User Guide - Windows 8
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... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
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Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... network). Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you must connect to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network...
... network). Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you must connect to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network...
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..., notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: If you to complete the connection. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. To reduce the risk of working wirelessly), or if you to manually...
..., notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: If you to complete the connection. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. To reduce the risk of working wirelessly), or if you to manually...
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... screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to one of each gesture: 1. From the Start screen, type c to turn a gesture off . 2. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad...
... screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to one of each gesture: 1. From the Start screen, type c to turn a gesture off . 2. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Sleep or shut down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. Turn...
... Sleep or shut down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. Turn...
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...; Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not...
...; Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not...
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... the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. NOTE: It is not necessary to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to USB ports...
... the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. NOTE: It is not necessary to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to USB ports...
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... is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation.
... is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation.
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... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore the system to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager...
... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore the system to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager...
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... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
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restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up and to the right until the memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive...
... memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up and to the right until the memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive...
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... size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect the power from...
... size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect the power from...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions. 4. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support...
... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions. 4. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and...
..., see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and Support. To use the f11 key: 1. Select Troubleshoot from your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. The process described in the bottom-right corner of removed traditional applications will be prompted for instructions on -screen instructions. To start fresh and keep what you wish to see Removing the HP Recovery partition...
... and Support. To use the f11 key: 1. Select Troubleshoot from your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. The process described in the bottom-right corner of removed traditional applications will be prompted for instructions on -screen instructions. To start fresh and keep what you wish to see Removing the HP Recovery partition...
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... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
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... system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless, product...
... system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless, product...