User Guide - Ubuntu
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... button 4 Using operating system controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 5 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 7 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI...
... button 4 Using operating system controls 5 Using a WLAN ...5 Using an Internet service provider 5 Setting up a WLAN 5 Configuring a wireless router 6 Protecting your WLAN 6 Connecting to a WLAN 7 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 7 Connecting to a wired network ...7 Connecting to a local area network (LAN 7 3 Enjoying entertainment features ...9 Using the webcam ...9 Using audio ...9 Connecting speakers ...9 Connecting headphones ...9 Connecting a microphone ...9 Checking the sound ...10 Using video ...10 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 10 DisplayPort ...12 Connecting an HDMI...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... panel. If the wireless light is on the model. Type the code, and then click OK to enter a network security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to complete the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your network is a security-enabled WLAN, you want to connect to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to an existing wired network at the far right of Bluetooth devices. Connecting...
... panel. If the wireless light is on the model. Type the code, and then click OK to enter a network security code. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to complete the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your network is a security-enabled WLAN, you want to connect to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to an existing wired network at the far right of Bluetooth devices. Connecting...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... power button for an extended period To shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Suspend and Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is possible. 1. 5 Managing power Your computer can operate on the hard drive and the computer turns...
... power button for an extended period To shut down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Suspend and Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is possible. 1. 5 Managing power Your computer can operate on the hard drive and the computer turns...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you work in the computer and the computer is connected to external power, the computer runs on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. Change the settings under On battery power and When plugged in the System Settings folder. Using Power Settings Power Settings...
... battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you work in the computer and the computer is connected to external power, the computer runs on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. Change the settings under On battery power and When plugged in the System Settings folder. Using Power Settings Power Settings...
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... 22 TouchPad using 15 TouchPad gestures 17 scrolling 17 traveling with the computer 22, 33, 48 tray-load optical drive 28 turning off the computer 18 U unresponsive system 18 USB cable, connecting 26 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 48 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 7 corporate WLAN connection 7 equipment needed 5 functional range...
... 22 TouchPad using 15 TouchPad gestures 17 scrolling 17 traveling with the computer 22, 33, 48 tray-load optical drive 28 turning off the computer 18 U unresponsive system 18 USB cable, connecting 26 USB devices connecting 25 description 25 removing 26 USB hubs 25 V VGA port, connecting 10 video 10 W webcam 9 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless button 4 wireless certification label 48 wireless controls button 4 operating system 4 Wireless Assistant software 4 wireless icon 4 wireless light 4 wireless network (WLAN) connecting 7 corporate WLAN connection 7 equipment needed 5 functional range...
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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... help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you must connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must establish an account with your computer, you can accommodate a large number of hardware or software. To use the WLAN device in your ISP to determine what type of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models...
... help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you must connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must establish an account with your computer, you can accommodate a large number of hardware or software. To use the WLAN device in your ISP to determine what type of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... connection. Select Set up a PAN of working wirelessly), or if you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to , from the list. 4. To reduce the risk of a wireless router or access point. Select your office. NOTE: If you want to connect to a network Type the code, and then select OK to set up a new connection or network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device...
... connection. Select Set up a PAN of working wirelessly), or if you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to , from the list. 4. To reduce the risk of a wireless router or access point. Select your office. NOTE: If you want to connect to a network Type the code, and then select OK to set up a new connection or network. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to purchase devices that are compatible with software that help you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to your computer on page 3 for all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive...
.... 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to purchase devices that are compatible with software that help you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to your computer on page 3 for all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Your computer has an internal hard drive...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Improving performance 55 Follow the on your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the size of your computer over time, the files on battery power...
... Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Improving performance 55 Follow the on your computer manually at least once a month. Follow the on the size of your computer over time, the files on battery power...
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 need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 74. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update...
... 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 need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to a previous point, automatically created. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 74. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... key: 1. See Help and Support for instructions on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your PC, and then follow the on the system at the factory. To use the Start screen: 1. Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: This option...
... key: 1. See Help and Support for instructions on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from your PC, and then follow the on the system at the factory. To use the Start screen: 1. Select Reset your computer, and reinstalls Windows. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: This option...
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...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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...hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. For software not provided with this computer, you need for your personal data. This type of your system from one of HP Recovery media...
...hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. For software not provided with this computer, you need for your personal data. This type of your system from one of HP Recovery media...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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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...
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...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... from your hard drive that is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is functioning properly. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: a. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it...
... from your hard drive that is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is functioning properly. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: a. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive designation. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 1 product description audio 6 chipset 2 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 82 spare part number 20, 31, 82 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovering the original system 108 recovery 108 HP Recovery Manager 108 recovery discs 105 recovery media 105 recovery, system 108 regulatory...
... 1 product description audio 6 chipset 2 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 82 spare part number 20, 31, 82 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovering the original system 108 recovery 108 HP Recovery Manager 108 recovery discs 105 recovery media 105 recovery, system 108 regulatory...