User Guide - Windows 8
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... 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting...
... 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys (select models only 42 Using the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup 45 Using the power meter and power settings 45 Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery...
... keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys (select models only 42 Using the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup 45 Using the power meter and power settings 45 Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using...
... hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a large number of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Swipe from the Start screen, type...
... a large number of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Swipe from the Start screen, type...
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CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with certain keys and key combinations. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to your computer. NOTE: Depending on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. The action key feature is connected to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. You can disable this section. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and...
CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with certain keys and key combinations. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to your computer. NOTE: Depending on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. The action key feature is connected to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. You can disable this section. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and...
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... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Some computers have their own power source. Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 17. others have a built-in optical drive that allows you to connect numerous kinds of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices...
... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Some computers have their own power source. Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 17. others have a built-in optical drive that allows you to connect numerous kinds of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices...
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... your drives. 3. Connect the computer to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you are located on the hard drive so that the system can damage electronic components. Follow the on -screen instructions. The memory module slots are discharged of the memory module slots...
... your drives. 3. Connect the computer to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you are located on the hard drive so that the system can damage electronic components. Follow the on -screen instructions. The memory module slots are discharged of the memory module slots...
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... power-on password. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: Your administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support...
... power-on password. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: Your administrator password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support...
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... downloaded. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click your hard drive designation. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, type...
... downloaded. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click your hard drive designation. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, type...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. System Restore allows you created. For more information and steps for using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. To create HP Recovery media: 1. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on page 84...
.... Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. System Restore allows you created. For more information and steps for using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. To create HP Recovery media: 1. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on page 84...
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... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... removing 66 replacing 65 memory module service door, removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display...
... removing 66 replacing 65 memory module service door, removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display...
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... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... reset the notebook firmware (BIOS) back to each product. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to factory shipped specifications when replacing the system board. The label may vary from images. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Part number/Product number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Service...
... reset the notebook firmware (BIOS) back to each product. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to factory shipped specifications when replacing the system board. The label may vary from images. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Part number/Product number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function This is the product name affixed to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Service...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on computer models equipped with a TouchScreen display assembly and with Leap Motion capability (includes replacement thermal material) Top cover for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with...
... with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on computer models equipped with a TouchScreen display assembly and with Leap Motion capability (includes replacement thermal material) Top cover for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the display panel (see WLAN module on page 59). 6. Remove the WLAN module (see Display panel on page 52). 10. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 51). 9. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 47). 7. Display hinges and top cover Description Spare part number Display hinges (including covers and brackets) 720238-001 For use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models...
... replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the display panel (see WLAN module on page 59). 6. Remove the WLAN module (see Display panel on page 52). 10. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 51). 9. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 47). 7. Display hinges and top cover Description Spare part number Display hinges (including covers and brackets) 720238-001 For use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your changes, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. From the Start screen, type e, and...
... to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your changes, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. From the Start screen, type e, and...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be prompted for more information, see what is not working properly and you need to reinstall. ● If you want to reset your computer using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using Refresh. For more information. From the Start screen, type...
... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be prompted for more information, see what is not working properly and you need to reinstall. ● If you want to reset your computer using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using Refresh. For more information. From the Start screen, type...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 112 buttons left TouchPad 13 optical drive eject 16 power 10 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 13 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 17 display 8 left side 14 right side 15 computer major components 19 computer reset 109 computer specifications 103 connector, power 16 D deleted files, restoring display assembly spare part number...
...-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 112 buttons left TouchPad 13 optical drive eject 16 power 10 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 13 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 17 display 8 left side 14 right side 15 computer major components 19 computer reset 109 computer specifications 103 connector, power 16 D deleted files, restoring display assembly spare part number...
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... 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 4 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 5 solid-state drive 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovery 108, 109 discs 107, 112 HP Recovery Manager 110 media 112 starting 111 supported discs 107 system 110 USB flash drive 112 using HP Recovery media 108 recovery media creating 107 creating using HP Recovery Manager 108 recovery partition 111 removing 112...
... 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 4 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 5 solid-state drive 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovery 108, 109 discs 107, 112 HP Recovery Manager 110 media 112 starting 111 supported discs 107 system 110 USB flash drive 112 using HP Recovery media 108 recovery media creating 107 creating using HP Recovery Manager 108 recovery partition 111 removing 112...