Power Saving 98
language support 98
latches, battery release 13
left TouchPad button,
identifying 5
light, drive 44
lights
battery 9
caps lock 6
drive 9
power 6
webcam 12
wireless 6
local area network (LAN)
cable required 31
connecting cable 31
low battery level 71
M
Main menu 97
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 43
Disk Defragmenter 43
memory module
inserting 55
removing 54
memory module slot 13
memory test 98
microphone (audio-in) jack 10,
33
monitor port, external 10
monitor, connecting 38
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