HP Pavilion Touchsmart 15 B100 Sleekbook Manual

							3.Select Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen.
4.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 from one of the following recovery options:
●System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for
the programs that were installed at the factory.
●Minimized Image Recovery—Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers
and software, but not other software applications.
●Factory Reset—Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by deleting all
information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating
system and the software that was installed at the factory.
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
●HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not
provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturers
website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
●Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer
issues.
●HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails.
●To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use HP Recovery media.
●If the HP Recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from the
HP website. For U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go
to 
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
IMPORTANT:HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal
data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to retain.
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only)
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a minimized image recovery
without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can only be
used if the hard drive is still working.
To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:
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 HP Recovery Manager, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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							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 –
Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into a USB port on your computer, 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 62.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the computer boot order
If 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 startup information. You can
change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.
To change the boot order:
1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.
2.Restart the computer.
3.Press and hold esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.
4.Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to boot from.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Removing the HP Recovery partition
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive
space.
IMPORTANT:Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use Windows
Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery
Manager option for minimized image recovery. Create HP Recovery media before removing the
Recovery partition to ensure you have recovery options; see 
Creating HP Recovery media
on page 58.
Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:
1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.
2.Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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							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 DC power within the following specifications. Operating voltage and
current varies by platform.
Input power Rating
Operating voltage and current 19.5 V dc @ 3.33 A – 65 W
– or –
18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A – 65 W
DC plug of external HP power supply
NOTE:This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not
exceeding 240 V rms.
NOTE:The computer operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label.
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)
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							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
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							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 computer, unplug it after being
properly grounded and before removing a cover.
●Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.
●Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.
●Use nonmagnetic tools.
●Before handling components, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface
of the component.
●If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
If you need more information about static electricity or assistance with component removal or
installation, contact support.
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							Index
A
AC adapter 4
AC adapter, testing 40
action keys
decrease screen brightness
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
volume down 32
volume mute 32
volume up 32
wireless 32
antivirus software, using 52
audio 19
audio functions, checking 20
audio-in (microphone) jack 5
audio-out (headphone) jack 5, 19
B
back up
personal files 58
backing up software and
information 53
backups 57
battery
conserving power 38
disposing 39
replacing 39
storing 39
battery bay 11, 12
battery information, finding 37
battery lock, identifying 11
battery power 36
battery release latch 11
battery temperature 39
best practices 1
BIOS
determining version 54
downloading an update 55
updating 54Bluetooth device 13, 16
boot order
changing HP Recovery
Manager 62
buttons
left TouchPad 7
power 9
right TouchPad 7
TouchPad on/off 7
C
cables
USB 43
caps lock light, identifying 8
caring for your computer 47
checking audio functions 20
cleaning your computer 47
components
bottom 11
display 6
left side 5
right side 3
top 7
computer reset 60
computer, traveling 39
configuring audio for HDMI 21
connecting to a WLAN 16
connector, power 4
