HP Pavilion 10 Touchsmart 10 E000 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION: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 computer...

To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostics tools in the following order:
a.Connected USB drive
NOTE:To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 54.
b.Hard drive
c.BIOS
2.When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow
the on-screen...

10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes:
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
Creating recovery media and backups
1.After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a
backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall the
original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.
HP Recovery...

separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from
support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can
also find contact information from the HP website. Go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, select your
country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you use an external optical drive, it
must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a
USB port on an external device, such...

For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 58.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by
using the HP Recovery media that you created or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models
only). If you have not already created recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media on page 55.
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:
●System...

IMPORTANT:For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select
models only).
1.Press f11 while the computer boots.
– or –
Press and hold f11 as you press the power button.
2.Choose your keyboard layout.
3.Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.
4.Select Recovery Manager, and then 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...

11 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
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12 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 6
AC adapter, testing 42
action keys
decrease screen brightness
35
Help and Support 35
identifying 12
increase screen brightness 35
next track or section 36
play, pause, resume 36
previous track or section 35
switch screen image 35
volume down 36
volume mute 36
volume up 36
wireless 36
antivirus software, using 50
audio features, testing 22
audio-out (headphone)/audio-in
(microphone) jack 6, 21
B
backing up software and
information 51
backups 55
battery
discharging 40
disposing 41
low...