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...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
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...select Start > Help and Support. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on -screen instructions. ...specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. The poster is also...
...select Start > Help and Support. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on -screen instructions. ...specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. The poster is also...
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... where you stopped working. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any...
... where you stopped working. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any...
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... Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Power plans can help ..., at the far right of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut down...
... Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Power plans can help ..., at the far right of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut down...
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...current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. To change your ...user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or...
...current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. To change your ...user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you do not need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or...
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...or decreasing display brightness, refer to the computer. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power, the ...the notification area, at the far right of the battery installed in the computer. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, ...
...or decreasing display brightness, refer to the computer. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power, the ...the notification area, at the far right of the battery installed in the computer. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, ...
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...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved...setting in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Preferences set at the factory...
...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved...setting in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Preferences set at the factory...
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... computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To monitor the status of the following conditions: WARNING! Connect the computer to keep your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. A broken battery seal voids your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run...
... computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To monitor the status of the following conditions: WARNING! Connect the computer to keep your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. A broken battery seal voids your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run...
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...● The display does not turn on , the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When HP CoolSense is turned on . ● The power lights are off. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of... to keep the surface temperature of comfort. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and fan settings to save...
...● The display does not turn on , the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When HP CoolSense is turned on . ● The power lights are off. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of... to keep the surface temperature of comfort. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and fan settings to save...
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... with cleaning products. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Refer to the... state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. ● When the battery is sensitive to magnetic fields. Handling drives 33
... with cleaning products. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Refer to the... state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. ● When the battery is sensitive to magnetic fields. Handling drives 33
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...Disk Cleanup. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your ... AC power. 2. Depending on the size of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without...
...Disk Cleanup. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may be prompted for your ... AC power. 2. Depending on the size of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to set Disk Defragmenter to run on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without...
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...covered by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Hard drives connected to -date status for the drive. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. For more information, refer to enable the notification area icon. ... Mobility Center may not show that you need to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to normal operation....
...covered by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Hard drives connected to -date status for the drive. NOTE: If prompted by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. For more information, refer to enable the notification area icon. ... Mobility Center may not show that you need to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to normal operation....
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... damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
... damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter.
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... a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to report the issue. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to start the computer...-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. To start ...
... a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to report the issue. If it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to start the computer...-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. To start ...
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... 25 connecting to a wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup software 34 Disk Defragmenter software 34 DisplayPort, connecting 13...
... 25 connecting to a wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup software 34 Disk Defragmenter software 34 DisplayPort, connecting 13...
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... Hard Drive Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 45 optional...
... Hard Drive Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 45 optional...
HP ENVY 15 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Hard drive ...37 Wireless audio module 40 WLAN module ...42 RTC battery ...45 Memory module ...46 Top cover ...47 Power button board 52 Keyboard ...53 Display assembly ...56 Front speakers ...60 Audio/USB board 62 TouchPad LED ... Setup Utility 89 Updating the BIOS 89 Determining the BIOS version 90 Downloading a BIOS update 90 Using System Diagnostics ...91 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 15.6-in display specifications 94 vi ENWW
... Hard drive ...37 Wireless audio module 40 WLAN module ...42 RTC battery ...45 Memory module ...46 Top cover ...47 Power button board 52 Keyboard ...53 Display assembly ...56 Front speakers ...60 Audio/USB board 62 TouchPad LED ... Setup Utility 89 Updating the BIOS 89 Determining the BIOS version 90 Downloading a BIOS update 90 Using System Diagnostics ...91 6 Specifications ...93 Computer specifications ...93 15.6-in display specifications 94 vi ENWW
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...: HP ENVY 15 model numbers 15-3200 through 15-3299 are equipped only with gesture support enabled (HP-defined: scroll and pinch,) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: ● 120-W HP Slim AC adapter (PFC, 3-wire) ● 90-W HP Travel AC adapter (PFC, 3-wire) Supports an 8-cell, 72-Wh, 2.45-Ah, Li-ion battery Security...
...: HP ENVY 15 model numbers 15-3200 through 15-3299 are equipped only with gesture support enabled (HP-defined: scroll and pinch,) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: ● 120-W HP Slim AC adapter (PFC, 3-wire) ● 90-W HP Travel AC adapter (PFC, 3-wire) Supports an 8-cell, 72-Wh, 2.45-Ah, Li-ion battery Security...
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...Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter. Provide superior bass sound. Enable airflow to the battery and the hard drive. ENWW Bottom 13 Item (10) Component AC adapter light (11) Bottom Power connector Description ●... a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery power. Releases the hard drive cover. Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vents (7) Release latch Service cover HP Triple...
...Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter. Provide superior bass sound. Enable airflow to the battery and the hard drive. ENWW Bottom 13 Item (10) Component AC adapter light (11) Bottom Power connector Description ●... a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on battery power. Releases the hard drive cover. Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vents (7) Release latch Service cover HP Triple...
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... discrete graphics subsystem memory) 668847-001 Thermal Material Kit (not illustrated, includes replacement thermal paste and thermal pads) 668848-001 Cover Kit, includes: 668840-001 Battery/hard drive cover (includes two rubber feet) 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
... discrete graphics subsystem memory) 668847-001 Thermal Material Kit (not illustrated, includes replacement thermal paste and thermal pads) 668848-001 Cover Kit, includes: 668840-001 Battery/hard drive cover (includes two rubber feet) 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW