User Guide - Windows 8
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... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...6 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...12 Bottom ...13 Labels ...14 3 Connecting to a network ...15 Connecting to a wireless network ...15 Using the wireless controls 15 Using the wireless button 15 Using operating system controls 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 16 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 17 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
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Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
Handling drives ...52 Replacing a hard drive ...52 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 55 Using Disk Defragmenter 55 Using Disk Cleanup ...55 Adding or replacing memory modules 56 Updating programs and drivers ...58 Cleaning your computer ...58 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 59 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 59 Traveling with or shipping your computer 59 9 Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., install a network cable to connect your computer, you must connect to a network The ISP will give you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in your wireless router to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Type network and...
..., install a network cable to connect your computer, you must connect to a network The ISP will give you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in your wireless router to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Type network and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to enter a security code. Connecting to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. To reduce the risk of the connection. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. A list of working wirelessly), or if you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to complete the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to manually...
... to enter a security code. Connecting to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. To reduce the risk of the connection. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. A list of working wirelessly), or if you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to complete the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you to manually...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Touch gestures can be connected to turn a gesture off . 2. Using the TouchPad 27 From the Start screen, type c to the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you want to one of each gesture: 1. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported...
... Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Touch gestures can be connected to turn a gesture off . 2. Using the TouchPad 27 From the Start screen, type c to the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you want to one of each gesture: 1. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using. ● Before you leave your work or shut down on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the computer. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery...
... an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using. ● Before you leave your work or shut down on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, from the computer. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... camera. Connects an optional USB device. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. Using a USB device 49 NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a CD, DVD, or (on your computer. Your computer has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types...
... camera. Connects an optional USB device. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. Using a USB device 49 NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a CD, DVD, or (on your computer. Your computer has more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types...
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Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is not necessary to AC power. 2. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive and the number of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while...
Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is not necessary to AC power. 2. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive and the number of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... functioning properly. At the download area, follow these steps: a. The hard drive designation is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you to run diagnostic tests to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you connect your hard drive designation. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to download your BIOS, make...
... functioning properly. At the download area, follow these steps: a. The hard drive designation is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you to run diagnostic tests to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you connect your hard drive designation. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by following the on -screen instructions to download your BIOS, make...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and Support. System Restore allows you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can choose to restore to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be available for quick and easy recovery When your system. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type...
... and Support. System Restore allows you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can choose to restore to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be available for quick and easy recovery When your system. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
... Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables USB 50 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 13 display 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer reset 72 computer, traveling 45 configuring audio for HDMI 26 connecting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
... memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button...
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restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
restore, Windows File History 71 right-edge swipe 35 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating TouchPad gesture 30 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 65 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 55 Disk Defragmenter...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... BIOS link. 7. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see Battery on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Before removing a memory module...
... BIOS link. 7. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 43). 5. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see Battery on , and then shut it up .) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Before removing a memory module...
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... unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. There are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Turn off or...
... unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. There are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Turn off or...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on the screen after it to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to download your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while the...
... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You will need this path when you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on the screen after it to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to download your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while the...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... HP Recovery Manager to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you want a quick and easy way to reset...
... HP Recovery Manager to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you want a quick and easy way to reset...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... without affecting your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. or - Select Reset your information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. See Help and Support for instructions on page 112. Click Settings. 3. Select Troubleshoot from your computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you want to perform...
... without affecting your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. or - Select Reset your information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. See Help and Support for instructions on page 112. Click Settings. 3. Select Troubleshoot from your computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Sometimes you want to perform...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
... webcam 10 wireless 13 M mass storage device illustrated 28 precautions 38 spare part numbers memory module product description removal 49 spare part numbers 49 microphone location 10 product description microphone jack 17 model name 1 mute light 13 28 5 26, 31, 6 N network jack 17 num lk key 12 O operating system, product description 8 optical drive precautions 38 spare part number 28, 30 P packaging guidelines 40 plastic parts, service considerations 37 pointing device, product description 7 ports HDMI 15 product description 7 USB 3.0 15, 17 power button 11 power button board removal...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... hard drive 104 subwoofer location 18 removal 83 spare part number 25, 34, 83 system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations...
... hard drive 104 subwoofer location 18 removal 83 spare part number 25, 34, 83 system board removal 66 spare part numbers 23, 34, 35, 66 T tools required 37 top cover, spare part number 22, 35 TouchPad assembly removal 90 spare part number 23, 35, 90 TouchPad button 14 TouchPad components 14 TouchPad zone 14 transporting guidelines 40 U USB 3.0 port 15, 17 V vent 15, 18 video, product description 6 W webcam 10 webcam light 10 webcam/microphone module removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 64 Windows key 12 wireless antenna locations...