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Table of contents 1 Welcome ...1 What's new ...2 Audio ...2 Volume dial ...2 Beats Audio ...3 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio 4 HP Wireless Audio 5 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 Refreshing your software content (select models only 6 Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor 6 HP CoolSense ...7 Intel Wireless Display ...7 Switching between graphics modes 7 AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 8 Example display configuration for SLS 8 Switching the screen...
Table of contents 1 Welcome ...1 What's new ...2 Audio ...2 Volume dial ...2 Beats Audio ...3 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio 4 HP Wireless Audio 5 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 Refreshing your software content (select models only 6 Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor 6 HP CoolSense ...7 Intel Wireless Display ...7 Switching between graphics modes 7 AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology 8 Example display configuration for SLS 8 Switching the screen...
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... Enable HP Wireless Audio. - NOTE: For more information on the f12 key is not compatible with HP Wireless Audio and KleerNet technology. HP Wireless Audio HP Wireless Audio helps you set of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). What's new 5 To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of the following: ▲ Right-click the HP Wireless Audio icon...
... Enable HP Wireless Audio. - NOTE: For more information on the f12 key is not compatible with HP Wireless Audio and KleerNet technology. HP Wireless Audio HP Wireless Audio helps you set of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). What's new 5 To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of the following: ▲ Right-click the HP Wireless Audio icon...
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... NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Icon Key f4 f5 f6 Description Presents the following choices to switch the screen image among display... onto an external display that is connected to the computer. ● Extend-Extends the screen image across all wireless features, including wireless networking, wireless display, and wireless audio. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels, press and hold the keyboard backlight action key (f5...
... NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Icon Key f4 f5 f6 Description Presents the following choices to switch the screen image among display... onto an external display that is connected to the computer. ● Extend-Extends the screen image across all wireless features, including wireless networking, wireless display, and wireless audio. To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels, press and hold the keyboard backlight action key (f5...
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Index A AC 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 ...hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 16 headphone jack 18 Help and Support key 25 HP Recovery Manager 51 HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer 20 HP TrueVision HD Webcam 19 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 12 identifying 11 navigating 30 selecting 30 using 29 Imagepad gestures ...
Index A AC 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 ...hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 16 headphone jack 18 Help and Support key 25 HP Recovery Manager 51 HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer 20 HP TrueVision HD Webcam 19 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 12 identifying 11 navigating 30 selecting 30 using 29 Imagepad gestures ...
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...pinching Imagepad gesture 31 pointing devices, setting preferences 28 ports HDMI 16 USB 3.0 16, 18 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 17 power lights, identifying 12, 16 Product Key 57 product name and number, computer 57 proximity sensor 19 proximity sensors 6 R radiance backlight keyboard... 2, 16 W webcam light, identifying 19 webcam, identifying 19 Windows applications key, identifying 14 Windows logo key, identifying 14 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 57 wireless key, identifying 26 wireless light 12 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 23 Index 61
...pinching Imagepad gesture 31 pointing devices, setting preferences 28 ports HDMI 16 USB 3.0 16, 18 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 17 power lights, identifying 12, 16 Product Key 57 product name and number, computer 57 proximity sensor 19 proximity sensors 6 R radiance backlight keyboard... 2, 16 W webcam light, identifying 19 webcam, identifying 19 Windows applications key, identifying 14 Windows logo key, identifying 14 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 57 wireless key, identifying 26 wireless light 12 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 23 Index 61
Getting Started (3D Models Only)
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...new ...2 Audio ...2 Volume dial ...2 Beats Audio ...3 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio 4 HP Wireless Audio 5 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 Refreshing your software content (select models only 6 Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor 6 HP CoolSense ...7 HP 3D Cinema Technology 7 Intel Wireless Display ...HP 3D Cinema Technology 14 Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 15 Identifying the 3D glasses components 15 Turning the 3D glasses on or off 16 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...16 Supported 3D formats ...17 Using CyberLink PowerDVD ...17...
...new ...2 Audio ...2 Volume dial ...2 Beats Audio ...3 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio 4 HP Wireless Audio 5 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 Refreshing your software content (select models only 6 Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor 6 HP CoolSense ...7 HP 3D Cinema Technology 7 Intel Wireless Display ...HP 3D Cinema Technology 14 Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 15 Identifying the 3D glasses components 15 Turning the 3D glasses on or off 16 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...16 Supported 3D formats ...17 Using CyberLink PowerDVD ...17...
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... > Hardware and Sound > HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: If you are not using it. What's new 5 NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to a compatible set up a wireless sound system in the notification area, at the far right of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. HP Wireless Audio HP Wireless Audio helps you . NOTE...
... > Hardware and Sound > HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: If you are not using it. What's new 5 NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to a compatible set up a wireless sound system in the notification area, at the far right of the task bar, and then click Launch Manager. HP Wireless Audio HP Wireless Audio helps you . NOTE...
