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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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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... WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to determine what type of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). The ISP will give you must connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the...
... WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to determine what type of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). The ISP will give you must connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... select Open Network and Sharing Center. After the connection is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. Both cables are listed, you to complete the connection. WARNING! To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Select Connect. Type the code, and then select OK to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: If no WLANs are sold separately. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides...
... select Open Network and Sharing Center. After the connection is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. Both cables are listed, you to complete the connection. WARNING! To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Select Connect. Type the code, and then select OK to set up a new connection or network. NOTE: If no WLANs are sold separately. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of the USB ports on the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to turn a gesture off . 2. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. From the Start screen, type c to activate the demonstration. Select a gesture to reveal the Apps list. Select computer models have...
... of the USB ports on the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to turn a gesture off . 2. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. From the Start screen, type c to activate the demonstration. Select a gesture to reveal the Apps list. Select computer models have...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to its original position. 3. To prevent loss of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you leave your work or shut down on a flat surface. 2. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery...
... unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to its original position. 3. To prevent loss of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless when you leave your work or shut down on a flat surface. 2. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to use a powered port. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to a CD, DVD, or (on page 15. Some USB devices require power and require you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has more than one USB port, because this computer. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. others have on your phone or camera. Using a USB device Most...
... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to use a powered port. USB 3.0 ports, also known as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to a CD, DVD, or (on page 15. Some USB devices require power and require you store, manage, share, and access information. Your computer has more than one USB port, because this computer. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. others have on your phone or camera. Using a USB device Most...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. After you can safely delete to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Connect the computer to complete. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more than an hour to AC power. 2. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Select Settings, and then select Defragment...
Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. After you can safely delete to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Connect the computer to complete. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more than an hour to AC power. 2. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Select Settings, and then select Defragment...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the on the screen after it to install the update. BIOS installation...
... location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the on the screen after it to install the update. BIOS installation...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory...
... the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory...
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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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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... replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer 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. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions...
... replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer 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. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions...
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... all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Accessing these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer...
... all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Accessing these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer...
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. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is more recent than your hard drive designation. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click your BIOS, make...
... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is more recent than your hard drive designation. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click your BIOS, make...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... an option. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager...
... an option. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. For more information and steps for using HP Recovery Manager...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the power button. 2. Select Troubleshoot from the Start screen. Click Change PC settings in this option by using Refresh. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. To use the f11 key: 1. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Click Settings. 3. Select Reset...
... the power button. 2. Select Troubleshoot from the Start screen. Click Change PC settings in this option by using Refresh. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. To use the f11 key: 1. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the screen, and then select General from your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Click Settings. 3. Select Reset...
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...
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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...