User Guide - Windows 8
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... your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Buttons ...9 Keys ...10 Bottom ...11 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network ...13 Connecting to a wireless network ...13 Using the wireless controls 13 Using the wireless button 13 Using operating system controls 13 Using a WLAN ...14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN 15 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 16...
... your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Buttons ...9 Keys ...10 Bottom ...11 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network ...13 Connecting to a wireless network ...13 Using the wireless controls 13 Using the wireless button 13 Using operating system controls 13 Using a WLAN ...14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN 15 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 16...
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...user-replaceable battery 37 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 38 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 38 Running on external AC power ...38 Troubleshooting an AC adapter ...39 HP CoolSense (select models only 39 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 39 7 Managing and sharing information ...41 Using a USB device ...41 Connecting a USB device 41 Removing a USB device ...42 Connecting a powered USB device 42 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 42 Using optical drives ...43 Inserting an optical disc ...44 Removing an optical disc 45 Sharing data and drives and accessing...
...user-replaceable battery 37 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 38 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 38 Running on external AC power ...38 Troubleshooting an AC adapter ...39 HP CoolSense (select models only 39 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 39 7 Managing and sharing information ...41 Using a USB device ...41 Connecting a USB device 41 Removing a USB device ...42 Connecting a powered USB device 42 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 42 Using optical drives ...43 Inserting an optical disc ...44 Removing an optical disc 45 Sharing data and drives and accessing...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... ...60 Installing software updates ...60 Installing Windows updates 60 Installing HP and third-party software updates 61 Securing your wireless network ...61 Backing up your software applications and information 61 Using an optional security cable lock 61 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 63 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...63 Updating the BIOS ...63 Determining the BIOS version 63 Downloading a BIOS update 64 Using System Diagnostics ...64 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...66 Creating recovery media and backups 66 Creating HP Recovery media 67 Restore and...
... ...60 Installing software updates ...60 Installing Windows updates 60 Installing HP and third-party software updates 61 Securing your wireless network ...61 Backing up your software applications and information 61 Using an optional security cable lock 61 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 63 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...63 Updating the BIOS ...63 Determining the BIOS version 63 Downloading a BIOS update 64 Using System Diagnostics ...64 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...66 Creating recovery media and backups 66 Creating HP Recovery media 67 Restore and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on page 41. Connect optional USB devices. To reduce the risk of USB ports, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Right side Component (1) Digital Media Slot (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) External monitor port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Supports the following digital card formats...
... different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. For additional safety information, see Using a USB device on page 41. Connect optional USB devices. To reduce the risk of USB ports, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Right side Component (1) Digital Media Slot (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) External monitor port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Supports the following digital card formats...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... some models, the wireless light is displayed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to , open the Network Sharing Center. If the WLAN is sold separately. NOTE: If you to manually search for and connect to a network or to a wired network A LAN connection uses a network cable, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you want to connect to a network Connecting to create a new network connection. From...
... some models, the wireless light is displayed, allowing you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to , open the Network Sharing Center. If the WLAN is sold separately. NOTE: If you to manually search for and connect to a network or to a wired network A LAN connection uses a network cable, which is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you want to connect to a network Connecting to create a new network connection. From...
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... on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off when the TouchPad is on the keyboard to display the Apps list. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to one of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on a external mouse. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click...
... on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off when the TouchPad is on the keyboard to display the Apps list. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to one of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on a external mouse. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click...
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... certain keys and key combinations. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your computer. The icon on each of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating...
... certain keys and key combinations. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your computer. The icon on each of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating...
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...; A USB flash drive, connected to purchase devices that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of external devices to use, see Connecting to connect the device. Be sure to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 13. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that must be installed. For...
...; A USB flash drive, connected to purchase devices that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of external devices to use, see Connecting to connect the device. Be sure to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 13. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that must be installed. For...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...; Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your wireless feature. The DVDs can be used to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the computer to play back high-definition (HD) video. Note the following DVD formats...
...; Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your wireless feature. The DVDs can be used to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the computer to play back high-definition (HD) video. Note the following DVD formats...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... can run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: It is running on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to USB ports are protected by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Hard drives connected to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting...
... can run Disk Defragmenter on a monthly schedule, but you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: It is running on -screen instructions. Follow the on battery power. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to USB ports are protected by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Hard drives connected to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Support from the system is blocked. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of your choice in most cases, repair any damage they have become available after the computer left the factory. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 55. Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other online threats. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can detect most viruses, destroy them to function...
