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2 External component identification Identifying hardware Components included with the computer may be prompted for your computer. You may vary by region and model. The illustrations in the System area, click Device Manager. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 To see a list of your permission or password for more information. You ... of hardware installed in the computer: » Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.
2 External component identification Identifying hardware Components included with the computer may be prompted for your computer. You may vary by region and model. The illustrations in the System area, click Device Manager. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 To see a list of your permission or password for more information. You ... of hardware installed in the computer: » Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.
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...: The hard drive is fully charged. It is normal for the internal fan to external power and the battery is being accessed. ■ Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects an AC adapter. Produces sound. Supports the following digital card formats: ■ MultiMediaCard...
...: The hard drive is fully charged. It is normal for the internal fan to external power and the battery is being accessed. ■ Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects an AC adapter. Produces sound. Supports the following digital card formats: ■ MultiMediaCard...
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3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. ✎ The battery must be removed to gain access to the service tag. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 See the "Battery" section in Chapter 4 ("Removal and replacement procedures") for battery removal and replacement instructions.
3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. ✎ The battery must be removed to gain access to the service tag. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 See the "Battery" section in Chapter 4 ("Removal and replacement procedures") for battery removal and replacement instructions.
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... information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. Illustrated parts catalog Item (1) (2) (3) Component Serial number (s/n) Product name Model description (4) Warranty period (5) Part number/Product number (p/n) Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support...
... information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. Illustrated parts catalog Item (1) (2) (3) Component Serial number (s/n) Product name Model description (4) Warranty period (5) Part number/Product number (p/n) Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support...
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Miscellaneous parts Description AC adapter: 120-W PFC HP Smart Adapter 90-W PFC HP Smart Adapter HDMI-to-VGA adapter HP Notebook protective case: For use with computer models with bronze finish For use with computer models with black finish Power cord: For use in Australia For use in Brazil For use in Canada, Mexico, and the...
Miscellaneous parts Description AC adapter: 120-W PFC HP Smart Adapter 90-W PFC HP Smart Adapter HDMI-to-VGA adapter HP Notebook protective case: For use with computer models with bronze finish For use with computer models with black finish Power cord: For use in Australia For use in Brazil For use in Canada, Mexico, and the...
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...memory module compartment cover) RTC battery (includes double-sided tape) Power button board and cable (includes double-sided tape) HP Notebook protective case for use with computer models with bronze finish Base enclosure with black finish (includes 4 rubber feet) Top cover with black finish for use in ... cable) Top cover with black finish for use only in the United Kingdom (includes TouchPad board, TouchPad bracket, and TouchPad cable) 15.6-in, SVA, BrightView LED display assembly with black finish (includes webcam/microphone module and cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, nameplate, and...
...memory module compartment cover) RTC battery (includes double-sided tape) Power button board and cable (includes double-sided tape) HP Notebook protective case for use with computer models with bronze finish Base enclosure with black finish (includes 4 rubber feet) Top cover with black finish for use in ... cable) Top cover with black finish for use only in the United Kingdom (includes TouchPad board, TouchPad bracket, and TouchPad cable) 15.6-in, SVA, BrightView LED display assembly with black finish (includes webcam/microphone module and cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, nameplate, and...
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... period for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. ✎ The battery must be removed to gain access to each product. Item (1) (2) (3)... Component Serial number (s/n) Product name Model description (4) Warranty period (5) Part number/Product number (p/n) Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents...
... period for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag. ✎ The battery must be removed to gain access to each product. Item (1) (2) (3)... Component Serial number (s/n) Product name Model description (4) Warranty period (5) Part number/Product number (p/n) Description This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to locate documents...
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...always be on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self ...options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐ Enable/disable IOS. ❐ Set the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, ...
...always be on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self ...options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐ Enable/disable IOS. ❐ Set the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, ...
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...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for safeguarding your ...9632; Backing up your important system files. ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. ...
...computer and restore the operating system and software programs to protect your system on the hard drive or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to help you with a solid-state drive (SSD) may not have been included for safeguarding your ...9632; Backing up your important system files. ■ Creating system restore points (operating system feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. ...
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... only files that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. If you use... HP Recovery Manager to a restore point (created at the factory. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in ...
... only files that you have been included with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. HP recommends that you set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. If you use... HP Recovery Manager to a restore point (created at the factory. Software not provided with your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in ...
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...) ✎ Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If the computer does not have a partition. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-6 Maintenance and ...
...) ✎ Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. If the computer does not have a partition. On some models, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Access Recovery Manager in the Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. 8-6 Maintenance and ...
