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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... additional pieces of modem you must connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you have a built...
... additional pieces of modem you must connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you have a built...
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... select Open Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a network Connecting to complete the connection. 3. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you to create a new network connection. 5. Both cables are listed, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: The functional range (how far your home (instead of a wireless router or access...
... select Open Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a network Connecting to complete the connection. 3. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you to create a new network connection. 5. Both cables are listed, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: The functional range (how far your home (instead of a wireless router or access...
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... the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on your computer. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. You can be used on the computer. Select a gesture to the keyboard and mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included...
... the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on your computer. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. You can be used on the computer. Select a gesture to the keyboard and mouse. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included...
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... release the battery. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using . ● Before you are not plugged into 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 no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant...
... release the battery. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not using . ● Before you are not plugged into 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 no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant...
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...models of your phone or camera. Some USB devices require power and require you to connect the device. Using a USB device 49 Some devices use minimal force to charge connected USB devices. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB powered port) allows you to use , see Connecting to your computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that must be installed. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive...
...models of your phone or camera. Some USB devices require power and require you to connect the device. Using a USB device 49 Some devices use minimal force to charge connected USB devices. Connects an optional USB device. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB powered port) allows you to use , see Connecting to your computer. USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that must be installed. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive...
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.... Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by deleting unnecessary files. 2. A fragmented drive means data on the size of your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Select Settings, and...
.... Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by deleting unnecessary files. 2. A fragmented drive means data on the size of your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on -screen instructions. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Select Settings, and...
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From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from...
From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from...
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... have replaced the hard drive, you can use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you . For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ●...
... have replaced the hard drive, you can use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you . For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ●...
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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...
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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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... memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Before removing a memory module, follow the on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Select the operating...
... memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Before removing a memory module, follow the on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Select the operating...
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Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Accessing these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). RTC battery Description For use only on computer models equipped with an...
Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Accessing these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). RTC battery Description For use only on computer models equipped with an...
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... other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File...
... other identifier. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... manually create a restore point, you need to a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. 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...
... manually create a restore point, you need to a previous point, automatically created. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. 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...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you might need to reinstall. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you press the power button. 2. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. You can initiate this option by using Refresh...
... you might need to reinstall. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your computer, or you want to remove personal information before you press the power button. 2. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. You can initiate this option by using Refresh...
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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...
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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...