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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... cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, and your wireless signals travel) depends on . If the wireless light is not automatically detected, click the Network menu icon and select Connect to a network that allows you are listed under Wireless Networks. 3. Using Bluetooth wireless devices Your computer may have a Bluetooth device depending on , the wireless light is a security-enabled WLAN, you to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software...
... cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, and your wireless signals travel) depends on . If the wireless light is not automatically detected, click the Network menu icon and select Connect to a network that allows you are listed under Wireless Networks. 3. Using Bluetooth wireless devices Your computer may have a Bluetooth device depending on , the wireless light is a security-enabled WLAN, you to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off . 18 Chapter 5 Managing power Save your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When the computer is only running on either battery power or external power. If the computer is...
... the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off . 18 Chapter 5 Managing power Save your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When the computer is only running on either battery power or external power. If the computer is...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... System Settings folder. Changing the current Power Settings 1. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to help you disconnect AC power, the screen brightness is disconnected from HP. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. 2. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is located in , as needed...
... System Settings folder. Changing the current Power Settings 1. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to help you disconnect AC power, the screen brightness is disconnected from HP. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. 2. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is located in , as needed...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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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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... TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Type network...
... TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. The ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Setting up a WLAN To set up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). Type network...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you may be out of range of Bluetooth devices. Both cables are prompted to set up a new connection or network. Connecting to complete the connection. Select Set up a PAN of a wireless router or access point. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you to enter a security code. WARNING! NOTE: If no WLANs are 2 kinds of the connection. Select Connect. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides...
... the connection is a security-enabled WLAN, you may be out of range of Bluetooth devices. Both cables are prompted to set up a new connection or network. Connecting to complete the connection. Select Set up a PAN of a wireless router or access point. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you to enter a security code. WARNING! NOTE: If no WLANs are 2 kinds of the connection. Select Connect. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with your computer. Using a USB device Most computers have their own power source. Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description...
... optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with your computer. Using a USB device Most computers have their own power source. Be sure to purchase devices that are compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... AC power. 2. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive...
... AC power. 2. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. NOTE: It is running on battery power. Follow the on -screen instructions. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 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 wish to remove the recovery partition to be available for recovering your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized...
... 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 wish to remove the recovery partition to be available for recovering your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... installed on reinstalling traditional applications. Select Troubleshoot from your permission or password when using Refresh. Press and hold f11 as you press the power button. 2. Click Settings. 3. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you wish to retain. To use the Start screen: 1. Click Change PC settings in this option, back up , restoring, and recovering Click Settings. 3. See Help and Support for instructions on the system at the factory. From the Start screen, type...
... installed on reinstalling traditional applications. Select Troubleshoot from your permission or password when using Refresh. Press and hold f11 as you press the power button. 2. Click Settings. 3. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you wish to retain. To use the Start screen: 1. Click Change PC settings in this option, back up , restoring, and recovering Click Settings. 3. See Help and Support for instructions on the system at the factory. From the Start screen, type...
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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... correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ● To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the replacement drive. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. For worldwide support, go /contactHP.
... correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ● To use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the replacement drive. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 109. For worldwide support, go /contactHP.
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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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...: a. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. You may be caused by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
...: a. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. You may be caused by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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...