User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... your hardware and software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only 12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless...
... your hardware and software information 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only 12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...68 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...68 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... your product located with an HP technician ● Email support ● Support telephone numbers ● HP service center locations Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide. Go to turn on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Select My computer, and then select Warranty and services. - More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Select My computer, and then select User guides. ‒ or...
... your product located with an HP technician ● Email support ● Support telephone numbers ● HP service center locations Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide. Go to turn on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Select My computer, and then select Warranty and services. - More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Select My computer, and then select User guides. ‒ or...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is copy-protected, it cannot be shared. Type a name in the notification area, at the top of hardware or software. Click Share and then follow the on-screen instructions. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in your computer is part...
... network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is copy-protected, it cannot be shared. Type a name in the notification area, at the top of hardware or software. Click Share and then follow the on-screen instructions. Select Change advanced sharing settings to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in your computer is part...
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... and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help. Connecting to set up a PAN of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices...
... and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help. Connecting to set up a PAN of the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse Bluetooth devices...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... TouchPad. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Save changes. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you must enter your current user account password, click Create or change a user account password, go to the screen. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation 47 To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup To set a password...
... TouchPad. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Save changes. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you must enter your current user account password, click Create or change a user account password, go to the screen. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation 47 To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup To set a password...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... leave your battery, or if the battery is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on or in HP Support Assistant. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your work, initiate Sleep or shut down and loses any external media cards that...
... leave your battery, or if the battery is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer if it will not be used or charged for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on or in HP Support Assistant. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your work, initiate Sleep or shut down and loses any external media cards that...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that you can turn off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power...
... enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is in the Sleep state or in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that you can turn off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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..., follow these steps: a. If the update is running on -screen instructions to download your computer to an optional power source. b. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Click your hard drive. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message...
..., follow these steps: a. If the update is running on -screen instructions to download your computer to an optional power source. b. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Click your hard drive. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. NOTE: After a message...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... state by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to the replacement drive. Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 74. ● If you can also find contact information from support. Go to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions...
... state by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to the replacement drive. Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 74. ● If you can also find contact information from support. Go to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions...
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... power button. 2. Press f11 while the computer boots. - or - If possible, back up hard drive space. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Choose your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you created. 2. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you to remove the HP Recovery partition...
... power button. 2. Press f11 while the computer boots. - or - If possible, back up hard drive space. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Choose your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, you created. 2. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you to remove the HP Recovery partition...
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... battery temperature 50 Beats Audio 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 Beats Audio hot key 23 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 16, 20 Bluetooth label 15 boot order, changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 15 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 caring for your computer 62 cleaning your computer 62 components bottom 14 display 9 left side 7 right side 6 top 10 computer, traveling 50 connecting...
... battery temperature 50 Beats Audio 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 Beats Audio hot key 23 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 16, 20 Bluetooth label 15 boot order, changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 15 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 caring for your computer 62 cleaning your computer 62 components bottom 14 display 9 left side 7 right side 6 top 10 computer, traveling 50 connecting...
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...hard drive 7 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 6 wireless 11 low battery level 49 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 memory card reader, identifying 7 memory card, identifying 7 memory module identifying 14 inserting 60 removing 59 replacing 59 memory module service door, removing 59 minimized image creating 74 recovery 74 Miracast 25 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 45 O operating environment 76 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports HDMI...
...hard drive 7 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 6 wireless 11 low battery level 49 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 memory card reader, identifying 7 memory card, identifying 7 memory module identifying 14 inserting 60 removing 59 replacing 59 memory module service door, removing 59 minimized image creating 74 recovery 74 Miracast 25 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 45 O operating environment 76 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports HDMI...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC HP ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-screen instructions. This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 4 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing Customer Self-Repair parts. Component replacement procedures 37 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer SelfRepair parts NOTE: The Customer Self-Repair program is supported...
...-screen instructions. This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 4 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing Customer Self-Repair parts. Component replacement procedures 37 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer SelfRepair parts NOTE: The Customer Self-Repair program is supported...
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..., turn the computer on, and then shut it up and to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on page 39). Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. 4. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from...
..., turn the computer on, and then shut it up and to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on page 39). Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. 4. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC HP ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... warranty. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer by an authorized service provider. RTC battery Description For use only on -screen instructions. If...
... warranty. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer by an authorized service provider. RTC battery Description For use only on -screen instructions. If...
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... currently installed on -screen instructions to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type hp support...
... currently installed on -screen instructions to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type hp support...
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Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Using HP Recovery media, you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then...
Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Using HP Recovery media, you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then...
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...wireless 10 M mass storage device illustrated 24 precautions 33 spare part numbers 24 memory card eader 12 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 20, 26, 44 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 14 model name 1 mute light 10 N network jack 14 num lk key 9 O operating system, product description 5 optical drive precautions 33 spare part number 24, 28 P packaging guidelines 35 plastic parts, service considerations 32 pointing device, product description 5 ports HDMI 12 product description 4 USB 3.0 12, 14 power button 8 power button board removal...
...wireless 10 M mass storage device illustrated 24 precautions 33 spare part numbers 24 memory card eader 12 memory module product description 2 removal 44 spare part numbers 20, 26, 44 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 14 model name 1 mute light 10 N network jack 14 num lk key 9 O operating system, product description 5 optical drive precautions 33 spare part number 24, 28 P packaging guidelines 35 plastic parts, service considerations 32 pointing device, product description 5 ports HDMI 12 product description 4 USB 3.0 12, 14 power button 8 power button board removal...
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... board removal 61 spare part numbers 30, 31, 61 19, 29, T tools required 32 top cover, spare part numbers 18, 29, 30 TouchPad assembly removal 77 spare part number 19, 29, 77 TouchPad button 11 TouchPad components 11 TouchPad control zone 11 TouchPad zone 11 transporting guidelines 35 U USB 3.0 port 12, 14 V vent 12, 15 video, product description 3 W webcam 7 webcam light 7 webcam/microphone module removal 59 spare part number 22, 26, 59 Windows key 9 wireless antenna locations 7 removal 59 spare part number 23, 26, 60 wireless light 10 wireless...
... board removal 61 spare part numbers 30, 31, 61 19, 29, T tools required 32 top cover, spare part numbers 18, 29, 30 TouchPad assembly removal 77 spare part number 19, 29, 77 TouchPad button 11 TouchPad components 11 TouchPad control zone 11 TouchPad zone 11 transporting guidelines 35 U USB 3.0 port 12, 14 V vent 12, 15 video, product description 3 W webcam 7 webcam light 7 webcam/microphone module removal 59 spare part number 22, 26, 59 Windows key 9 wireless antenna locations 7 removal 59 spare part number 23, 26, 60 wireless light 10 wireless...