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Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on all wireless features, including wireless networking, wireless display, and wireless audio. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f10 Ejects a disc from... either the up . NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. f12 Turns off or on. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up or down arrow key. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD....
Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on all wireless features, including wireless networking, wireless display, and wireless audio. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f10 Ejects a disc from... either the up . NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. f12 Turns off or on. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up or down arrow key. f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD....
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...15 3D Cinema Technology 7 3D games 22 effective range 23 flickering 23 frequently asked questions 22 safety information 12 using 16 watching content 17 3D games, playing 18 A AC adapter light 30 action keys Help and Support 38 identifying 27 optical drive eject 39 radiance backlight ...drive cover, identifying 33 hard drive light 29 HDMI port, identifying 29 headphone jack 31 Help and Support key 38 HP Recovery Manager 64 HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer 33 HP TrueVision HD Webcam 32 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 25 identifying 24 navigating 43 selecting 43 using 42 Index 73
...15 3D Cinema Technology 7 3D games 22 effective range 23 flickering 23 frequently asked questions 22 safety information 12 using 16 watching content 17 3D games, playing 18 A AC adapter light 30 action keys Help and Support 38 identifying 27 optical drive eject 39 radiance backlight ...drive cover, identifying 33 hard drive light 29 HDMI port, identifying 29 headphone jack 31 Help and Support key 38 HP Recovery Manager 64 HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer 33 HP TrueVision HD Webcam 32 HP Wireless Audio Manager 5 I Imagepad buttons 25 identifying 24 navigating 43 selecting 43 using 42 Index 73
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...discs 64 switchable graphics 7 system recovery performing 64 using recovery discs 65 using the dedicated recovery partition 65 system restore points 67 wireless setup 36 WLAN connecting 36 equipment needed 36 protecting 37 WLAN antennas, identifying 32 WLAN device 70 WLAN label 70 Z zooming... 2, 29 W webcam light, identifying 32 webcam, identifying 32 Windows applications key, identifying 27 Windows logo key, identifying 27 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 70 wireless key, identifying 39 wireless light 25 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 36 equipment needed 36 protecting 37...
...discs 64 switchable graphics 7 system recovery performing 64 using recovery discs 65 using the dedicated recovery partition 65 system restore points 67 wireless setup 36 WLAN connecting 36 equipment needed 36 protecting 37 WLAN antennas, identifying 32 WLAN device 70 WLAN label 70 Z zooming... 2, 29 W webcam light, identifying 32 webcam, identifying 32 Windows applications key, identifying 27 Windows logo key, identifying 27 Wireless Audio 5 wireless certification label 70 wireless key, identifying 39 wireless light 25 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 36 equipment needed 36 protecting 37...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... ...39 Subwoofer ...41 Optical drive ...42 Memory module ...44 RTC battery ...46 mSATA drive ...47 WLAN module ...48 Hard drive ...51 Wireless audio module 54 Top cover ...56 Keyboard ...59 Audio/USB board 61 Card Reader board 64 Front speakers ...65 TouchPad LED board 67 Power button board 68 Top speaker ...69 System... Setup Utility 85 Updating the BIOS 85 Determining the BIOS version 86 Downloading a BIOS update 86 Using System Diagnostics ...87 6 Specifications ...89 Computer specifications ...89 17.3-in, LED, WVA AntiGlare display specifications 90 vi ENWW
... ...39 Subwoofer ...41 Optical drive ...42 Memory module ...44 RTC battery ...46 mSATA drive ...47 WLAN module ...48 Hard drive ...51 Wireless audio module 54 Top cover ...56 Keyboard ...59 Audio/USB board 61 Card Reader board 64 Front speakers ...65 TouchPad LED board 67 Power button board 68 Top speaker ...69 System... Setup Utility 85 Updating the BIOS 85 Determining the BIOS version 86 Downloading a BIOS update 86 Using System Diagnostics ...87 6 Specifications ...89 Computer specifications ...89 17.3-in, LED, WVA AntiGlare display specifications 90 vi ENWW
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...) Supports Microsoft Premium requirements High performance Envy-branded speakers mounted in bass reflex enclosures Subwoofer Support wireless audio via SMSC Separate discrete amplifiers for headphone and speaker Beats signature audio profile applied to both headphones and external speakers Supports jog dial controls for volume and mute HP TrueVision high-definition webcam with activity light (fixed...
...) Supports Microsoft Premium requirements High performance Envy-branded speakers mounted in bass reflex enclosures Subwoofer Support wireless audio via SMSC Separate discrete amplifiers for headphone and speaker Beats signature audio profile applied to both headphones and external speakers Supports jog dial controls for volume and mute HP TrueVision high-definition webcam with activity light (fixed...
