HP Pavilion Touchsmart 15 B000 Sleekbook Manual

Restore and recovery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your
situation and level of expertise:
●If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restore
your information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for using File
History, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help
and Support. 
●If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled...

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.Select 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 an optional external optical drive, and then
restart the computer.
– or –...

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...

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 4
AC adapter, testing 41
action keys
decrease screen brightness
32
functions 32
Help and Support 32
identifying 10
increase screen brightness 32
next track or section 32
play, pause, resume 32
previous track or section 32
switch screen image 32
using 32
volume down 32
volume mute 33
volume up 33
wireless 33
antivirus software, using 53
audio 19
audio functions, checking 20
audio-in (microphone) jack 5
audio-out (headphone) jack 5, 19
B
back up
personal files 60
backing up software and...

high-definition devices,
connecting 21, 22
hot keys
description 34
display system information 34
functions 34
using 34
HP 3D DriveGuard 47
HP and third-party software
updates, installing 54
HP Recovery Manager 63
correcting boot problems 64
starting 63
HP Recovery media
creating 60
recovery 64
HP Recovery partition 63
recovery 63
removing 64
hubs 43
I
input power 65
installing
critical updates 53
optional security cable lock 54
integrated webcam light,
identifying 6, 18
Intel Rapid Start Technology  35...

reset
computer 61, 62
steps 62
restore
Windows File History 61
right-click
using touch screen gestures
28
right-edge swipe 30
RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying
4
S
scrolling TouchPad gesture 25
security cable lock, installing 54
security cable slot, identifying 5
security, wireless 15
serial number 11
service label, computer 11
service labels
locating 11
setting password protection on
wakeup 36
setup of WLAN 15
Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
52
shipping the computer 49
Shortcut keys
Windows 8 shortcut...