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... 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 ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 16 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... 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 ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 16 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
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... external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Managing and sharing information ...47 Using a USB device ...47 Connecting a USB device 48 Removing a USB device ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining your computer ...50 Improving performance ...50 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 50 Using Disk Defragmenter 50 Using Disk...
... external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Managing and sharing information ...47 Using a USB device ...47 Connecting a USB device 48 Removing a USB device ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining your computer ...50 Improving performance ...50 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 50 Using Disk Defragmenter 50 Using Disk...
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... 56 Installing HP and third-party software updates 57 Securing your wireless network ...57 Backing up your software applications and information 57 Using an optional security cable lock 57 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 58 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...58 Updating the BIOS ...58 Determining the BIOS version 58 Downloading a BIOS update 59 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 60 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...61 Creating recovery media and backups 61 Creating HP Recovery media 62...
... 56 Installing HP and third-party software updates 57 Securing your wireless network ...57 Backing up your software applications and information 57 Using an optional security cable lock 57 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 58 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...58 Updating the BIOS ...58 Determining the BIOS version 58 Downloading a BIOS update 59 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 60 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...61 Creating recovery media and backups 61 Creating HP Recovery media 62...
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From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetoothenabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data...
From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetoothenabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data...
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... diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use operating system controls: 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. 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 the modem, and test the Internet service.
... diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use operating system controls: 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. 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 the modem, and test the Internet service.
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... create a new network connection. 5. Connecting to complete the connection. If the WLAN is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. A list of working wirelessly), or if you to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is revealed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to set up a new connection...
... create a new network connection. 5. Connecting to complete the connection. If the WLAN is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. A list of working wirelessly), or if you to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is revealed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to set up a new connection...
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... USB ports on the screen using your computer. Select Synaptics ClickPad. 3. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only). From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to the keyboard and mouse. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on or off or on a external mouse. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on the TouchPad...
... USB ports on the screen using your computer. Select Synaptics ClickPad. 3. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only). From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to the keyboard and mouse. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on or off or on a external mouse. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on the TouchPad...
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... or restores speaker sound. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f5 Turns the keyboard backlight...
... or restores speaker sound. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to the computer, pressing this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f5 Turns the keyboard backlight...
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... one USB port, because this computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. Using a USB device 47 Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer has more than one type of USB port. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Some computers have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to a CD, DVD, or...
... one USB port, because this computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your personal files. Using a USB device 47 Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer has more than one type of USB port. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Some computers have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to a CD, DVD, or...
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... in good working condition. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer. Updating programs and drivers 51 Follow the on -screen instructions. If...
... in good working condition. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer. Updating programs and drivers 51 Follow the on -screen instructions. If...
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... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. b. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on -screen instructions...
... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. b. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on -screen instructions...
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... Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 66. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. This option does not require backing up data to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Restore and recovery There are several options...
... Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on page 66. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. This option does not require backing up data to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Restore and recovery There are several options...
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... on-screen instructions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Select Troubleshoot from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For software not provided with this computer, you must use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP Recovery media do not work...
... on-screen instructions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Select Troubleshoot from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For software not provided with this computer, you must use HP Recovery media. ● If the HP Recovery media do not work...
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... H hard drive light 7 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 6, 21 HDMI, configuring audio 24 headphone jack, identifying 5, 21 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys bass settings 39 description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Quick Start 1 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery media creating 62 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition...
... H hard drive light 7 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 6, 21 HDMI, configuring audio 24 headphone jack, identifying 5, 21 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys bass settings 39 description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Quick Start 1 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery media creating 62 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition...
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... 10 hard drive 7 mute 10 power 7, 10 webcam 20 wireless 10 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 51 Disk Defragmenter 50 Media Card Reader, identifying 6 microphone jack, identifying 5, 21 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 65 recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 5 num lock key, identifying 12, 39 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Windows 55 PC Hardware Diagnostics downloading 60 starting 60 pinching touch...
... 10 hard drive 7 mute 10 power 7, 10 webcam 20 wireless 10 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 51 Disk Defragmenter 50 Media Card Reader, identifying 6 microphone jack, identifying 5, 21 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 65 recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 5 num lock key, identifying 12, 39 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Windows 55 PC Hardware Diagnostics downloading 60 starting 60 pinching touch...
HP ENVY m6 Sleekbook HP ENVY Touchsmart m6 SleekBook HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... operating properly. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is displayed, press enter. 5. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility. 2. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
... operating properly. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is displayed, press enter. 5. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility. 2. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed...
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... -screen instructions to download your changes, use the arrow keys to locate the update later, after the download is running on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Use the arrow keys to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS...
... -screen instructions to download your changes, use the arrow keys to locate the update later, after the download is running on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Use the arrow keys to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... reinstalls Windows. Select Troubleshoot from your files, select Get started, and follow the on -screen instructions. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on the system at the factory. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Click Change PC settings in this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to see what is not working properly and you need to regain...
... reinstalls Windows. Select Troubleshoot from your files, select Get started, and follow the on -screen instructions. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on the system at the factory. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Click Change PC settings in this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to see what is not working properly and you need to regain...
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...) jack 14 right side 14 top 8 computer major components 17 computer part number 16 computer reset 80 computer specifications 74 connector, power 14 connectors, service considerations 25 B backup and restore 77 battery removal 32 spare part numbers 20, 23, 32 BIOS determining version 71 downloading an update 72 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light, identifying 9 card reader board removal 44...
...) jack 14 right side 14 top 8 computer major components 17 computer part number 16 computer reset 80 computer specifications 74 connector, power 14 connectors, service considerations 25 B backup and restore 77 battery removal 32 spare part numbers 20, 23, 32 BIOS determining version 71 downloading an update 72 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light, identifying 9 card reader board removal 44...
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... chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal card expansion 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 5 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product number 16 R recovery 80 recovery partition 78 recycle computer 80 refresh 80 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 30 remove everything and reinstall Windows 80 reset computer 80 steps 80 restoring the hard drive 78 right TouchPad button, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack...
... chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal card expansion 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 5 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product number 16 R recovery 80 recovery partition 78 recycle computer 80 refresh 80 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 30 remove everything and reinstall Windows 80 reset computer 80 steps 80 restoring the hard drive 78 right TouchPad button, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack...