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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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... Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your wireless router to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. For...
... Help and Support. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your wireless router to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. For...
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.... Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that help you to use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on page 17. others have on your personal files. Using a USB device 51 The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected...
.... Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that help you to use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on page 17. others have on your personal files. Using a USB device 51 The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected...
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... the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your hard drive and the number of your physical work . However, depending on a monthly schedule, but you work area. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The computer has two memory module slots. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer's performance. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in...
... the power cord and remove all your work easily, like your hard drive and the number of your physical work . However, depending on a monthly schedule, but you work area. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The computer has two memory module slots. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer's performance. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in...
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... remove all password settings. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: A power-on password. NOTE: This password cannot be used in place of the power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS...
... remove all password settings. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: A power-on password. NOTE: This password cannot be used in place of the power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Windows, nor is it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant...
... the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on your computer. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant...
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... more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using a minimized image, you created. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you want to a previous point, automatically created. If you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to recover the system, see Help and Support. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● The...
... more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using a minimized image, you created. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you want to a previous point, automatically created. If you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to recover the system, see Help and Support. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● The...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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: 1.5-TB, 5400-RPM...
... 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: 1.5-TB, 5400-RPM...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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...
... 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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Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 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. Shut down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the...
Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 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. Shut down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the...
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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...-001 736483-001 720271-001 Before removing the hinges and top cover: 1. Display hinges and top cover Description Display hinges (including covers and brackets) For use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 5. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 41). 8. Remove the memory modules (see WLAN module on page 43). 9. Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...
...-001 736483-001 720271-001 Before removing the hinges and top cover: 1. Display hinges and top cover Description Display hinges (including covers and brackets) For use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). 5. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 41). 8. Remove the memory modules (see WLAN module on page 43). 9. Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...
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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... software components. 90 Chapter 7 Windows 7 - Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. b. Make a note of the operating system to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
... software components. 90 Chapter 7 Windows 7 - Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. b. Make a note of the operating system to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power...
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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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... 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 system, product description 4 optical drive product description 2 removal 46 spare part number 46 spare part numbers 24 optical drive board spare part numbers 28...
... 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 system, product description 4 optical drive product description 2 removal 46 spare part number 46 spare part numbers 24 optical drive board spare part numbers 28...