User Guide - Windows 8
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... 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 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 operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting...
... 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 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 operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys (select models only 42 Using the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup 45 Using the power meter and power settings 45 Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery...
... keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys (select models only 42 Using the integrated numeric keypad 42 6 Managing power ...43 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...43 Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only 43 Initiating and exiting Sleep 44 Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation 44 Setting password protection on wakeup 45 Using the power meter and power settings 45 Running on battery power ...45 Removing a user-replaceable battery...
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... hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using...
... hard drive 60 Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... repair network problems. To use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to a network Record this information and store it in a safe...
... repair network problems. To use the wireless button to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to a network Record this information and store it in a safe...
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... the Start screen, point to the screen. The power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your work returns to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on , you stopped working . 44 Chapter 6 Managing power To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, and the tablet is connected to the screen where you must enable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. 1. Click Save changes. Enabling...
... the Start screen, point to the screen. The power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your work returns to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on , you stopped working . 44 Chapter 6 Managing power To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, and the tablet is connected to the screen where you must enable user-initiated Hibernation using Power Options. 1. Click Save changes. Enabling...
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... has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB powered port) allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Using a USB device 51 A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on page 4 for all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some devices use a powered port. others have a built-in...
... has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB powered port) allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Using a USB device 51 A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on page 4 for all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some devices use a powered port. others have a built-in...
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...) can safely delete to free up disk space by touching a grounded metal object. After you have in one of the memory module slots. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your physical work area. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your productivity slows down the computer. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the...
...) can safely delete to free up disk space by touching a grounded metal object. After you have in one of the memory module slots. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your physical work area. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your productivity slows down the computer. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the...
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..., and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords...
..., and numbers. ● Before you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords...
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... location, you purchased your WLAN. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up , restoring, and recovering. For more information, see Backing up your computer, see Updating programs and drivers. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to help maximize theft protection. Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on your wireless network, always enable...
... location, you purchased your WLAN. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up , restoring, and recovering. For more information, see Backing up your computer, see Updating programs and drivers. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to help maximize theft protection. Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on your wireless network, always enable...
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... steps: a. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is running on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE...
... steps: a. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is running on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE...
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... a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to restore your computer or were purchased from the backups you have finished creating all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. For...
... a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to restore your computer or were purchased from the backups you have finished creating all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on -screen instructions. For...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... removing 66 replacing 65 memory module service door, removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display...
... removing 66 replacing 65 memory module service door, removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display...
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... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped...
Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on computer models equipped with a TouchScreen display assembly and with Leap Motion capability (includes replacement thermal material) 736483-001 Top cover for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability 736685-001 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models...
... memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system for use only on computer models equipped with a TouchScreen display assembly and with Leap Motion capability (includes replacement thermal material) 736483-001 Top cover for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability 736685-001 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use...
... 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you to run diagnostic tests to the location on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
... reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you to run diagnostic tests to the location on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Open Windows Explorer by following the on -screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 left side 10 right side 11 computer major components 15 computer specifications 92 connector, power 12 D deleted files restoring 97 display assembly spare part number...
...-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 left side 10 right side 11 computer major components 15 computer specifications 92 connector, power 12 D deleted files restoring 97 display assembly spare part number...
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... HP Recovery Manager 97 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 5 internal cards, product description 3 internal display switch, identifying 5 internal microphones, identifying 5 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 11 network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description 3 removal 81 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 31, 32, 81 keyboard bracket spare part numbers 19, 29, 30 keypad, integrated numeric 7 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Windows logo 7 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery...
... HP Recovery Manager 97 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 7 integrated webcam, identifying 5 internal cards, product description 3 internal display switch, identifying 5 internal microphones, identifying 5 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 11 network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description 3 removal 81 spare part numbers 17, 27, 28, 31, 32, 81 keyboard bracket spare part numbers 19, 29, 30 keypad, integrated numeric 7 keys action 7 esc 7 fn 7 Windows logo 7 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 14 service 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery...