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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..., allowing you are 2 kinds of Bluetooth devices. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to set up a new connection or network. Select your office. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Type the code, and then select OK to a network A list of the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you want to...
..., allowing you are 2 kinds of Bluetooth devices. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you to manually search for and connect to a network or to set up a new connection or network. Select your office. Plug the network cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack. Type the code, and then select OK to a network A list of the connection. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you want to...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... not supported in addition to control the pointer on your computer. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. To turn on or off or on the computer. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. You can be used on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. TIP: Use...
... not supported in addition to control the pointer on your computer. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. To turn on or off or on the computer. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. You can be used on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. TIP: Use...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To access battery information, from the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power...
... external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or shut down the computer. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To access battery information, from the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on -screen instructions. Connect the computer to normal operation. Follow the on battery power. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Settings...
... Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on -screen instructions. Connect the computer to normal operation. Follow the on battery power. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Select Settings...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... computer hardware is more recent than your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. Using System Diagnostics 67 If the update is functioning properly. You may need to access this...
... computer hardware is more recent than your computer. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. Using System Diagnostics 67 If the update is functioning properly. You may need to access this...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...-screen instructions. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to a previous point, automatically created. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows System Restore, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers...
...-screen instructions. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to a previous point, automatically created. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows System Restore, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 74. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers...
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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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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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... display the Start button and the Start menu. the Start menu. 2. Click the Power icon, and then click Settings. Displaying all apps Action See all the apps on your computer. To return to display menu. For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer Using a keyboard and mouse Point to the lower-left area of the Start screen, and then click the arrow. Follow the instructions below . Using touch...
... display the Start button and the Start menu. the Start menu. 2. Click the Power icon, and then click Settings. Displaying all apps Action See all the apps on your computer. To return to display menu. For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer Using a keyboard and mouse Point to the lower-left area of the Start screen, and then click the arrow. Follow the instructions below . Using touch...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... external devices from the system board. Disconnect the power from the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: NOTE: If the computer is equipped with an Intel processor, complete step 4 to remove the RTC battery. There are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 42). Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the computer. 4. RTC battery Description For use...
... external devices from the system board. Disconnect the power from the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: NOTE: If the computer is equipped with an Intel processor, complete step 4 to remove the RTC battery. There are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 42). Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the computer. 4. RTC battery Description For use...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... hard drive. You will need this path when you can isolate hardware failures from your BIOS, make a note of the path to install the update. The hard drive designation is downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are caused by following the on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support...
... hard drive. You will need this path when you can isolate hardware failures from your BIOS, make a note of the path to install the update. The hard drive designation is downloaded. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are caused by following the on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Start Setup Utility. 2. You will need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is displayed. 3. b. Most BIOS updates on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing...
... connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is not displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. BIOS installation procedures vary. Start Setup Utility. 2. You will need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is displayed. 3. b. Most BIOS updates on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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... reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose the System Recovery option from the hard drive and...
... reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose the System Recovery option from the hard drive and...
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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... 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...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
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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...