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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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... edge of hardware or software. Type network and sharing in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. Using an Internet service provider When you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). The ISP will give you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router...
... edge of hardware or software. Type network and sharing in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. Using an Internet service provider When you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). The ISP will give you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router...
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... capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows you to your phone or camera. Using a USB device Most computers have more than one USB port, because this computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to connect numerous kinds of USB port. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of your...
... capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows you to your phone or camera. Using a USB device Most computers have more than one USB port, because this computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to connect numerous kinds of USB port. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of your...
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... more efficiently. works harder to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the memory module slots. NOTE: It is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down the computer. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The hard drive is not necessary to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. When...
... more efficiently. works harder to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the memory module slots. NOTE: It is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down the computer. HP recommends defragmenting your drives. 3. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The hard drive is not necessary to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. When...
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... power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power...
... power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power...
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... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is downloaded. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make...
... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). You may need to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is downloaded. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make...
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... created. HP Recovery Manager will be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive. To create HP Recovery media: 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
... created. HP Recovery Manager will be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive. To create HP Recovery media: 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
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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...
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...
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... parts catalog 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...
... parts catalog 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...
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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...
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... operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 39). Remove the service cover: ▲ Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the service cover to the computer. 3. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use...
... operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 39). Remove the service cover: ▲ Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the service cover to the computer. 3. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use...
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... use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 5. Remove the WLAN module (see Memory modules on page 44). 9. Remove the service cover (see Hard drive on page 40). 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Service cover on page 41). 7. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 46). Remove the battery (see Optical drive on...
... use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 5. Remove the WLAN module (see Memory modules on page 44). 9. Remove the service cover (see Hard drive on page 40). 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Service cover on page 41). 7. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 46). Remove the battery (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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... the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board, and then remove the piece of tape that secures the fan to the heat sink (1). 2. Remove the display panel (see Service cover on page 40). 7. Remove the service cover (see Display panel...
... the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board, and then remove the piece of tape that secures the fan to the heat sink (1). 2. Remove the display panel (see Service cover on page 40). 7. Remove the service cover (see Display panel...
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... will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Open Windows Explorer by the operating system or other identifier. Double-click your selection to the hard drive. Double-click the file that are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain...
... will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Open Windows Explorer by the operating system or other identifier. Double-click your selection to the hard drive. Double-click the file that are ready to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain...
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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...