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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... touch screen (select models only) to a network From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For more information, from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have . 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in wireless router. Using an Internet service provider When you must connect to use operating system controls: Mode...
... touch screen (select models only) to a network From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For more information, from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have . 16 Chapter 3 Connecting to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in wireless router. Using an Internet service provider When you must connect to use operating system controls: Mode...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...(network) jack. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. A list of Bluetooth devices. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. Select Set up a PAN of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. NOTE: The functional range (how far your office. A LAN connection uses...
...(network) jack. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. A list of Bluetooth devices. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Connecting to create a new network connection. 5. Select Set up a PAN of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. NOTE: The functional range (how far your office. A LAN connection uses...
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... computer. Using the TouchPad 27 Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. From the Start screen, type c to the keyboard and mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. To turn on or off or on a external mouse. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options.
... computer. Using the TouchPad 27 Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. From the Start screen, type c to the keyboard and mouse. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on common tasks using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. To turn on or off or on a external mouse. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Chapter 6 Managing power NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To access battery information, from the computer. Finding battery information To monitor the status of information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that 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...
... Chapter 6 Managing power NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To access battery information, from the computer. Finding battery information To monitor the status of information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that 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...
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... functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows you to charge connected USB devices. Some devices use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). others have more than one type of USB ports you to as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. See Getting to a network...
... functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as a USB powered port) allows you to charge connected USB devices. Some devices use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). others have more than one type of USB ports you to as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. See Getting to a network...
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.... 2. Hard drives connected to AC power. 2. For more than an hour to complete. However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on solid-state drives. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type d, and...
.... 2. Hard drives connected to AC power. 2. For more than an hour to complete. However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run on solid-state drives. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space by HP 3D DriveGuard. From the Start screen, type d, and...
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..., open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is more recent than your hard drive that contains the update. 4. You may need...
..., open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is more recent than your hard drive that contains the update. 4. You may need...
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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to the replacement drive. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 74. For more information, see Remove...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to the replacement drive. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 74. For more information, see Remove...
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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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...-Repair parts Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. 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. Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Click the Download button...
...-Repair parts Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. 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. Remove the service cover (see Battery on -screen instructions. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Click the Download button...
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... damage the computer or void the warranty. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Accessing these steps: 1.
... damage the computer or void the warranty. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn off or in this chapter should only be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the computer. RTC battery Description For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Accessing these steps: 1.
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... HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to download your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS...
... HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are ready to download your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 108 Chapter 9 Backing up data to reset your information from the Windows Store, consider using File History, see Help and Support. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance...
... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 108 Chapter 9 Backing up data to reset your information from the Windows Store, consider using File History, see Help and Support. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you to start Refresh: 1. Click Settings. 3. Using Windows Refresh for instructions on -screen instructions. Click Change PC settings in this option by using this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to you press the power button. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the Start screen. Press f11 while the computer boots. - For more information. Select Troubleshoot from the PC settings screen. 4. From the Start screen, point to...
... you to start Refresh: 1. Click Settings. 3. Using Windows Refresh for instructions on -screen instructions. Click Change PC settings in this option by using this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to you press the power button. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the Start screen. Press f11 while the computer boots. - For more information. Select Troubleshoot from the PC settings screen. 4. From the Start screen, point to...
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...