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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... create a new network connection. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to complete the connection. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is displayed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to verify the name and status of options is amber when all wireless devices are prompted to a network Select Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center. A list of the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that...
... create a new network connection. Connecting to a WLAN To connect to complete the connection. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is displayed, allowing you to manually search for and connect to a network or to verify the name and status of options is amber when all wireless devices are prompted to a network Select Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center. A list of the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on the keyboard to display the Apps list. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. The guide provides information...
... and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on the keyboard to display the Apps list. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a external mouse. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. The guide provides information...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... hold down the key. TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from the computer using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to support. The icon on each of a DVD or a BD. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f6 Plays the...
... hold down the key. TIP: The Windows logo key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from the computer using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to support. The icon on each of a DVD or a BD. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f6 Plays the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of USB ports you store, manage, share, and access information. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to connect the device. A USB flash drive, connected to a network on your phone or camera. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Type USB 2.0 USB...
... of USB ports you store, manage, share, and access information. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to connect the device. A USB flash drive, connected to a network on your phone or camera. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Type USB 2.0 USB...
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... on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they can be changed or erased; To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be caused by a laser from the wireless network. it is installed on both the internal and an external display may...
... on-screen instructions to install the update. ● If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they can be changed or erased; To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be caused by a laser from the wireless network. it is installed on both the internal and an external display may...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... works without supervision. NOTE: It is running on -screen instructions. 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your drives. 3. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer Follow the on battery power. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered...
... works without supervision. NOTE: It is running on -screen instructions. 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your drives. 3. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer Follow the on battery power. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... viruses, install all critical updates from the list of user-defined security criteria. It is installed on a system, all data sent to a system or network. For more information about computer viruses, from the Start screen, type help protect your computer, Internet security software that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of both hardware and software. Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other software may...
... viruses, install all critical updates from the list of user-defined security criteria. It is installed on a system, all data sent to a system or network. For more information about computer viruses, from the Start screen, type help protect your computer, Internet security software that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of both hardware and software. Installing Windows updates Updates to the operating system and other software may...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on -screen instructions. 64 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or...
... computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on -screen instructions. 64 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to restore the system to the replacement drive. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps for using File History, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
... to restore the system to the replacement drive. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps for using File History, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
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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... + Bluetooth combo (for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor) Spare part number 636672-001 631956-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. If you are designed with a wireless module authorized for use in your country or region. Disconnect all external devices connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove...
... + Bluetooth combo (for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor) Spare part number 636672-001 631956-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. If you are designed with a wireless module authorized for use in your country or region. Disconnect all external devices connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove...
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... the power cord from your hard drive. 62 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics (Windows 8) Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow any instructions that are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
... the power cord from your hard drive. 62 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics (Windows 8) Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow any instructions that are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer to your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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... download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Make a note of damage to the hard drive. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP website that is not displayed, use...
... download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Make a note of damage to the hard drive. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is running on the HP website that is not displayed, use...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose to restore to reset your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 76. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and...
... another drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose to restore to reset your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 76. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and...
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... 9 fn 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L left-side components 12 light components 10 lights AC adapter/Battery 12 caps lock 10 hard drive 12 mute 10 power 10 TouchPad 10, 11 webcam 7 wireless 10 M mass storage device precautions 33 removal 45 spare part numbers 22, 45 memory module product description 2 removal 46 spare part numbers 18, 24, 46 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 13 minimized image creating 76 minimized image recovery 76 model name 1 monitor port 13 mute light 10 N network jack 13 O operating system...
... 9 fn 9 Windows applications 9 Windows logo 9 L left-side components 12 light components 10 lights AC adapter/Battery 12 caps lock 10 hard drive 12 mute 10 power 10 TouchPad 10, 11 webcam 7 wireless 10 M mass storage device precautions 33 removal 45 spare part numbers 22, 45 memory module product description 2 removal 46 spare part numbers 18, 24, 46 microphone location 7 product description 3 microphone jack 13 minimized image creating 76 minimized image recovery 76 model name 1 monitor port 13 mute light 10 N network jack 13 O operating system...
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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 48 spare part number 26, 48 recovery 74, 75 discs 73, 77 HP Recovery Manager 76 media 77 starting 77 supported discs 73 system 76 USB flash drive 77 using HP Recovery media 73 recovery media creating 72 creating using HP Recovery Manager 73 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 48 spare part number 26, 48 recovery 74, 75 discs 73, 77 HP Recovery Manager 76 media 77 starting 77 supported discs 73 system 76 USB flash drive 77 using HP Recovery media 73 recovery media creating 72 creating using HP Recovery Manager 73 recovery partition...