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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... wireless router and wireless access point are setting up Internet access in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network To use the wireless button to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. The ISP will give you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect...
... wireless router and wireless access point are setting up Internet access in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to a network To use the wireless button to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. The ISP will give you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect...
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... devices that must be installed. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that allows you store, manage, share, and access information. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices require power and require you to connect numerous kinds of USB ports you to a network on your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to use, see Connecting to charge connected USB devices. Using a USB device...
... devices that must be installed. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that allows you store, manage, share, and access information. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices require power and require you to connect numerous kinds of USB ports you to a network on your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to use, see Connecting to charge connected USB devices. Using a USB device...
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... your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Your computer is the desk where you work , your computer manually at least once a month. The memory capacity of your computer's performance. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your physical work easily...
... your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Your computer is the desk where you work , your computer manually at least once a month. The memory capacity of your computer's performance. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your physical work easily...
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... power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. NOTE: Your administrator password is set, entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at least every three months. ● An ideal password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects...
... power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. NOTE: Your administrator password is set, entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at least every three months. ● An ideal password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects...
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... or initiate Sleep. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. If no instructions are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app...
... or initiate Sleep. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. If no instructions are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app...
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... option of HP Recovery Manager to remove all of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more . Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in the image continue to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want a quick and easy way to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. HP Recovery Manager...
... option of HP Recovery Manager to remove all of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more . Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in the image continue to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want a quick and easy way to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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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... the Start menu, follow the instructions below to the Start screen, tap the arrow again. To return to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer Using a keyboard and mouse Point to the left area of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings...
... the Start menu, follow the instructions below to the Start screen, tap the arrow again. To return to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer Using a keyboard and mouse Point to the left area of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings...
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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... power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it (3). 40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use 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...
... power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it (3). 40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use 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...
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 remove it down the computer. Remove the base enclosure (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the battery (see Base enclosure on page 50). 6. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the service cover (see Display panel on page 55). Lift the fan (4) to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 75 Before removing the fan: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer...
Disconnect all external devices connected to remove it down the computer. Remove the base enclosure (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the battery (see Base enclosure on page 50). 6. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the service cover (see Display panel on page 55). Lift the fan (4) to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 75 Before removing the fan: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer...
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 date, name, or other software components. 90 Chapter 7 Windows 7 - Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the operating system to access this information to download your hard drive.
... the date, name, or other software components. 90 Chapter 7 Windows 7 - Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the operating system to access this information to download your 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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... 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...