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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..., install a network cable to connect your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to a network To use the WLAN device in your wireless router to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. Record this information and store it in your home, you to set up a connection or network, connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and...
..., install a network cable to connect your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to a network To use the WLAN device in your wireless router to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. Record this information and store it in your home, you to set up a connection or network, connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and...
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... internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or camera. Some devices come with software that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB ports you have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers...
... internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or camera. Some devices come with software that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB ports you have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers...
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... you work. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your memory isn't big enough to expand the amount of the computer under the service door. Connect the computer to run on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The memory module slots...
... you work. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your memory isn't big enough to expand the amount of the computer under the service door. Connect the computer to run on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The memory module slots...
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... it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be used in place of the power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you send your computer for service...
... it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be used in place of the power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you send your computer for service...
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... hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS installation procedures vary. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps: a. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on -screen instructions. 4. b. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer to a network...
... hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS installation procedures vary. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps: a. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on -screen instructions. 4. b. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer to a network...
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... reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows Refresh. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. HP Recovery Manager...
... reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows Refresh. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. 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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... 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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Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. 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 the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. 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 the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and...
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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... Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Service cover on page 46). Remove the service cover (see Optical drive on page 40). 6. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the hard drive (see Memory modules on page 41). 7. Remove the memory modules (see Hard drive on...
... Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the optical drive (see Service cover on page 46). Remove the service cover (see Optical drive on page 40). 6. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the hard drive (see Memory modules on page 41). 7. Remove the memory modules (see Hard 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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... external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 40). 7. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 43). 9. Remove the optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46). 11. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 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...
... external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 40). 7. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 43). 9. Remove the optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46). 11. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 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...
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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..., open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update is functioning properly. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially...
..., open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive where the BIOS update is functioning properly. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially...
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...
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... Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 Leap Motion 6 Leap Motion module removal 72 spare part number 17, 30, 72 lights AC adapter 12 caps lock 8 hard drive 11 mute 8 power 8, 11 wireless 8 M mass storage device removal 41 spare part numbers 24, 41 memory card reader, identifying 10 memory module identifying 13 product description 1 removal 43 spare part numbers 21, 26, 43 microphone product description 3 model name 1 mute light, identifying 8 N network jack, identifying 10 O operating...
... Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 Leap Motion 6 Leap Motion module removal 72 spare part number 17, 30, 72 lights AC adapter 12 caps lock 8 hard drive 11 mute 8 power 8, 11 wireless 8 M mass storage device removal 41 spare part numbers 24, 41 memory card reader, identifying 10 memory module identifying 13 product description 1 removal 43 spare part numbers 21, 26, 43 microphone product description 3 model name 1 mute light, identifying 8 N network jack, identifying 10 O operating...