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... Changes, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Follow any instructions that is complete. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start...
... Changes, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that are already in an optional docking device, or connected to download. 3. Follow any instructions that is complete. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start...
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... Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant. This option does not require backing up data to another drive. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore...
... Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant. This option does not require backing up data to another drive. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Even if you did not manually create a restore...
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... the factory. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you give away or recycle your information. Select Troubleshoot from your PC, and follow the on reinstalling traditional applications. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on - Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. To use the Start screen: 1. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu...
... the factory. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you give away or recycle your information. Select Troubleshoot from your PC, and follow the on reinstalling traditional applications. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on - Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. To use the Start screen: 1. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu...
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...then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. or - Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state. The HP Recovery partition (select models only...
...then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. or - Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state. The HP Recovery partition (select models only...
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... description 2 USB 2.0 11, 12 power button, identifying 4 power cord set requirements 73 spare part numbers 19 power requirements, product description 2 processor, product description 1 product description audio 1 display panel 1 external media cards 1 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 2 video 1 wireless 1 product name 1 product name and number, computer 14 R recovery 69, 70 HP Recovery Manager 71 starting 71 system 71 recovery partition 71 removing 72...
... description 2 USB 2.0 11, 12 power button, identifying 4 power cord set requirements 73 spare part numbers 19 power requirements, product description 2 processor, product description 1 product description audio 1 display panel 1 external media cards 1 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 2 video 1 wireless 1 product name 1 product name and number, computer 14 R recovery 69, 70 HP Recovery Manager 71 starting 71 system 71 recovery partition 71 removing 72...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the wireless controls 30 Using the wireless key 30 Using operating system controls 31 Using a WLAN ...31 Using an Internet service provider 31 Setting up a WLAN 32 Configuring a wireless router 32 Protecting your WLAN 32 Connecting to a WLAN 33 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 33 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...34 Multimedia features ...35 Using the webcams ...38 Using audio ...39 Connecting speakers ...40 Using Beats Audio ...40 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 40 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 40 Checking the sound ...40 Using video ...42 Connecting an HDMI device 42...
... the wireless controls 30 Using the wireless key 30 Using operating system controls 31 Using a WLAN ...31 Using an Internet service provider 31 Setting up a WLAN 32 Configuring a wireless router 32 Protecting your WLAN 32 Connecting to a WLAN 33 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 33 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...34 Multimedia features ...35 Using the webcams ...38 Using audio ...39 Connecting speakers ...40 Using Beats Audio ...40 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 40 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 40 Checking the sound ...40 Using video ...42 Connecting an HDMI device 42...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using System Diagnostics ...71 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 73 Restore and recovery ...74 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 75 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 75 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 76 What you need to know 76 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...76 Changing the boot order 77 Removing the HP Recovery partition 77 12 Specifications...
... Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using System Diagnostics ...71 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 73 Restore and recovery ...74 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 75 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 75 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 76 What you need to know 76 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...76 Changing the boot order 77 Removing the HP Recovery partition 77 12 Specifications...
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... enable Hibernation using Power Options. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is in the Sleep state or in the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Swipe from or writing to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. NOTE: If you have set a password...
... enable Hibernation using Power Options. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is in the Sleep state or in the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Swipe from or writing to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. NOTE: If you have set a password...
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... Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more information. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password...
... Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for more information. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password...
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... BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power or connected...
... BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to an optional power source. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. NOTE: If you are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power or connected...
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... application or driver, use Windows File History to another drive. To access HP Support Assistant, on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only). System Restore allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more...
... application or driver, use Windows File History to another drive. To access HP Support Assistant, on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only). System Restore allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more...
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... permission or password when using the f11 key. Click Settings. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to display the charms. 2. To use the Start screen: 1. Press and hold f11 as you . To use the f11 key: 1. From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to you press the power button. 2. To access HP Support Assistant, on -screen instructions. NOTE...
... permission or password when using the f11 key. Click Settings. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to display the charms. 2. To use the Start screen: 1. Press and hold f11 as you . To use the f11 key: 1. From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to you press the power button. 2. To access HP Support Assistant, on -screen instructions. NOTE...
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... battery power 54 Beats Audio 40, 48 Beats Audio Control Panel 40 Beats Audio hot key 40 Beats Audio hotkey 10 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 30, 33 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 77 buttons left TouchPad 9 power 4 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 8 C cables USB 60 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 62 checking audio functions 40 cleaning your computer 62 components display 6 left-side 12 right-side 11 top 8 computer reset 75 configuring audio for HDMI 43 connecting...
... battery power 54 Beats Audio 40, 48 Beats Audio Control Panel 40 Beats Audio hot key 40 Beats Audio hotkey 10 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 30, 33 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 77 buttons left TouchPad 9 power 4 right TouchPad 9 TouchPad on/off 8 C cables USB 60 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 62 checking audio functions 40 cleaning your computer 62 components display 6 left-side 12 right-side 11 top 8 computer reset 75 configuring audio for HDMI 43 connecting...
