User Guide - Windows 8
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...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 up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
...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 up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
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... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
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... 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 the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
... 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 the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
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... it in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Using an Internet service provider When you are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to a network Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to use the WLAN device in your computer...
... it in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Using an Internet service provider When you are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to a network Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to use the WLAN device in your computer...
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..., manage, share, and access information. Using a USB device 51 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. Be sure to use, see Connecting to a CD, DVD, or (on your phone or camera. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly...
..., manage, share, and access information. Using a USB device 51 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. Be sure to use, see Connecting to a CD, DVD, or (on your phone or camera. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly...
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... Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Follow the on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. The computer has two memory module slots. HP recommends defragmenting your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your hard drive and the number of your work and the memory...
... Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Follow the on -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. The computer has two memory module slots. HP recommends defragmenting your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your hard drive and the number of your work and the memory...
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... up your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or...
... up your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or...
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... downloaded to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the update is running on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to install the update. If no instructions are revealed on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Using the hard drive path you connect your selection to the hard drive. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device...
... downloaded to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the update is running on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to install the update. If no instructions are revealed on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Using the hard drive path you connect your selection to the hard drive. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device...
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... its original state, Windows provides an easy way to remove all of the recovery DVDs. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. This option does not require backing up data to recover the system, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you need to another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications.
... its original state, Windows provides an easy way to remove all of the recovery DVDs. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. This option does not require backing up data to recover the system, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ● If you need to another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications.
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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...
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..., 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 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
..., 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 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
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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...
Start Here
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... Start button . the Start menu. 2. Click the Power icon, and then click Settings. Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. Using touch gestures Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner to display menu. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Action Shut down . 2. or - 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key...
... Start button . the Start menu. 2. Click the Power icon, and then click Settings. Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. Using touch gestures Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner to display menu. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Action Shut down . 2. or - 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key...
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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... Drive 729728-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 720248-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720247-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720246-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 729727-001 Hard drive...
... Drive 729728-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 720248-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720247-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720246-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 729727-001 Hard drive...
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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... W; Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped...
... W; Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped...
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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... cable) 736685-B31 Keyboard with backlight 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 in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) 736685-BG1 Keyboard with backlight 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 in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) Sequential part number listing...
... cable) 736685-B31 Keyboard with backlight 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 in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) 736685-BG1 Keyboard with backlight 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 in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) Sequential part number listing...
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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... Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from...
... Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from...
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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Disconnect all external devices connected to the heat sink (1). 2. Remove the hard drive (see Service cover on page 40). 7. Remove the service cover (see Hard drive on page 39). 5. Remove the WLAN module (see Battery on page 41). 8. Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on page 43). 9. Remove the optical drive (see Memory modules on page 44). 10. Lift the fan (4) to remove it down the computer. Remove the memory modules (see Optical drive on...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the heat sink (1). 2. Remove the hard drive (see Service cover on page 40). 7. Remove the service cover (see Hard drive on page 39). 5. Remove the WLAN module (see Battery on page 41). 8. Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on page 43). 9. Remove the optical drive (see Memory modules on page 44). 10. Lift the fan (4) to remove it down the computer. Remove the memory modules (see Optical drive on...
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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... on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make...
... on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are ready to install the update. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make...
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... downloading an update 90 updating 89 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display...
... downloading an update 90 updating 89 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display...