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...Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. 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 Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Fan...
...Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. Enable/disable the Action Key Mode. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. 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 Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable Fan...
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... no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. Make...
... no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Setup Utility (BIOS) Downloading a BIOS update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. You may need to access this information to the hard drive. Make...
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... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
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... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
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... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
HP Envy 15 User Guide - Windows 7
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... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
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...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 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 not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 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 not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
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...; Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off . Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions...
...; Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off . Components 3 Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions...
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... is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you enter into your...
... is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com: 1. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. The driver must have the current codes to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you enter into your...
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... of the USB ports on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Select the device, and then click Settings. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the Synaptics icon in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the direction you can also connect an external USB mouse to...
... of the USB ports on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Select the device, and then click Settings. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the Synaptics icon in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as described in the direction you can also connect an external USB mouse to...
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... display brightness. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Pictures are very low. Using the ambient light sensor 41 Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. To disable or reenable adaptive brightness: NOTE: The ambient light sensor must be activated. ● Low light conditions-The Low Light Compensation function is activated and the picture quality improves. ● Extreme low light or zero light conditions-The webcam IR light is enabled by default...
... display brightness. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Pictures are very low. Using the ambient light sensor 41 Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Location and Other Sensors. 2. To disable or reenable adaptive brightness: NOTE: The ambient light sensor must be activated. ● Low light conditions-The Low Light Compensation function is activated and the picture quality improves. ● Extreme low light or zero light conditions-The webcam IR light is enabled by default...
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... any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears.
... any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears.
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... Chapter 6 Power management Preferences set at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using the battery meter on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from...
... Chapter 6 Power management Preferences set at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. ● Amber: The battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to Using the battery meter on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from...
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... or humidity extremes. Refer to run more efficiently. Avoid exposing a drive to media. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices The airport security devices that the battery is not necessary to Help and Support for tasks such as conveyor belts, use the computer, files on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Handle a drive carefully;
... or humidity extremes. Refer to run more efficiently. Avoid exposing a drive to media. do not drop a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices The airport security devices that the battery is not necessary to Help and Support for tasks such as conveyor belts, use the computer, files on luggage, such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Handle a drive carefully;
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...-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to open the software and change the privileges for storing and accessing information. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
...-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to open the software and change the privileges for storing and accessing information. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
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...; Sets the delay for the primary and accessory batteries. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this section provide an overview of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the user to press hot keys in this chapter may not be on password. Setup Utility...
...; Sets the delay for the primary and accessory batteries. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this section provide an overview of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the user to press hot keys in this chapter may not be on password. Setup Utility...
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... network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your computer and access the BIOS update you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click the file that are ready to download your hard drive. Access the page on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Make...
... network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your computer and access the BIOS update you want to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. You will be downloaded. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. Double-click the file that are ready to download your hard drive. Access the page on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Make...
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...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...