conservation, power 38
corporate WLAN connection 16
critical battery level 38
CyberLink PowerDVD 22
D
deleted files
restoring 59
digital card
inserting 44
Digital Media Slot, identifying 4
Disk Cleanup software 47
Disk Defragmenter software 46E
edge swipe gestures 25, 29
right-edge swipe 26
top-edge swipe 26
edge—swipe gestures
top-edge swipe 30
electrostatic discharge 65
esc key, identifying 10
external AC power, using 39
external devices 43
F
f4 key 21
firewall software 52
fn key, identifying 10, 33
fun things to do 1
H
hard drive
HP 3D DriveGuard 46
hard drive light 4
HDMI
configuring audio 21
HDMI port, connecting 20
HDMI port, identifying 4, 18
headphones
connecting 20
Help and Support
how to access 2
Hibernation
exiting 35
initiated during critical battery
level 38
initiating 34, 35
high-definition devices,
connecting 20
hot keys
description 33
display system information 33
using 33
HP 3D DriveGuard 46
HP and third-party software
updates, installing 52
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							HP Recovery Manager 61
correcting boot problems 62
starting 61
HP Recovery media
creating 58
recovery 62
HP Recovery partition 61
recovery 61
removing 62
hubs 42
I
input power 63
installing
critical updates 52
Integrated numeric keypad 33
integrated numeric keypad,
identifying 10, 33
integrated webcam light,
identifying 6, 18
Intel Rapid Start Technology  34
internal microphone, identifying
6, 18
Internet connection setup 15
Internet security software, using
51
J
jack
audio-in (microphone) 5
audio-out (headphone) 5, 19
network 4
RJ-45 (network) 4
RJ-45 (network) lights 4
K
Keyboard and Mouse
using the keyboard and
mouse 31
keyboard hot keys, identifying 33
keypad, integrated numeric 10
Keys
using the action keys 31
using the keys 31
keys
action 10
esc 10
fn 10
num lock 10
Windows logo 10L
labels
regulatory 12
service 11
wireless certification 12
WLAN 12
LAN
connecting 17
latch, battery release 11
left-edge swipe 27, 30
lights
AC adapter 4
caps lock 8
hard drive 4
mute 8
power 3, 8
TouchPad 7, 8
webcam 6, 18
wireless 8
M
maintenance
Disk Cleanup 47
Disk Defragmenter 46
microphone
connecting 20
minimized image
creating 61
minimized image recovery 61
model description
label 11
mouse, external
setting preferences 23
music 19
mute light, identifying 8
N
network cable
LAN requirements 17
network jack, identifying 4
num lock key, identifying 10, 33
O
operating environment 63
optional external devices, using
43
original system recovery 61P
passwords
Setup Utility (BIOS) 51
Windows 51
pinch touch screen gesture 28
pinching TouchPad gesture 25
ports
HDMI 4, 18, 20
USB 2.0 5, 19
USB 3.0 4, 19
power
battery 36
conserving 36, 38
power button, identifying 9
power connector, identifying 4
power lights, identifying 3, 8
power meter 36
power plan 36
PowerDVD 22
product name and number,
computer 11
public WLAN connection 16
R
recovery 59, 60
discs 58, 62
HP Recovery Manager 61
media 62
starting 61
supported discs 58
system 61
USB flash drive 62
using HP Recovery media 58
recovery media
creating 58
creating using HP Recovery
Manager 58
recovery partition 61
removing 62
recycle
computer 59, 60
refresh 60
computer 59
regulatory information
regulatory label 12
wireless certification labels 12
remove everything and reinstall
Windows 60
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							reset
computer 59, 60
steps 60
restore
Windows File History 59
right-edge swipe 29
RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying
4
S
scrolling TouchPad gesture 24
security cable slot, identifying 5
security, wireless 15
serial number 11
service label, computer 11
service labels
locating 11
setting password protection on
wakeup 35
setup of WLAN 15
Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
51
shipping the computer 48
Shortcut keys
Windows 8 shortcut keys 32
shutdown 41
Sleep
exiting 35
initiating 34, 35
slots
Digital Media 4
security cable 5
software
CyberLink PowerDVD 22
Disk Cleanup 47
Disk Defragmenter 46
software updates, installing 52
speakers
connecting 19
speakers, identifying 9, 19
storing a battery 39
stretch touch screen gesture 28
supported discs
recovery 58
system information hot key 33
system recovery 61
system restore point
creating 57
restoring 59T
temperature 39
testing an AC adapter 40
Touch screen
touch screen, using 27
Touch screen gestures 29, 30
edge–swipe gestures 29, 30
one-finger slide 27
pinch 28
rotating 29
tapping 28
TouchPad
buttons 7
TouchPad gestures 25, 26
edge—swipe gestures 27
pinching 25
scrolling 24
zooming 25
TouchPad light 7
TouchPad on/off button 7
TouchPad reader light 8
TouchPad zone, identifying 7
traveling with the computer 12,
39, 48
turning off the computer 41
U
unresponsive system 41
USB 2.0 ports, identifying 5, 19
USB 3.0 ports, identifying 4, 19
USB cable, connecting 43
USB devices
connecting 42
description 42
removing 43
USB hubs 42
using external AC power 39
using passwords 50
using the power meter 36
V
vents, identifying 5, 11
video 20
W
warranty period
label 11
webcam 19
webcam light, identifying 6, 18
webcam, identifying 6, 18Windows
backup 58
File History 58, 59
Refresh 59, 60
reinstall 59, 60
remove everything and reinstall
option 60
reset 60
restoring files 59
system restore point 57, 59
Windows key, identifying 10
Windows passwords 51
Windows updates, installing 52
Wireless Assistant software 13
wireless button 13
wireless certification label 12
wireless controls
button 13
operating system 13
Wireless Assistant software
13
wireless light 8, 13
wireless network (WLAN)
connecting 16
corporate WLAN connection
16
equipment needed 15
functional range 16
public WLAN connection 16
security 15
using 14
wireless network, securing 53
WLAN antennas, identifying 6
WLAN device 14
WLAN label 12
Z
zooming TouchPad gesture 25
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