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Category Operating system Serviceability Description Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) ● Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) ● Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Hard drives (2) ● Memory modules (2) ● mSATA drive ● Optical drive ● Solid-state drive ● Subwoofer ● Wireless audio module ● WLAN module 6 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
Category Operating system Serviceability Description Preinstalled: ● Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) ● Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) ● Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Hard drives (2) ● Memory modules (2) ● mSATA drive ● Optical drive ● Solid-state drive ● Subwoofer ● Wireless audio module ● WLAN module 6 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
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Bottom Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vent Release latch Service access cover HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to the following components: ● Memory modules ● mSATA drive ● Optical drive ● RTC battery ● Subwoofer ... prevent overheating. Releases the battery/hard drive cover. Provides access to the following components: ● battery ● primary hard drive ● secondary hard drive ● wireless audio module Enables airflow to cool internal components.
Bottom Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component Battery/hard drive cover Vent Release latch Service access cover HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to the following components: ● Memory modules ● mSATA drive ● Optical drive ● RTC battery ● Subwoofer ... prevent overheating. Releases the battery/hard drive cover. Provides access to the following components: ● battery ● primary hard drive ● secondary hard drive ● wireless audio module Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Item (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Spare part number Intel Quad Core i7-2640M 2.80-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.10-GHz), 4.0-MB L3 ... bracket, cable, or screws): 300-GB solid-state drive 665930-001 256-GB solid-state drive 689223-001 160-GB solid-state drive 665929-001 Wireless audio module 668115-001 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
Item (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Spare part number Intel Quad Core i7-2640M 2.80-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.10-GHz), 4.0-MB L3 ... bracket, cable, or screws): 300-GB solid-state drive 665930-001 256-GB solid-state drive 689223-001 160-GB solid-state drive 665929-001 Wireless audio module 668115-001 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
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... (SC turbo up to 3.60-GHz), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 1600-MHz FSB, 45 W (includes replacement thermal material) 668115-001 Wireless audio module 668993-001 17.3-in, HD, AG, LED, FG, 2D display assembly in natural silver finish with Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module and cable, display... panel cable, webcamera/microphone module and cable, and 2 wireless antenna cables and transceivers) 668994-001 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 2D display assembly in natural silver finish with Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module ...
... (SC turbo up to 3.60-GHz), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 1600-MHz FSB, 45 W (includes replacement thermal material) 668115-001 Wireless audio module 668993-001 17.3-in, HD, AG, LED, FG, 2D display assembly in natural silver finish with Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module and cable, display... panel cable, webcamera/microphone module and cable, and 2 wireless antenna cables and transceivers) 668994-001 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 2D display assembly in natural silver finish with Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module ...
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... all external devices connected to the wireless audio module "1" terminal. Remove the wireless audio module: 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Hard drive on the wireless audio module. Wireless audio module Description Wireless audio module Spare part number 668115-001 Before removing the wireless audio module, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The 7/Main/purple wireless audio module antenna cable is connected to...
... all external devices connected to the wireless audio module "1" terminal. Remove the wireless audio module: 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Hard drive on the wireless audio module. Wireless audio module Description Wireless audio module Spare part number 668115-001 Before removing the wireless audio module, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The 7/Main/purple wireless audio module antenna cable is connected to...
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Reverse this procedure to the terminals on the wireless audio module, protective sleeves must be installed on the antenna connectors, as shown in the following illustration. 2. NOTE: If the wireless audio module antenna cables are not connected to install the wireless antenna module. Remove the wireless audio module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. ENWW Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the Phillips PM2.0×2.8 screw that secures the wireless audio module to the system board. (The wireless audio module tilts up.) 3.
Reverse this procedure to the terminals on the wireless audio module, protective sleeves must be installed on the antenna connectors, as shown in the following illustration. 2. NOTE: If the wireless audio module antenna cables are not connected to install the wireless antenna module. Remove the wireless audio module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. ENWW Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the Phillips PM2.0×2.8 screw that secures the wireless audio module to the system board. (The wireless audio module tilts up.) 3.
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... RTC battery on page 46) ● mSATA drive (see mSATA drive on page 47) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 48) ● Wireless audio module (see Wireless audio module on page 54) ● Top speaker (see Battery on page 56). If you are removed from the computer. 4. Replacement thermal material is off...
... RTC battery on page 46) ● mSATA drive (see mSATA drive on page 47) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 48) ● Wireless audio module (see Wireless audio module on page 54) ● Top speaker (see Battery on page 56). If you are removed from the computer. 4. Replacement thermal material is off...
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...and then unplugging the AC adapter from the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless audio module (see Subwoofer on page 41). 6. Remove the hard drive (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down through... the operating system. 2. Release the wireless audio module antenna cables (1) from the computer. 4. Remove the display assembly: 1. ENWW Component replacement procedures 79 Description 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 3D display assembly in natural silver finish 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 3D ...
...and then unplugging the AC adapter from the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless audio module (see Subwoofer on page 41). 6. Remove the hard drive (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down through... the operating system. 2. Release the wireless audio module antenna cables (1) from the computer. 4. Remove the display assembly: 1. ENWW Component replacement procedures 79 Description 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 3D display assembly in natural silver finish 17.3-in, FHD, AG, LED, FG, 3D ...