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... side ...9 Display ...12 Top ...13 TouchPad ...13 Lights ...14 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 15 Keys ...16 Bottom ...17 Labels ...18 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 19 Using operating system controls 19 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 20 Using a WLAN ...20 Using an Internet service provider 20 Setting up a WLAN 21 Configuring a wireless router 21 Protecting your WLAN 21 Connecting to a WLAN 22 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 22 Connecting to...
... side ...9 Display ...12 Top ...13 TouchPad ...13 Lights ...14 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 15 Keys ...16 Bottom ...17 Labels ...18 3 Connecting to a network ...19 Connecting to a wireless network ...19 Using the wireless controls 19 Using the wireless button 19 Using operating system controls 19 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 20 Using a WLAN ...20 Using an Internet service provider 20 Setting up a WLAN 21 Configuring a wireless router 21 Protecting your WLAN 21 Connecting to a WLAN 22 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 22 Connecting to...
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...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 70 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
...updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 70 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP...
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... Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. All the wireless devices on the model. Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. This chapter will help you go. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the wireless button...
... Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. All the wireless devices on the model. Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. This chapter will help you go. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be equipped with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the wireless button...
User Guide
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... can disable this feature. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you can perform actions quickly. The action key feature is enabled at the bottom of the screen. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on both the computer and the monitor. Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts so that you hold down the key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
... can disable this feature. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you can perform actions quickly. The action key feature is enabled at the bottom of the screen. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on both the computer and the monitor. Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts so that you hold down the key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
User Guide
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... the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your Windows password before your work returns to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. When...
... the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your Windows password before your work returns to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. When...
User Guide
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... Disk (C:). 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other software components. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) The tool runs outside the operating system so that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. The BIOS installation...
... Disk (C:). 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other software components. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) The tool runs outside the operating system so that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. The BIOS installation...
User Guide
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... up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media that you press the power button. 2. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on page 75. 3. In addition, you will not be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order...
... up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media that you press the power button. 2. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on page 75. 3. In addition, you will not be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order...
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... battery temperature 54 Beats Audio 27 Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Beats Audio hot key 27 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 19, 22 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 13 power 15 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 14 caring for your computer 61 cleaning your computer 61 components bottom 17 display 12 left side 9 right side 6 top 13 computer, traveling 54 connecting...
... battery temperature 54 Beats Audio 27 Beats Audio Control Panel 27 Beats Audio hot key 27 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 19, 22 Bluetooth label 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 bottom 18 buttons left TouchPad 13 power 15 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 14 caring for your computer 61 cleaning your computer 61 components bottom 17 display 12 left side 9 right side 6 top 13 computer, traveling 54 connecting...
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...60 Disk Defragmenter 60 memory card reader, identifying 9, 11, 25 memory card, identifying 9, 11 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 Miracast 29 mouse, external setting preferences 30 mute light, identifying 14 N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 49 O operating environment 77 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports charging (powered) 25 HDMI 9, 10, 25, 28 Miracast 29 USB 3.0 6, 8, 9, 11, 25 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 9, 10 power battery 52 power button, identifying 15 power...
...60 Disk Defragmenter 60 memory card reader, identifying 9, 11, 25 memory card, identifying 9, 11 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 74 Miracast 29 mouse, external setting preferences 30 mute light, identifying 14 N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 49 O operating environment 77 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 65 Windows 65 ports charging (powered) 25 HDMI 9, 10, 25, 28 Miracast 29 USB 3.0 6, 8, 9, 11, 25 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 9, 10 power battery 52 power button, identifying 15 power...
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serial number 18 serial number, computer 18 service labels locating 18 setting password protection on wakeup 51 setup of WLAN 21 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 65 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 56 Sleep exiting 51 initiating 51 slots memory card reader 9, 11, 25 security cable 7, 10 software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 60 software updates, installing 67 speakers connecting 26 identifying 15, 24 storing a battery 54 subwoofer, identifying 17 supported discs recovery 72 system recovery 74 system restore point creating 72 T temperature 54 testing an...
serial number 18 serial number, computer 18 service labels locating 18 setting password protection on wakeup 51 setup of WLAN 21 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 65 shipping the computer 62 shutdown 56 Sleep exiting 51 initiating 51 slots memory card reader 9, 11, 25 security cable 7, 10 software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 60 software updates, installing 67 speakers connecting 26 identifying 15, 24 storing a battery 54 subwoofer, identifying 17 supported discs recovery 72 system recovery 74 system restore point creating 72 T temperature 54 testing an...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...7 Display ...10 Top ...11 TouchPad ...11 Lights ...12 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 13 Keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 17 Using operating system controls 18 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up...
... your hardware and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...7 Display ...10 Top ...11 TouchPad ...11 Lights ...12 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 13 Keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using HP Connection Manager (select models only 17 Using operating system controls 18 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 45 Using Disk Cleanup ...45 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...46 Cleaning procedures ...46 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 47 Traveling with or shipping your computer 47 8 Securing your computer and information ...49 Using passwords ...49 Setting Windows passwords 50 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 50 Using the fingerprint reader (select models...
