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.... Make a note of the path to the location on your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date...
.... Make a note of the path to the location on your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date...
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... the individual application or driver. ● From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows Refresh. System Restore allows you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant.
... the individual application or driver. ● From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows Refresh. System Restore allows you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the Windows Store, consider using Windows System Restore, access HP Support Assistant.
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... originally installed on - Before using the f11 key. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. See HP Support Assistant for your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Click Change PC settings in this option by using this option, back up , restoring, and recovering IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. or...
... originally installed on - Before using the f11 key. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. See HP Support Assistant for your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Click Change PC settings in this option by using this option, back up , restoring, and recovering IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. or...
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... factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used if the hard drive is still working. Press and hold f11 as a final attempt to retain. Restore and recovery 71 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you press the power button. 2. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. support, go /contactHP. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive...
... factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used if the hard drive is still working. Press and hold f11 as a final attempt to retain. Restore and recovery 71 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you press the power button. 2. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. support, go /contactHP. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive...
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... 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 recycle computer 69, 70 refresh 70 tablet 69 regulatory information 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 23 procedures 27 remove everything and reinstall Windows 70 reset computer 69, 70 steps 70 RJ45/USB...
... 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 recycle computer 69, 70 refresh 70 tablet 69 regulatory information 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 23 procedures 27 remove everything and reinstall Windows 70 reset computer 69, 70 steps 70 RJ45/USB...
User Guide - Windows 8
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......26 Using the on-screen keyboard ...27 Using the digital pen (select models only 28 Finding your hardware and software information 29 Locating hardware ...29 Locating software ...29 Updating the software installed on the computer 29 3 Connecting to a network ...30 Connecting to a wireless network ...30 Using 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...
......26 Using the on-screen keyboard ...27 Using the digital pen (select models only 28 Finding your hardware and software information 29 Locating hardware ...29 Locating software ...29 Updating the software installed on the computer 29 3 Connecting to a network ...30 Connecting to a wireless network ...30 Using 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...
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...(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 ...78 Input power...
...(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 ...78 Input power...
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... running on battery power or on wakeup, you must enable Hibernation using Power Options. In the Hibernation state, your work is saved to memory, allowing you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep while...
... running on battery power or on wakeup, you must enable Hibernation using Power Options. In the Hibernation state, your work is saved to memory, allowing you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the screen. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep while...
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... then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, access HP Support Assistant. NOTE: This password cannot be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
... then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, access HP Support Assistant. NOTE: This password cannot be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. If no instructions are ready to install the update. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your computer. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. If no instructions are ready to install the update. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
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... the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling...
... the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling...
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... to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 75 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you wish to retain. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. Click Settings. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your information. Press f11 while the computer boots. - See HP Support Assistant for more information. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on -screen instructions. Before using this option by using...
... to start Refresh: 1. Restore and recovery 75 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you wish to retain. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. Click Settings. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your information. Press f11 while the computer boots. - See HP Support Assistant for more information. See HP Support Assistant for instructions on -screen instructions. Before using this option by using...
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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...
... 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...
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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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... want to a disc or an external media card. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation (select models only) on external power. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated after a period of the TouchPad or touch screen to the keyboard dock, open the display. NOTE: On select models, if you can also initiate Sleep manually. CAUTION: To...
... want to a disc or an external media card. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation (select models only) on external power. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated after a period of the TouchPad or touch screen to the keyboard dock, open the display. NOTE: On select models, if you can also initiate Sleep manually. CAUTION: To...
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... requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ● From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 66. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh...
... requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. ● From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 66. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh...
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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...