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...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
...card ...31 Using a USB device ...31 Connecting a USB device 31 Removing a USB device ...32 Using 1394 devices (select models only 32 Connecting a 1394 device 32 Removing a 1394 device 33 Using an eSATA device (select models only 33 Connecting an eSATA device 33 Removing an eSATA device 34 Using optional external devices ...34 Using optional external drives 34 Using the expansion port (select models only 34 6 Drives ...36 Handling drives ...36 Using hard drives ...37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive...
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... from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of Turn Off Computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access...
... from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of Turn Off Computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access...
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... power button. ● If the display is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
... power button. ● If the display is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is closed, open the display. ● Press a key...
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... 5 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off...
... 5 External cards and devices Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off...
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... and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on battery power. To run more information. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
... and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. You may take more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Click Defragment disk. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Follow the on battery power. To run more information. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter...
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... (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings...
... (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is preinstalled on the computer. 44 Chapter 7 Security NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings...
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...passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating...
...passwords in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set, it in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating...
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... show only software for the computer you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are using or to update. 4. SoftPaq Download Manager is displayed asking if you want to expand the model list, and then select the model or models of available...
... show only software for the computer you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for more computer models to determine which SoftPaqs are using or to update. 4. SoftPaq Download Manager is displayed asking if you want to expand the model list, and then select the model or models of available...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS...
... Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
... the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. If no instructions are displayed on -screen instructions. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
...displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 13 power 18 volume 14 C cables 1394 32 eSATA 33 USB 31 checking audio functions 14 computer, traveling 24, 57 configuring audio for HDMI 17 configuring ExpressCards 28 connecting to a wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection...
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...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
...9 connecting a modem cable adapter 9 selecting a location setting 10 N network cable, connecting 11 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 39 removing 40 optical drive 34 optional external devices, using 34 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 45 set in Windows 45 ports DisplayPort 15 expansion 34 external monitor 15 HDMI 16 Intel Wireless Display 17 VGA 15 power battery 22 conserving 24 options 19 power button 18 power meter 20 power plans customizing 21 selecting 20 viewing current 20 power switch 18 power-on password creating 47 entering 47 managing 47 power...
HP ENVY14 Getting Started - Windows 7
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... of the USB ports on . 26 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off when the TouchPad is on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off...
... of the USB ports on . 26 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Turning the TouchPad off and on To turn the TouchPad off when the TouchPad is on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in the direction you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one finger across the TouchPad in Windows to go. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. NOTE: The TouchPad light is off...
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... through the operating system. Remove the hard drive screws (1). Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: For instructions on removing the battery cover and battery, refer to the computer. 3. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing the battery on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If...
... through the operating system. Remove the hard drive screws (1). Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: For instructions on removing the battery cover and battery, refer to the computer. 3. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to Removing the battery on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If...
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... of external HP power supply 63 Digital Media Slot, identifying 12 display image, switching 24 drive light 13 drive, hard 43 E esc key, identifying 11 F f11 54 Fast Charge Mode 40 flicking TouchPad gesture 31 fn key, identifying 11, 25 G graphics modes, switching 3 H hard drive installing 43 removing 41 hard drive bay, identifying 17 HDMI port, identifying 13, 49 headphone (audio-out) jack 15 Help and Support key 23 hotkeys bass settings 25 description 25 display system information 25 using 25 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 49 HP Recovery Manager...
... of external HP power supply 63 Digital Media Slot, identifying 12 display image, switching 24 drive light 13 drive, hard 43 E esc key, identifying 11 F f11 54 Fast Charge Mode 40 flicking TouchPad gesture 31 fn key, identifying 11, 25 G graphics modes, switching 3 H hard drive installing 43 removing 41 hard drive bay, identifying 17 HDMI port, identifying 13, 49 headphone (audio-out) jack 15 Help and Support key 23 hotkeys bass settings 25 description 25 display system information 25 using 25 HP HDMI to VGA Display Adapter, using 49 HP Recovery Manager...
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... 61 latch, battery cover release 17 lights battery 14 drive 13 mute 9 power 9, 13 TouchPad 9 webcam 16 wireless 9 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment cover removing 45 replacing 47 66 Index memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 60 Mini DisplayPort, identifying 13 monitor, connecting 49 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute key, identifying 24 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 13 O operating environment 64 operating system Microsoft...
... 61 latch, battery cover release 17 lights battery 14 drive 13 mute 9 power 9, 13 TouchPad 9 webcam 16 wireless 9 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment cover removing 45 replacing 47 66 Index memory module compartment, identifying 17 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 60 Mini DisplayPort, identifying 13 monitor, connecting 49 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute key, identifying 24 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 13 O operating environment 64 operating system Microsoft...
HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in your country or region. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the WLAN module: 1. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Component replacement procedures 41 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer. 3. Remove the battery cover and battery (see Battery on...
... system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in your country or region. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the WLAN module: 1. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Component replacement procedures 41 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer. 3. Remove the battery cover and battery (see Battery on...
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... path when you connect your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
... path when you connect your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are ready to install the update. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on your computer: Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
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... device, product description 4 ports eSATA 12 HDMI 12 Mini DisplayPort 12 product description 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 12 power button 5 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 19, 29, 60 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 24, 25 power light 7, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor spare part numbers 28 product description processors 1 audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports...
... device, product description 4 ports eSATA 12 HDMI 12 Mini DisplayPort 12 product description 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 12 power button 5 power connector 13 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 19, 29, 60 power cord set requirements 87 spare part numbers 24, 25 power light 7, 12 power requirements, product description 4 processor spare part numbers 28 product description processors 1 audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for disk traffic, and provides link power management with...
... Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for disk traffic, and provides link power management with...