... 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 45 Using Disk Cleanup ...45 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...46 Cleaning procedures ...46 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 47 Traveling with or shipping your computer 47 8 Securing your computer and information ...49 Using passwords ...49 Setting Windows passwords 50 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 50 Using the fingerprint reader (select models...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 52 Installing HP and third-party software updates 52 Securing your wireless network ...52 Backing up your software applications and information 53 Using an optional security cable lock 53 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 54 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 55 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 56 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...57 Creating backups ...57 Creating recovery media to recover...
... 52 Installing HP and third-party software updates 52 Securing your wireless network ...52 Backing up your software applications and information 53 Using an optional security cable lock 53 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 54 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...54 Updating the BIOS ...54 Determining the BIOS version 54 Downloading a BIOS update 55 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 55 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 56 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...57 Creating backups ...57 Creating recovery media to recover...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... a new connection or network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE: The functional range (how far your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a personal area network (PAN) of options is made, place the mouse...
... a new connection or network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE: The functional range (how far your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to, click Open Network and Sharing Center, and then click Set up a personal area network (PAN) of options is made, place the mouse...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... of recovery can obtain recovery discs for recovery discs: 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - Do not interrupt the process until it is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Restart the computer. 2. or - All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. To check for boot options. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Restore and recovery 61 If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is...
... of recovery can obtain recovery discs for recovery discs: 1. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the list. - Do not interrupt the process until it is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Restart the computer. 2. or - All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. To check for boot options. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Restore and recovery 61 If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... antivirus software, using 51 audio features, testing 25 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack 4, 5, 24 B backing up software and information 53 backups 57 battery conserving power 38 disposing 39 replacing 40 storing 39 battery cover, identifying 15 battery information, finding 38 battery lock, identifying 15 battery power 37 battery release latch 15 battery temperature 39 Beats Audio 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 Beats Audio hot key 25 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 17, 21 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing...
... antivirus software, using 51 audio features, testing 25 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack 4, 5, 24 B backing up software and information 53 backups 57 battery conserving power 38 disposing 39 replacing 40 storing 39 battery cover, identifying 15 battery information, finding 38 battery lock, identifying 15 battery power 37 battery release latch 15 battery temperature 39 Beats Audio 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 Beats Audio hot key 25 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth device 17, 21 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... release 15 lights AC adapter 7, 8 caps lock 12 hard drive 4, 5 mute 12 power 4, 5, 12 RJ-45 (network) status 7, 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 memory card reader, identifying 7, 9, 24 memory card, identifying 7, 9 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 7, 8 num lock key, identifying 34 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 4, 6, 23 original system recovery 60 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 50 Windows 50 ports charging (powered) 24 HDMI 7, 8, 24, 26 USB 3.0 4, 6, 7, 9, 24 USB 3.0 (powered) charging...
... release 15 lights AC adapter 7, 8 caps lock 12 hard drive 4, 5 mute 12 power 4, 5, 12 RJ-45 (network) status 7, 8 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 memory card reader, identifying 7, 9, 24 memory card, identifying 7, 9 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 7, 8 num lock key, identifying 34 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 4, 6, 23 original system recovery 60 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 50 Windows 50 ports charging (powered) 24 HDMI 7, 8, 24, 26 USB 3.0 4, 6, 7, 9, 24 USB 3.0 (powered) charging...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... downloaded file from your hard drive. 82 Chapter 7 Windows - If no instructions are ready to install the update. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) If the update is more recent than your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive...
... downloaded file from your hard drive. 82 Chapter 7 Windows - If no instructions are ready to install the update. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) If the update is more recent than your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... port on -screen instructions. Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you want to recover You can change the boot order: 1. Using HP Recovery media to boot from the boot options menu. 3. If possible, back up hard drive space. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you created into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - or - This method can no longer use HP Recovery media to remove the HP Recovery partition: Restore and recovery 93 Follow these steps to recover the original system. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition...
... port on -screen instructions. Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you want to recover You can change the boot order: 1. Using HP Recovery media to boot from the boot options menu. 3. If possible, back up hard drive space. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you created into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - or - This method can no longer use HP Recovery media to remove the HP Recovery partition: Restore and recovery 93 Follow these steps to recover the original system. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition...
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... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 3 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 4 solid-state drive 2 wireless 3 product name 1 product name and number, computer 15 R recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovering the original system 87 recovery 87, 92 discs 91, 93 HP Recovery Manager 87, 92 media 93 supported discs 91 USB flash drive 93 using HP Recovery media 91 recovery...
... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 3 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 4 solid-state drive 2 wireless 3 product name 1 product name and number, computer 15 R recovering from the recovery discs 88 recovering the original system 87 recovery 87, 92 discs 91, 93 HP Recovery Manager 87, 92 media 93 supported discs 91 USB flash drive 93 using HP Recovery media 91 recovery...