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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...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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..., and public places such as the wireless button) (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button and one or more wireless devices, depending on the model. Connecting to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the wireless button to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Because the wireless devices are enabled at home, you go. This chapter...
..., and public places such as the wireless button) (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button and one or more wireless devices, depending on the model. Connecting to a network, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the wireless button to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Because the wireless devices are enabled at home, you go. This chapter...
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... perform actions quickly. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off . f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts so that you can disable this feature in combination with the appropriate action key. Press the Windows key alone or in Setup Utility (BIOS). The action key feature is possible. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system...
... perform actions quickly. f5 On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off . f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. Using Windows shortcut keys Windows provides shortcuts so that you can disable this feature in combination with the appropriate action key. Press the Windows key alone or in Setup Utility (BIOS). The action key feature is possible. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system...
User Guide
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... power lights turn on wakeup. 3. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you need to create or change a user account password, go to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. If you must enter your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Save changes. Initiating Sleep and...
... power lights turn on wakeup. 3. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you need to create or change a user account password, go to reveal the charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. If you must enter your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. From the Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. Click Save changes. Initiating Sleep and...
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... the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive that are revealed on the screen reports a successful installation, you can isolate hardware failures from your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
... the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your hard drive that are revealed on the screen reports a successful installation, you can isolate hardware failures from your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
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... on -screen instructions. Press and hold f11 as you created. 2. If possible, back up hard drive space. or - Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu. 3. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up...
... on -screen instructions. Press and hold f11 as you created. 2. If possible, back up hard drive space. or - Restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition: IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu. 3. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up...
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... using 66 audio features, testing 27 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack 6, 7, 25 B backing up software and information 68 backups 72 battery discharging 53 disposing 54 low battery levels 53 replacing 55 storing 54 battery cover, identifying 17 battery information, finding 53 battery lock, identifying 17 battery power 52 battery release latch 17 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...
... using 66 audio features, testing 27 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack 6, 7, 25 B backing up software and information 68 backups 72 battery discharging 53 disposing 54 low battery levels 53 replacing 55 storing 54 battery cover, identifying 17 battery information, finding 53 battery lock, identifying 17 battery power 52 battery release latch 17 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...
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... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 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...
... M maintenance Disk Cleanup 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...
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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... prompted to enter a security code. A list of options is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you may be out of range of working wirelessly), or if you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable. After the connection is on the computer. NOTE: If you do not see the Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: The functional range (how...
... prompted to enter a security code. A list of options is a security-enabled WLAN, you are listed, you may be out of range of working wirelessly), or if you to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a new network connection. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable. After the connection is on the computer. NOTE: If you do not see the Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: The functional range (how...
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... is still working. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on -screen instructions. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Follow the...
... is still working. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Insert the first recovery disc into a USB port on -screen instructions. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. Follow the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...)/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 61 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 11 power...
...)/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 61 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 11 power...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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 7, 8 power battery...
... 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 7, 8 power battery...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... part number For use on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models 763570-001 For use on HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC computer models 763695-001 For use on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models in Taiwan with backlit keyboard. 763578-AB1 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models For use only on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models in the United States 763577-001 For use only on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models...
... part number For use on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models 763570-001 For use on HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC computer models 763695-001 For use on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models in Taiwan with backlit keyboard. 763578-AB1 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models For use only on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models in the United States 763577-001 For use only on HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC computer models...
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... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your hard drive. 82 Chapter 7 Windows - b. If no instructions...
... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your hard drive. 82 Chapter 7 Windows - b. If no instructions...
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...- Select Troubleshoot from . 5. Using HP Recovery media to free up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer. 3. Follow the on page 90. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. You can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for boot options. 4. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can change the selection for startup information. If possible, back up hard drive space. Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into an optional external optical drive...
...- Select Troubleshoot from . 5. Using HP Recovery media to free up all personal files. 2. Restart the computer. 3. Follow the on page 90. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. You can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for boot options. 4. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can change the selection for startup information. If possible, back up hard drive space. Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created into an optional external optical drive...
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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...