HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you stopped working. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled...
... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you stopped working. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before your work is saved to a disc or an external media card. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... sufficient power to external power. 2. Connect the computer to keep your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that can be replaced. Using external AC power NOTE...
... sufficient power to external power. 2. Connect the computer to keep your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that can be replaced. Using external AC power NOTE...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that additional ports and connectors can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. Turn on the cable to safely remove the device. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should...
... computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that additional ports and connectors can be connected to the manufacturer's instructions. Turn on the cable to safely remove the device. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive...
... the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on how you want to control access to your information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you send your computer. Passwords can be available on your computer for service...
... Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is a group of characters that is preinstalled on how you want to control access to your information. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you send your computer. Passwords can be available on your computer for service...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more than one Setup Utility (BIOS) feature. Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. CAUTION: If you forget your Windows user or administrator password. You can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: If you set a user...
... screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more than one Setup Utility (BIOS) feature. Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. CAUTION: If you forget your Windows user or administrator password. You can be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is displayed, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: If you set a user...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... updates are found, they are available for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to install the selected SoftPaqs on the HP Web site. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. For example, if only Windows 7 Professional is selected in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager...
... updates are found, they are available for the first time, a window is displayed asking if you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go /sdm, and follow the instructions to install the selected SoftPaqs on the HP Web site. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. For example, if only Windows 7 Professional is selected in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Displaying system information 1. Select the Main menu. Turn on -screen instructions. 2. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Displaying system information 1. Select the Main menu. Turn on -screen instructions. 2. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: If you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive that are displayed, follow these instructions...
... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: If you are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your computer. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive that are displayed, follow these instructions...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI...
... keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power-saving states 17...
...modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power-saving states 17...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 28 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices
Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 28 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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... adapter light 17 action keys Help and Support 25 identifying 14 optical drive eject 26 radiance backlight keyboard 26 screen brightness 25 switching screen image 26 using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 9 AMD Eyefinity 8 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 53 personal files 53 battery, replacing 33 bays, hard drive 20, 57 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label 57 buttons 13 Beats Audio...
... adapter light 17 action keys Help and Support 25 identifying 14 optical drive eject 26 radiance backlight keyboard 26 screen brightness 25 switching screen image 26 using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 9 AMD Eyefinity 8 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 53 personal files 53 battery, replacing 33 bays, hard drive 20, 57 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label 57 buttons 13 Beats Audio...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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... 57 serial number 57 wireless certification 57 WLAN 57 latch, release 20 lights AC adapter 17 caps lock 12 hard drive 16 Imagepad 11, 12 mute 12 power 12, 16 webcam 19 wireless 12 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment, identifying 20 microphone jack 18 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 57 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute button, identifying 13 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 16 num lock key 14 O operating environment 59 operating...
... 57 serial number 57 wireless certification 57 WLAN 57 latch, release 20 lights AC adapter 17 caps lock 12 hard drive 16 Imagepad 11, 12 mute 12 power 12, 16 webcam 19 wireless 12 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment, identifying 20 microphone jack 18 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 57 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute button, identifying 13 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 16 num lock key 14 O operating environment 59 operating...
Getting Started (3D Models Only)
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To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices 41 Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices 41 Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer.
Getting Started (3D Models Only)
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... 33 lights AC adapter 30 caps lock 25 hard drive 29 Imagepad 24, 25 mute 25 power 25, 29 webcam 32 wireless 25 M memory module inserting 59 removing 58 replacing 57 memory module compartment, identifying 33 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 70 mouse, external setting preferences 41 mute button, identifying 26 mute light, identifying 25 N network jack, identifying 29 nose pieces identifying 15 using 19 num lock key 27 O operating environment 72 operating system Microsoft...
... 33 lights AC adapter 30 caps lock 25 hard drive 29 Imagepad 24, 25 mute 25 power 25, 29 webcam 32 wireless 25 M memory module inserting 59 removing 58 replacing 57 memory module compartment, identifying 33 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 70 mouse, external setting preferences 41 mute button, identifying 26 mute light, identifying 25 N network jack, identifying 29 nose pieces identifying 15 using 19 num lock key 27 O operating environment 72 operating system Microsoft...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you connect your computer to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 86 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics...
... (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you connect your computer to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 86 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... battery removal 39 spare part number 22, 27, 39 battery/hard drive cover illustrated 24 location 16 removal 39 spare part number 39 Beats Audio button 9 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer FX Drive precautions 34 removal 42 spare part number 22, 25, 29, 42 Bluetooth module, spare part number 26, 27 bottom components 16 button components 9 buttons Beats Audio 9 Imagepad 12 Imagepad on/off 12 mute 9 power 9 C cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 11 Card Reader board removal 64 spare part numbers...
... battery removal 39 spare part number 22, 27, 39 battery/hard drive cover illustrated 24 location 16 removal 39 spare part number 39 Beats Audio button 9 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer FX Drive precautions 34 removal 42 spare part number 22, 25, 29, 42 Bluetooth module, spare part number 26, 27 bottom components 16 button components 9 buttons Beats Audio 9 Imagepad 12 Imagepad on/off 12 mute 9 power 9 C cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 11 Card Reader board removal 64 spare part numbers...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... model name 1 mSATA drive removal 47 spare part numbers 29, 47 mute light 11 mute location 9 23, 26, N network jack 14 num lock key 10 numeric keypad 10 O operating system, product description 6 optical drive location 13 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 42 spare part numbers 22, 25, 29, 42 P packaging guidelines 36 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 5 ports DisplayPort 14 HDMI 14 product description 5 USB 13, 14 power button 9 power button board removal 68 spare part number...
... model name 1 mSATA drive removal 47 spare part numbers 29, 47 mute light 11 mute location 9 23, 26, N network jack 14 num lock key 10 numeric keypad 10 O operating system, product description 6 optical drive location 13 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 42 spare part numbers 22, 25, 29, 42 P packaging guidelines 36 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 5 ports DisplayPort 14 HDMI 14 product description 5 USB 13, 14 power button 9 power button board removal 68 spare part number...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 protective cover, spare part number 26, 27 R release latch 16 removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components RJ-45 jack 14 RTC battery removal 46 spare part number 14 22, 27, 46 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 29 security cable slot 13 security...
... description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 protective cover, spare part number 26, 27 R release latch 16 removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components RJ-45 jack 14 RTC battery removal 46 spare part number 14 22, 27, 46 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 29 security cable slot 13 security...