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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... the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to a network For more information, from the right edge of hardware or software. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. To purchase Internet service and...
... the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to a network For more information, from the right edge of hardware or software. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to the modem, and test the Internet service. To purchase Internet service and...
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Select your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you to set up a new connection or network. Select Connect. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you are 2 kinds of a wireless router or access point. To reduce the risk of options is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your WLAN...
Select your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you to set up a new connection or network. Select Connect. Type the code, and then select OK to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you are 2 kinds of a wireless router or access point. To reduce the risk of options is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your WLAN...
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... the USB ports on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to reveal the Apps list. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to turn...
... the USB ports on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to reveal the Apps list. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you to turn...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... charged. ● Turn off wireless when 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 is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications...
... charged. ● Turn off wireless when 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 is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications...
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... allows quick data transfer. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you have their own power source. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to a network on page 3 for all USB devices or will not charge all of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly...
... allows quick data transfer. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you have their own power source. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to a network on page 3 for all USB devices or will not charge all of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly...
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... on solid-state drives. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the search box. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. After you can safely delete to free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 55 Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help...
... on solid-state drives. Follow the on -screen instructions. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the search box. Hard drives connected to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. After you can safely delete to free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. 2. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 55 Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help...
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... Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. b. You will need...
... Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. b. You will need...
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... information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery 71 From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Even if...
... information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 73. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery 71 From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Even if...
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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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... memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts If you are accessible. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove...
... memory module. (The memory module tilts up.) 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts If you are accessible. 2. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Remove...
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... parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Accessing these steps: 1. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on computer models equipped with an AMD processor For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating...
... parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Accessing these steps: 1. 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts CAUTION: Components described in Hibernation, turn the computer on computer models equipped with an AMD processor For use only on , and then shut it down through the operating...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to install the update. You will need this path when you connect your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
... insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to install the update. You will need this path when you connect your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on your system. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Restore and recovery...
... you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on your system. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. This option does not require backing up , restoring, and recovering Restore and recovery...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... installed on the system at the factory. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your computer. To start fresh and keep what you want to you press the power button. 2. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. Click Settings. 3. To use the f11 key: 1. Restore...
... installed on the system at the factory. See Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When your computer. To start fresh and keep what you want to you press the power button. 2. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of your permission or password when using the f11 key or from the boot options menu. 3. Click Settings. 3. To use the f11 key: 1. Restore...
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...