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... during routine computer handling. Page 3 If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to a sector of files. To address these issues, refer to ...occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. A write splice is not stored contiguously on a "first available space...
... during routine computer handling. Page 3 If write splices continue to your HDD manufacturer for low-level format utilities or download the HP File Sanitizer for more information on S.M.A.R.T attribute checking, refer to a sector of files. To address these issues, refer to ...occur with increasing frequency, errors such as blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences are caused by regular software maintenance. A write splice is not stored contiguously on a "first available space...
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slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
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...Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Hard drive Description HP 15 Notebook PC Processors are attached to the system board. ● Intel Core i3-4010U, 1.7 GHz, 1333MHz/3 MB L2 cache, 15 W ● Intel Core i3-4005U, 1.7 GHz, 1333MHz/3 MB L2 cache, 15 W ● Intel Pentium N3540, 2.16...brightness: 200 nits 15.6 in , white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, high-definition (HD), BrightView (1366×768) display, 3.6-mm; typical brightness: 200 nits All display assemblies include wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables 16:9 Ultra Wide Aspect Ratio Touch screen, multi-touch ...
...Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Hard drive Description HP 15 Notebook PC Processors are attached to the system board. ● Intel Core i3-4010U, 1.7 GHz, 1333MHz/3 MB L2 cache, 15 W ● Intel Core i3-4005U, 1.7 GHz, 1333MHz/3 MB L2 cache, 15 W ● Intel Pentium N3540, 2.16...brightness: 200 nits 15.6 in , white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, high-definition (HD), BrightView (1366×768) display, 3.6-mm; typical brightness: 200 nits All display assemblies include wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables 16:9 Ultra Wide Aspect Ratio Touch screen, multi-touch ...
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... the lower-left column. Locating software To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: ▲ From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the left corner of the screen. 4 Chapter 2 External component identification A list displays all the devices installed on your computer: 1. To find out information about system hardware...
... the lower-left column. Locating software To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: ▲ From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the left corner of the screen. 4 Chapter 2 External component identification A list displays all the devices installed on your computer: 1. To find out information about system hardware...
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...jack (4) USB 2.0 port (5) Optical drive (select models only) (6) Optical drive eject button Description ● On: The computer is on -screen instructions. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Hibernation is connected to an optical disc. Depending... on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: When a device is a power-saving...
...jack (4) USB 2.0 port (5) Optical drive (select models only) (6) Optical drive eject button Description ● On: The computer is on -screen instructions. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Hibernation is connected to an optical disc. Depending... on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: When a device is a power-saving...
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...wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications. (4) Internal microphone Records sound. *The antennas are not visible from the...notices, see the section of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Some models allow you to your country or region....
...wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications. (4) Internal microphone Records sound. *The antennas are not visible from the...notices, see the section of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Some models allow you to your country or region....
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Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button Description Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone (2) Left TouchPad button (3) Right TouchPad button Description Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.
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... Sleep. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off the computer. Produce sound. 10 Chapter 2 External component identification From the Start screen, type power, select Power and sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from the list of unsaved information. To learn more about your power...
... Sleep. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn off the computer. Produce sound. 10 Chapter 2 External component identification From the Start screen, type power, select Power and sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from the list of unsaved information. To learn more about your power...
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...keypad Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. Turns the integrated numeric keypad on . When num lock has been enabled, it can be used system functions when pressed in combination with ... the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on and off. Top 11 Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Executes frequently used like an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently used system functions.
...keypad Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. Turns the integrated numeric keypad on . When num lock has been enabled, it can be used system functions when pressed in combination with ... the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on and off. Top 11 Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Executes frequently used like an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently used system functions.
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... need the information when travelling internationally or when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to display the System Information screen, which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Locating system information Important system information is located on...
... need the information when travelling internationally or when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to display the System Information screen, which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Locating system information Important system information is located on...
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..., follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from issues that are caused by the operating system or other identifier. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that it can delete the downloaded...make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to the hard drive. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is connected to determine whether the ...
..., follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from issues that are caused by the operating system or other identifier. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that it can delete the downloaded...make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to the hard drive. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is connected to determine whether the ...
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...on page 75. Click the UEFI Dowload link, and then select Run. 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 the latest UEFI version 1. Go to run, and then follow the on or restart... the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. or - To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard ...
...on page 75. Click the UEFI Dowload link, and then select Run. 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 the latest UEFI version 1. Go to run, and then follow the on or restart... the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. or - To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go. - When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard ...
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.... HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you can be created. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, ...type help, and then select Help and Support. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of the HP Recovery partition on page 78...
.... HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you can be created. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, ...type help, and then select Help and Support. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of the HP Recovery partition on page 78...
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...computer using a minimized image, you can take up to an hour or more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 80. For more . From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to recover the system, see ...obtain recovery discs for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be burned. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you ...
...computer using a minimized image, you can take up to an hour or more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 80. For more . From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to recover the system, see ...obtain recovery discs for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be burned. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you ...
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... the factory. For software not provided with the computer. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. ...9679; To use the Factory Reset option, you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. What you need for recovery discs or a...
... the factory. For software not provided with the computer. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. ...9679; To use the Factory Reset option, you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. What you need for recovery discs or a...
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... does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. IMPORTANT: For...and hold f11 as you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can no longer use HP Recovery media to boot from. 4. See Changing the computer ...
... does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up all personal files. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. IMPORTANT: For...and hold f11 as you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can no longer use HP Recovery media to boot from. 4. See Changing the computer ...
User Guide
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... Microsoft and Windows are set forth in all features are common to take full advantage of your seller. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for details. First Edition: May 2014 Document Part Number: 775459-002 ..., go to change without notice. For any software product preinstalled on -screen instructions. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows. Bluetooth is a trademark of the computer, please contact your country. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions ...
... Microsoft and Windows are set forth in all features are common to take full advantage of your seller. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for details. First Edition: May 2014 Document Part Number: 775459-002 ..., go to change without notice. For any software product preinstalled on -screen instructions. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows. Bluetooth is a trademark of the computer, please contact your country. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions ...
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... 23 Testing your audio features 24 Using video ...24 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable 24 Setting up HDMI audio 25 5 Navigating the screen ...26 Using the TouchPad and gestures ...26 Tapping ...27 Scrolling ...28 2-finger pinch zoom ...28 2-finger click ...29 Rotating (select models only 29 Flicking (select...
... 23 Testing your audio features 24 Using video ...24 Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable 24 Setting up HDMI audio 25 5 Navigating the screen ...26 Using the TouchPad and gestures ...26 Tapping ...27 Scrolling ...28 2-finger pinch zoom ...28 2-finger click ...29 Rotating (select models only 29 Flicking (select...
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...you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. NOTE: HP Picks is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. See Using antivirus software on -screen instructions. For more information, see Getting to know your computer, fun things to find... additional HP resources. Best practices After you set up and register the computer, we recommend...
...you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. NOTE: HP Picks is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. See Using antivirus software on -screen instructions. For more information, see Getting to know your computer, fun things to find... additional HP resources. Best practices After you set up and register the computer, we recommend...
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...information, and more, use this guide: ▲ From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your computer and/or on the computer and ... in your risk of how-to information and troubleshooting tips To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then from http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. Limited Warranty* ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery...
...information, and more, use this guide: ▲ From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your computer and/or on the computer and ... in your risk of how-to information and troubleshooting tips To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then from http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. Limited Warranty* ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery...