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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... a wireless router or a wireless access point. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you have a built-in a safe place. Setting up a WLAN To set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you must establish an account with your ISP to determine what type of modem you can separate critical network functions...
... a wireless router or a wireless access point. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you have a built-in a safe place. Setting up a WLAN To set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you must establish an account with your ISP to determine what type of modem you can separate critical network functions...
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... of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Both cables are listed, you want to connect the...
... of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Both cables are listed, you want to connect the...
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... a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you to...
... a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you to...
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... (1) to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power Finding battery information To monitor the status of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or...
... (1) to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that are not using. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power Finding battery information To monitor the status of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or...
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... a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is writing to vibration. ● Before you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific...
... a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is writing to vibration. ● Before you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific...
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... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to run on your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to USB ports are...
... information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to run on your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to USB ports are...
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... currently installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to download your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make...
... currently installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to download your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make...
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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to recover the system without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is not working properly and you need to restore your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to remove all personal data, apps, and settings...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to recover the system without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is not working properly and you need to restore your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to remove all personal data, apps, and settings...
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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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... operating system. 2. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Remove the service cover (see Battery on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the memory module: 1. If you are accessible. 2. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on -screen instructions. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module...
... operating system. 2. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Remove the service cover (see Battery on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the memory module: 1. If you are accessible. 2. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on -screen instructions. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module...
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... Service Provider parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Accessing these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer by an authorized service provider. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. RTC battery Description For use...
... Service Provider parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Accessing these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer by an authorized service provider. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. RTC battery Description For use...
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... down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive. NOTE: If you can delete...
... down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive. NOTE: If you can delete...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers...
... factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers...
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... HP Recovery partition on page 112. You can initiate this option by using this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 109 Using Windows Refresh for your information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Before using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. To use the f11 key: 1. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you . Click Settings. 3. Select Reset...
... HP Recovery partition on page 112. You can initiate this option by using this section provides a speedy, simple way to return the computer to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 109 Using Windows Refresh for your information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Before using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. To use the f11 key: 1. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you . Click Settings. 3. Select Reset...
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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...