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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... and Support. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have . 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Setting...
... and Support. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have . 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Check with an Internet service provider (ISP). From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Setting...
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... range of options is a security-enabled WLAN, you want to connect to create a new network connection. 5. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your office. WARNING! Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to verify the name and status of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to complete the connection. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. A list of a wireless router or access point...
... range of options is a security-enabled WLAN, you want to connect to create a new network connection. 5. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your office. WARNING! Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to verify the name and status of Bluetooth devices. Connecting to complete the connection. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. A list of a wireless router or access point...
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.... Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you want to reveal the Apps list. You can be used on your fingers. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on the screen using your computer TouchPad or on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on a touch screen (select models only). From the Start screen, type c to control the...
.... Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you want to reveal the Apps list. You can be used on your fingers. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on the screen using your computer TouchPad or on a external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on a touch screen (select models only). From the Start screen, type c to control the...
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... 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 is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when...
... 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 is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when...
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... more memory. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. ● If a drive must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays...
... more memory. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. ● If a drive must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays...
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... the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer over time, the files on battery power. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Follow the on -screen instructions. Hard drives connected to locate files...
... the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer over time, the files on battery power. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Follow the on -screen instructions. Hard drives connected to locate files...
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... computer hardware is running on -screen instructions. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Click your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is more recent than your BIOS, make...
... computer hardware is running on -screen instructions. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Click your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is more recent than your BIOS, make...
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... driver. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery When your computer is not working properly and you need to another drive. Using Windows Refresh for using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option...
... driver. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery When your computer is not working properly and you need to another drive. Using Windows Refresh for using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option...
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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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... BIOS. 8. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). If you are accessible. 2. Before removing a memory module, follow the on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove the memory module: 1. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module...
... BIOS. 8. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). If you are accessible. 2. Before removing a memory module, follow the on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove the memory module: 1. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module...
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... battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Accessing...
... battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Accessing...
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... BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. If the update is complete. You will need this path when you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Downloading a BIOS update...
... BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. If the update is complete. You will need this path when you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Downloading a BIOS update...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on your information from the HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose to restore to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of...
..., see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on your information from the HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose to restore to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... of your information. Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. To use the f11 key: 1. Restore and recovery 109 Click Settings. 3. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the Start screen. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be prompted for quick and easy recovery When your files, select Get started, and then follow the on-screen instructions. From the Start screen, point to its original...
... of your information. Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. To use the f11 key: 1. Restore and recovery 109 Click Settings. 3. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the Start screen. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be prompted for quick and easy recovery When your files, select Get started, and then follow the on-screen instructions. From the Start screen, point to its original...
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...