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Follow the local laws and regulations in the display assembly of this HP product contains mercury, which might require special handling at http://www.eiae.org. The only components intended for recycling purposes are general disassembly instructions. Specific ... to gain access to the backlight 1 and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 2. ✎ The procedures provided in this chapter can vary from one computer model to another. 11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in damage to display components...
Follow the local laws and regulations in the display assembly of this HP product contains mercury, which might require special handling at http://www.eiae.org. The only components intended for recycling purposes are general disassembly instructions. Specific ... to gain access to the backlight 1 and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 2. ✎ The procedures provided in this chapter can vary from one computer model to another. 11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in damage to display components...
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...description 1-2 removal 4-20 spare part numbers 3-11, 4-20 Media Launch key 2-4 memory module removal 4-8, 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-16, 4-8, 4-15 memory module compartment 2-10 memory module compartment cover removal 4-8 spare part number 3-8, 3-17 Memory Test 5-4 ...memory, product description 1-1 microphone locations 2-2 product description 1-2 microphone jack connector pinout 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N ...
...description 1-2 removal 4-20 spare part numbers 3-11, 4-20 Media Launch key 2-4 memory module removal 4-8, 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-16, 4-8, 4-15 memory module compartment 2-10 memory module compartment cover removal 4-8 spare part number 3-8, 3-17 Memory Test 5-4 ...memory, product description 1-1 microphone locations 2-2 product description 1-2 microphone jack connector pinout 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N ...
HP Envy 15 User Guide - Windows 7
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...Company, L.P. SD Logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. Bluetooth is subject to most models. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. First Edition: ... is a trademark owned by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
...Company, L.P. SD Logo is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Nothing herein should be available on your computer. Bluetooth is subject to most models. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are common to change without notice. First Edition: ... is a trademark owned by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
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...side components ...7 Bottom components ...8 Display components ...9 Wireless antennas ...9 Additional hardware components 10 Labels ...11 2 Using Instant On Software (select models only) 3 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices ...13 Identifying wireless and network status icons 13 Using the wireless controls 14 ...Using the wireless key ...14 Using Wireless Assistant software 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17...
...side components ...7 Bottom components ...8 Display components ...9 Wireless antennas ...9 Additional hardware components 10 Labels ...11 2 Using Instant On Software (select models only) 3 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices ...13 Identifying wireless and network status icons 13 Using the wireless controls 14 ...Using the wireless key ...14 Using Wireless Assistant software 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Setting up a WLAN ...16 Protecting your WLAN ...16 Connecting to a WLAN ...17...
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... 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62... Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will...
... 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62... Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will...
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Using system restore points 94 When to create restore points 94 Create a system restore point 94 Restore to a previous date and time 94 Performing a recovery ...95 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 95 Appendix C RAID 0 (select models only) Disabling RAID 0 ...97 Index ...98 ix
Using system restore points 94 When to create restore points 94 Create a system restore point 94 Restore to a previous date and time 94 Performing a recovery ...95 Recovering from the recovery discs 95 Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 95 Appendix C RAID 0 (select models only) Disabling RAID 0 ...97 Index ...98 ix
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... the battery bay at the factory. Locks the primary battery inside the battery bay. NOTE: The primary battery is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produces sound. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent...
... the battery bay at the factory. Locks the primary battery inside the battery bay. NOTE: The primary battery is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Produces sound. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent...
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... system. You may need this information available when you contact technical support. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Model description (3). This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). Wireless...number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (4). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important...
... system. You may need this information available when you contact technical support. ● Microsoft® Certificate of your notebook. ◦ Model description (3). This is affixed to the bottom of the warranty period for this computer. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (5). Wireless...number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (4). If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides important...
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...access certain applications without the need to the HP Envy 15 User Manual. NOTE: For information on the SD card that is separate from your Windows operating system. IOS is ready to land lines. ● Chat-Chat with friends on select computer models. This guide is located on using IOS,.... ● Web calendar-Display, edit, and organize your schedule. ● Web mail-View and send e-mail. 2 Using Instant On Software (select models only) Instant On Software (IOS) is an optional, instant-on environment that came with your computer. 12 Chapter 2 Using Instant On Software (select...
...access certain applications without the need to the HP Envy 15 User Manual. NOTE: For information on the SD card that is separate from your Windows operating system. IOS is ready to land lines. ● Chat-Chat with friends on select computer models. This guide is located on using IOS,.... ● Web calendar-Display, edit, and organize your schedule. ● Web mail-View and send e-mail. 2 Using Instant On Software (select models only) Instant On Software (IOS) is an optional, instant-on environment that came with your computer. 12 Chapter 2 Using Instant On Software (select...