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...
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... by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. Using an Internet service provider When you a user ID and a password to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. To use the WLAN device in a safe place. Using a WLAN...
... by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. Using an Internet service provider When you a user ID and a password to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. To use the WLAN device in a safe place. Using a WLAN...
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... devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to , from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. Connecting to a wired network There are prompted to a network WARNING! Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new network connection. 5. To connect the network cable...
... devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices provide peer-to , from the Windows desktop, rightclick or tap the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. Connecting to a wired network There are prompted to a network WARNING! Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new network connection. 5. To connect the network cable...
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... action keys or hot key functions on your fingers. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. You can be connected to the gesture that you would use the corresponding buttons on or off or on a touch screen (select models only). Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard...
... action keys or hot key functions on your fingers. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. You can be connected to the gesture that you would use the corresponding buttons on or off or on a touch screen (select models only). Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard...
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... an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information, save your battery, or if the battery 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. To access battery information...
... an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information, save your battery, or if the battery 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. To access battery information...
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... as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to connect the device. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to know your computer on page 15. See Getting to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Be sure to purchase devices that allows you to a CD, DVD, or (on your phone or camera. Using a USB device 49 Some computers have their own power source. Your computer has an internal hard drive or...
... as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to connect the device. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to know your computer on page 15. See Getting to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Be sure to purchase devices that allows you to a CD, DVD, or (on your phone or camera. Using a USB device 49 Some computers have their own power source. Your computer has an internal hard drive or...
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... computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to AC power. 2. A fragmented drive means data on your computer over time, the files on battery power. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. After you use your drive is not necessary to normal operation. Improving performance 55 HP recommends...
... computer manually at least once a month. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to AC power. 2. A fragmented drive means data on your computer over time, the files on battery power. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. After you use your drive is not necessary to normal operation. Improving performance 55 HP recommends...
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... initiate Sleep. You may need to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. If the update is more recent than your hard drive that are revealed, follow these steps: a. NOTE: If you to run diagnostic tests to the hard drive. Click your selection to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. Complete the installation by...
... initiate Sleep. You may need to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. If the update is more recent than your hard drive that are revealed, follow these steps: a. NOTE: If you to run diagnostic tests to the hard drive. Click your selection to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. Complete the installation by...
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... Support. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up data to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore...
... Support. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up data to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Restore...
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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...
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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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... the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Before removing a memory module, follow the on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn...
... the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Before removing a memory module, follow the on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn...
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... operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on computer models...
... operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on computer models...
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... the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later...
... the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later...
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... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reset your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you created. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers...
... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reset your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you created. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Restore and recovery 109 NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your files, select Get started, and then follow the on the system at the factory. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. Using Windows Refresh for instructions on -screen instructions. See Help and Support for quick...
... Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Restore and recovery 109 NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your files, select Get started, and then follow the on the system at the factory. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. Using Windows Refresh for instructions on -screen instructions. See Help and Support for quick...
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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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... hard drive 104 subwoofer location 18 removal 83 spare part number 25, 34, 83 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...
... hard drive 104 subwoofer location 18 removal 83 spare part number 25, 34, 83 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...