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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the Internet service. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you have a built-in wireless router. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device...
... a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the Internet service. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you have a built-in wireless router. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device...
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... see the Bluetooth software Help. After the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to a wired network There are sold separately. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. Both cables are 2 kinds of a wireless router or access point. Connecting to complete the connection. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see...
... see the Bluetooth software Help. After the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to a wired network There are sold separately. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. Both cables are 2 kinds of a wireless router or access point. Connecting to complete the connection. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see...
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... Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. From the Start screen, type c to one of each gesture: 1. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen...
... Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. From the Start screen, type c to one of each gesture: 1. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using . ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that 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...
... being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using . ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that 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...
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... to use , see Connecting to your computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Connects an optional USB device. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices-such as a USB powered port) allows you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive...
... to use , see Connecting to your computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to a network on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Connects an optional USB device. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices-such as a USB powered port) allows you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive...
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... -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. For more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free...
... -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. For more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you can safely delete to free...
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... external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your computer to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions. 4. Click your hard drive. You will need this path when you connect your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network...
... external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your computer to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions. 4. Click your hard drive. You will need this path when you connect your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network...
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... working properly and you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Restore and recovery 71 For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager on page 74. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you wish to remove the recovery partition...
... working properly and you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Restore and recovery 71 For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager on page 74. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you wish to remove the recovery partition...
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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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... and to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for the most recent BIOS. 8. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. If you are accessible. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to the right until the memory modules are unsure whether the...
... and to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for the most recent BIOS. 8. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. If you are accessible. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to the right until the memory modules are unsure whether the...
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... computer. 4. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
... computer. 4. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
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... 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are revealed, follow these steps: a. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support...
... 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you are revealed, follow these steps: a. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support...
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... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 108 Chapter 9 Backing up data to another drive. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen instructions. ● If you can use Windows File History to restore...
... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 108 Chapter 9 Backing up data to another drive. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen instructions. ● If you can use Windows File History to restore...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 109 See Help and Support for more information, see what is not working properly and you need to retain. To use the f11 key: 1. or - NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of removed traditional applications will be prompted for quick and easy recovery When...
... to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 109 See Help and Support for more information, see what is not working properly and you need to retain. To use the f11 key: 1. or - NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of removed traditional applications will be prompted for quick and easy recovery When...
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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...