... Support from the system is blocked. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of your choice in most cases, repair any damage they have become available after the computer left the factory. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on page 55. Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other online threats. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can detect most viruses, destroy them to function...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... BIOS update is downloaded. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Double-tap or double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Turn on your hard drive. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. From the Start screen, type...
... BIOS update is downloaded. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Double-tap or double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Turn on your hard drive. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. From the Start screen, type...
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... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 70. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using File History, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using...
... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 70. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using File History, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 38 external devices 42 external monitor port 4, 21 external monitor port, identifying 18 F firewall software 60 fn key, identifying 10, 31 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 52 installing 50 removing 49 hard drive light 5 HDMI configuring audio 22 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 19 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys bass settings 32 description 31 display system information 32 using 31 HP 3D DriveGuard 52 HP and third-party software updates, installing 61 HP Recovery Manager 70 correcting boot problems 71 starting 70 HP Recovery media creating 67...
... 38 external devices 42 external monitor port 4, 21 external monitor port, identifying 18 F firewall software 60 fn key, identifying 10, 31 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 52 installing 50 removing 49 hard drive light 5 HDMI configuring audio 22 HDMI port, connecting 22 HDMI port, identifying 5, 19 high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys bass settings 32 description 31 display system information 32 using 31 HP 3D DriveGuard 52 HP and third-party software updates, installing 61 HP Recovery Manager 70 correcting boot problems 71 starting 70 HP Recovery media creating 67...
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... 29 lights AC adapter 5 caps lock 8 hard drive 5 mute 8 power 8 TouchPad 7, 8 webcam 6, 18 wireless 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 52 Disk Defragmenter 52 memory module inserting 54 removing 53 replacing 53 minimized image creating 70 minimized image recovery 70 mouse, external setting preferences 24 mute light, identifying 8 N network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 72 optical disc inserting 44 removing 45 optional external devices, using 42 original system recovery 70 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 59 Windows 59 pinching TouchPad gesture 26 ports external monitor 4, 21 HDMI 5, 19...
... 29 lights AC adapter 5 caps lock 8 hard drive 5 mute 8 power 8 TouchPad 7, 8 webcam 6, 18 wireless 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 52 Disk Defragmenter 52 memory module inserting 54 removing 53 replacing 53 minimized image creating 70 minimized image recovery 70 mouse, external setting preferences 24 mute light, identifying 8 N network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 72 optical disc inserting 44 removing 45 optional external devices, using 42 original system recovery 70 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 59 Windows 59 pinching TouchPad gesture 26 ports external monitor 4, 21 HDMI 5, 19...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... hard drive. 78 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics (Windows 8) If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions...
... hard drive. 78 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics (Windows 8) If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is not displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. b. If the system information is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on the HP website that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility. 2. During the download and installation...
... the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other system information is not displayed, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. b. If the system information is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on the HP website that is connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility. 2. During the download and installation...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use Windows File History to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you created. From the Start screen, type...
... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use Windows File History to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you created. From the Start screen, type...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L left-side components 13 light components 11 lights AC adapter/Battery 13 caps lock 11 hard drive 13 mute 11 power 11 TouchPad 11, 12 webcam 8 wireless 11 M mass storage device precautions 36 removal 51 spare part numbers 25, 51 memory module product description 2 removal 53 spare part numbers 20, 28, 53 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 14 minimized image creating 92 minimized image recovery 92 model name 1 monitor port 14 mute light 11 N network jack 14 O operating...
... Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L left-side components 13 light components 11 lights AC adapter/Battery 13 caps lock 11 hard drive 13 mute 11 power 11 TouchPad 11, 12 webcam 8 wireless 11 M mass storage device precautions 36 removal 51 spare part numbers 25, 51 memory module product description 2 removal 53 spare part numbers 20, 28, 53 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 14 minimized image creating 92 minimized image recovery 92 model name 1 monitor port 14 mute light 11 N network jack 14 O operating...
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... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R rear corner covers removal 55, 56 spare part number 29, 56 recovery 90, 91 discs 89, 93 HP Recovery Manager 92 media 93 starting 93 supported discs 89 system 92 USB flash drive 93 using HP Recovery media 89 recovery media creating 88 creating using HP Recovery Manager 89 recovery partition...
... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R rear corner covers removal 55, 56 spare part number 29, 56 recovery 90, 91 discs 89, 93 HP Recovery Manager 92 media 93 starting 93 supported discs 89 system 92 USB flash drive 93 using HP Recovery media 89 recovery media creating 88 creating using HP Recovery Manager 89 recovery partition...