User Guide - Windows 8
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... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... WLAN device in a safe place. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in wireless router. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to use for Internet access...
... WLAN device in a safe place. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in wireless router. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to use for Internet access...
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... interference from the list. 4. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to a network Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to manually search for and connect to a network or to enter a security code. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to verify...
... interference from the list. 4. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to a network Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to manually search for and connect to a network or to enter a security code. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to verify...
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... have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). To turn on or off or on the screen using your computer. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to activate the demonstration. TIP...
... have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on a touch screen (select models only). To turn on or off or on the screen using your computer. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to activate the demonstration. TIP...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... 3. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or...
.... 3. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or...
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... Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. See Handling drives on it, or expose it down the computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type...
... Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. See Handling drives on it, or expose it down the computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type...
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... events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your drive is running on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. After you can defragment your drives. 3. A fragmented drive means data on the hard drive become fragmented. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the...
... events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your drive is running on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. After you can defragment your drives. 3. A fragmented drive means data on the hard drive become fragmented. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using System Diagnostics 67 Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is functioning properly. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation...
... the downloaded file from your hard drive. Using System Diagnostics 67 Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is functioning properly. If the update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation...
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... can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to a previous point, automatically created. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select...
... can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to a previous point, automatically created. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select...
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... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
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restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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4. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Before removing a memory module, follow the on-screen instructions. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Remove the memory module: 1. Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Click the link...
4. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Before removing a memory module, follow the on-screen instructions. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Remove the memory module: 1. Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Click the link...
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... processor For use only on page 43). 5. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off...
... processor For use only on page 43). 5. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... on your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your selection to an optional power source. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE...
... on your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your selection to an optional power source. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you to restore without the requirements of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. Even if you did not manually create a restore...
... for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you to restore without the requirements of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. Even if you did not manually create a restore...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., a list of the screen to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 112. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your information. See Help and Support for your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. Click Settings. 3. or - To start fresh and keep what you give away or recycle your computer, and reinstalls Windows. From the Start screen, point...
..., a list of the screen to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 112. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your information. See Help and Support for your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. Click Settings. 3. or - To start fresh and keep what you give away or recycle your computer, and reinstalls Windows. From the Start screen, point...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
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... system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless, product...
... system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless, product...