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... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 62 minimized image creating 76 minimized image recovery 76 mouse, external setting preferences 45 mute light, identifying 9 O operating environment 79 optional external devices, using 60 original system recovery 76 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 66 Windows 66 pinching touch screen gesture 22 pinching TouchPad gesture 17 ports HDMI 12, 37, 42 USB 2.0 11, 12, 36 power battery 54 power button, identifying 4 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 33 R recovery 74, 75 HP Recovery Manager 76 starting 77 system 76 recovery partition 76 removing 77...
... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 62 minimized image creating 76 minimized image recovery 76 mouse, external setting preferences 45 mute light, identifying 9 O operating environment 79 optional external devices, using 60 original system recovery 76 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 66 Windows 66 pinching touch screen gesture 22 pinching TouchPad gesture 17 ports HDMI 12, 37, 42 USB 2.0 11, 12, 36 power battery 54 power button, identifying 4 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 33 R recovery 74, 75 HP Recovery Manager 76 starting 77 system 76 recovery partition 76 removing 77...
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... key 27 Using operating system controls 27 Using a WLAN ...28 Using an Internet service provider 28 Setting up a WLAN 29 Configuring a wireless router 29 Protecting your WLAN 29 Connecting to a WLAN 30 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 30 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...31 Multimedia features ...31 Using the webcams ...34 Using audio ...34 Connecting speakers ...34 Using Beats Audio ...34 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 34 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 35 Checking the sound ...35 Using video ...36 Connecting an HDMI device 36 Configuring HDMI audio settings 38 Cameras...
... key 27 Using operating system controls 27 Using a WLAN ...28 Using an Internet service provider 28 Setting up a WLAN 29 Configuring a wireless router 29 Protecting your WLAN 29 Connecting to a WLAN 30 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 30 4 Enjoying entertainment features ...31 Multimedia features ...31 Using the webcams ...34 Using audio ...34 Connecting speakers ...34 Using Beats Audio ...34 Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel 34 Enabling and disabling Beats Audio 35 Checking the sound ...35 Using video ...36 Connecting an HDMI device 36 Configuring HDMI audio settings 38 Cameras...
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... (BIOS) ...59 Updating the BIOS ...59 Determining the BIOS version 59 Downloading a BIOS update 60 Using System Diagnostics ...61 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...62 Creating recovery media and backups 62 Restore and recovery ...62 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 65 What you need to know 65 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover (select models only 65 Changing the boot order 66 Removing the HP Recovery partition 66 12 Specifications ...67 Input power ...67 Operating...
... (BIOS) ...59 Updating the BIOS ...59 Determining the BIOS version 59 Downloading a BIOS update 60 Using System Diagnostics ...61 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...62 Creating recovery media and backups 62 Restore and recovery ...62 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 65 What you need to know 65 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover (select models only 65 Changing the boot order 66 Removing the HP Recovery partition 66 12 Specifications ...67 Input power ...67 Operating...
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... any type of the TouchPad or touch screen to memory, allowing you can enable Hibernation using Power Options. NOTE: On select models, if you want to initiate Hibernation manually, you to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. Your work is saved to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon, and then tap Sleep. - For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep (select models only) on external power. Initiating...
... any type of the TouchPad or touch screen to memory, allowing you can enable Hibernation using Power Options. NOTE: On select models, if you want to initiate Hibernation manually, you to a hibernation file and the computer powers down. Your work is saved to display the charms, tap Settings, tap the Power icon, and then tap Sleep. - For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep (select models only) on external power. Initiating...
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... wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only). To access HP Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant...
... wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only). To access HP Support Assistant, on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant...
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... HDMI configuring audio 38 HDMI port, connecting 36 HDMI port, identifying 13, 33 Hibernation exiting 44 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 44 high-definition devices, connecting 36 hot keys description 42 display system information 42 using 42 HP and third-party software updates, installing 58 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery partition 65 recovery 65 removing 66 hubs 49 I input power 67 installing critical updates 57 integrated front webcam, identifying 33 integrated rear webcam, identifying 4, 6, 31 internal microphone, identifying...
... HDMI configuring audio 38 HDMI port, connecting 36 HDMI port, identifying 13, 33 Hibernation exiting 44 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 44 high-definition devices, connecting 36 hot keys description 42 display system information 42 using 42 HP and third-party software updates, installing 58 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery partition 65 recovery 65 removing 66 hubs 49 I input power 67 installing critical updates 57 integrated front webcam, identifying 33 integrated rear webcam, identifying 4, 6, 31 internal microphone, identifying...
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... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 52 minimized image creating 65 minimized image recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 39 mute light, identifying 10 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch screen gesture 21 pinching TouchPad gesture 16 ports HDMI 13, 33, 36 USB 2.0 12, 13, 33 power battery 45 power button, identifying 4 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 30 R recovery 63, 64 HP Recovery Manager 65 starting 65 system 65 recovery partition 65 removing...
... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 52 minimized image creating 65 minimized image recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 39 mute light, identifying 10 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch screen gesture 21 pinching TouchPad gesture 16 ports HDMI 13, 33, 36 USB 2.0 12, 13, 33 power battery 45 power button, identifying 4 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 30 R recovery 63, 64 HP Recovery Manager 65 starting 65 system 65 recovery partition 65 removing...