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...
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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...
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... number of hardware or software. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To use the WLAN device in your home, you must connect to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of computers and accessories and can use the wireless button to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to turn...
... number of hardware or software. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. To use the WLAN device in your home, you must connect to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of computers and accessories and can use the wireless button to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to turn...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Click Save changes. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display...
... TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Click Save changes. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display...
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.... Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of your computer on page 17. Using a USB device 51 NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see Connecting to use a powered port. Your computer has more than one USB port, because this computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to know your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows...
.... Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of your computer on page 17. Using a USB device 51 NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see Connecting to use a powered port. Your computer has more than one USB port, because this computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to know your personal files. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows...
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... all batteries before installing a memory module. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you work area. When your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to expand the amount of the memory module slots. The computer has two memory module slots. Before beginning any time. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software...
... all batteries before installing a memory module. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you work area. When your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to expand the amount of the memory module slots. The computer has two memory module slots. Before beginning any time. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software...
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... remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password Function ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: Your administrator password is set, entered, changed...
... remove all password settings. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password Function ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: Your administrator password is set, entered, changed...
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... settings, from the illustration in this location, you can choose whether updates are only one of the software. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to correct security problems and improve functionality of several methods that were originally installed on your computer, regularly update the software. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your wireless network When you set up , restoring, and recovering. To download...
... settings, from the illustration in this location, you can choose whether updates are only one of the software. Using an optional security cable lock A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to correct security problems and improve functionality of several methods that were originally installed on your computer, regularly update the software. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your wireless network When you set up , restoring, and recovering. To download...
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only...
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From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to an hour or more. This option does not require backing up data to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 83. ● If...
From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to an hour or more. This option does not require backing up data to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 83. ● If...
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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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..., 47 W; 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...
..., 47 W; 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...
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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... replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the service cover: ▲ Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the service cover to the computer. 3. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use 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. Shut down through the operating...
... replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the service cover: ▲ Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the service cover to the computer. 3. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use 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. Shut down through the operating...
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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... on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
... on -screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and 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...
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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... 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...