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...
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..., place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to enter a security code. After the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you are 2 kinds of the connection. Connecting to a wired network There are prompted to , from the list. 4. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth devices. To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Type the code, and then...
..., place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to enter a security code. After the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you are 2 kinds of the connection. Connecting to a wired network There are prompted to , from the list. 4. To reduce the risk of Bluetooth devices. To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1. Type the code, and then...
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Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Using the TouchPad 27 Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the computer. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Select Synaptics...
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Using the TouchPad 27 Some computer models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on the computer. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Select Synaptics...
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... 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 can cause loss of information. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it 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 app, and...
... 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 can cause loss of information. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it 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 app, and...
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... an hour to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. You may take more efficiently. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 55 Hard drives connected to complete. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run...
... an hour to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. You may take more efficiently. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Improving performance 55 Hard drives connected to complete. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to run...
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... computer is downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is more recent than your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on -screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics 67 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the...
... computer is downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is more recent than your hard drive. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on -screen instructions. Using System Diagnostics 67 Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the...
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..., Windows System Restore is an option. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use Windows File History to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. 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. Restore and recovery 71...
..., Windows System Restore is an option. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you can use Windows File History to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using File History, see Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. 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. Restore and recovery 71...
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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...
Start Here
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.... The Start menu offers quick access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down . IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the lower-left area of the Start screen, and then right-click the Start button to display the Start menu. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Locate the Start button and the Start menu Point to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Using touch gestures...
.... The Start menu offers quick access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down . IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the lower-left area of the Start screen, and then right-click the Start button to display the Start menu. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Locate the Start button and the Start menu Point to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Using touch gestures...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Service door on computer models equipped with an AMD processor, complete steps 1 through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the computer. 3. If you are as many as 94 screws that must be accessed by unplugging the power cord from the system board...
... location during removal and replacement. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Service door on computer models equipped with an AMD processor, complete steps 1 through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the computer. 3. If you are as many as 94 screws that must be accessed by unplugging the power cord from the system board...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... downloaded. Click your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning...
... downloaded. Click your computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it can delete the downloaded file from the computer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Follow the on your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... the computer by using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS 101 Most BIOS updates on battery power, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is later than those currently installed on the computer, you connect your hard drive. If the system information is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
... the computer by using the AC adapter. Updating the BIOS 101 Most BIOS updates on battery power, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is later than those currently installed on the computer, you connect your hard drive. If the system information is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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...To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. What you need for installation through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be available for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can choose the System Recovery option from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software...
...To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. What you need for installation through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be available for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can choose the System Recovery option from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software...
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... 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager for Windows computer models 109 bottom 18 bottom components 16 button components 10 buttons power 10 TouchPad 13 C cables, service considerations 36 caps lock light 12 chipset, product description 2 components bottom 16 buttons 10 display 9 keys 11 left-side 13 lights 12 right-side 15 speakers 10 TouchPad 13 computer major components 19 specifications 103 connector board removal 78 spare part numbers 21, 31, 32, 33, 78 connectors, service considerations 36 D default settings, restoring...
... 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager for Windows computer models 109 bottom 18 bottom components 16 button components 10 buttons power 10 TouchPad 13 C cables, service considerations 36 caps lock light 12 chipset, product description 2 components bottom 16 buttons 10 display 9 keys 11 left-side 13 lights 12 right-side 15 speakers 10 TouchPad 13 computer major components 19 specifications 103 connector board removal 78 spare part numbers 21, 31, 32, 33, 78 connectors, service considerations 36 D default settings, restoring...
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... operating system key 11 Windows key 11 L labels Bluetooth 18 regulatory 18 serial number 17 service 17 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 left-side components 13 light components 12 lights AC adapter 15 caps lock 12 fingerprint reader 12 hard drive 14 mute 12 power 12, 14 RJ-45 (network) status 15 webcam 9 wireless 12 J jacks audio-in 15 audio-out 15 headphone 15 microphone 15 network 15 RJ-45 (network) 15 K key components 11 keyboard product description 7 M mass storage device illustrated 26 precautions 36 spare part numbers 26 memory module...
... operating system key 11 Windows key 11 L labels Bluetooth 18 regulatory 18 serial number 17 service 17 wireless certification 18 WLAN 18 left-side components 13 light components 12 lights AC adapter 15 caps lock 12 fingerprint reader 12 hard drive 14 mute 12 power 12, 14 RJ-45 (network) status 15 webcam 9 wireless 12 J jacks audio-in 15 audio-out 15 headphone 15 microphone 15 network 15 RJ-45 (network) 15 K key components 11 keyboard product description 7 M mass storage device illustrated 26 precautions 36 spare part numbers 26 memory module...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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...display panel 4 Ethernet 6 external media cards 6 graphics 3 hard drive 5 keyboard 7 memory module 5 microphone 6 mSATA SSD 5 operating system 8 pointing device 7 ports 7 power requirements 7 processors 1 product name 1 security 7 serviceability 8 video 6 wireless 6 product name 1 product name and number, computer 17 R rear speakers removal 83 spare part number 21, 32, 83 recovery discs for Windows computer models 107, 109 for Windows computer models 108 HP Recovery Manager for Windows computer models 108 media for Windows computer models 109 starting for Windows computer models 109 supported...
...display panel 4 Ethernet 6 external media cards 6 graphics 3 hard drive 5 keyboard 7 memory module 5 microphone 6 mSATA SSD 5 operating system 8 pointing device 7 ports 7 power requirements 7 processors 1 product name 1 security 7 serviceability 8 video 6 wireless 6 product name 1 product name and number, computer 17 R rear speakers removal 83 spare part number 21, 32, 83 recovery discs for Windows computer models 107, 109 for Windows computer models 108 HP Recovery Manager for Windows computer models 108 media for Windows computer models 109 starting for Windows computer models 109 supported...
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... part number 20, 32 TouchPad assembly removal 88 spare part number 21, 32, 88 TouchPad button 13 TouchPad components 13 TouchPad zone 13 transporting guidelines 38 traveling with the computer 18 U USB 3.0 port 14, 15 V vent 14, 16 video, product description 6 W webcam 9 webcam light 9 webcam/microphone module removal 62 spare part number 25, 31, 62 Windows File History 107 restoring files 107 system restore point 106 Windows key 11 wireless antenna locations 9 removal 62 spare part number 25, 31, 63 wireless certification label 18 wireless light...
... part number 20, 32 TouchPad assembly removal 88 spare part number 21, 32, 88 TouchPad button 13 TouchPad components 13 TouchPad zone 13 transporting guidelines 38 traveling with the computer 18 U USB 3.0 port 14, 15 V vent 14, 16 video, product description 6 W webcam 9 webcam light 9 webcam/microphone module removal 62 spare part number 25, 31, 62 Windows File History 107 restoring files 107 system restore point 106 Windows key 11 wireless antenna locations 9 removal 62 spare part number 25, 31, 63 wireless certification label 18 wireless light...