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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... the right edge of hardware or software. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to determine what type of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ●...
... the right edge of hardware or software. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your ISP to determine what type of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... prompted to create a new network connection. 5. 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 enter a security code. Select your office. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. Select Connect. Select Set up a PAN...
... prompted to create a new network connection. 5. 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 enter a security code. Select your office. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. Select Connect. Select Set up a PAN...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on or off or on the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear...
... models may also have special action keys or hot key functions on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on : 1. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. To turn on or off or on the computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. 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 CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you 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...
... the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. 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 CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you 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...
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... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB port. Some devices come with your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Connects an optional USB device. Some USB devices require power and require you store, manage, share, and access information. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). others have more than one USB port, because...
... an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of USB port. Some devices come with your computer, also allows quick data transfer. Connects an optional USB device. Some USB devices require power and require you store, manage, share, and access information. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). others have more than one USB port, because...
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... this, the hard drive works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to...
... this, the hard drive works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... power cord from your selection to download your hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. b. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to the hard drive. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support...
... power cord from your selection to download your hard drive. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. b. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to the hard drive. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to restore without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to restore your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using Windows...
... Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to restore without losing your personal information, settings, or apps that best matches your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to restore your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using Windows...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 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...
... 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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... computer model. 5. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts...
... computer model. 5. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Lift the left edge of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The memory module tilts...
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... steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn off or in this...
... steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by an authorized service provider. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 44). Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 43). 5. Remove the RTC battery: 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn off or in this...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... or initiate Sleep. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord...
... or initiate Sleep. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. 100 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 109. ● If you want to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Help and Support. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. System Restore allows you can use the Factory Reset option...
... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 109. ● If you want to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Help and Support. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. System Restore allows you can use the Factory Reset option...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Support for instructions on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. Before using this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. To use the f11 key: 1. For more information. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on the system at the factory. From the Start screen...
... Support for instructions on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC settings screen. 4. Before using this option, back up any traditional applications that you have a quick way to see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. To use the f11 key: 1. For more information. NOTE: You may be saved so that were not originally installed on the system at the factory. From the Start screen...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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 93 spare part number 22, 34, 93 power connector 17 power...
... 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 93 spare part number 22, 34, 93 power connector 17 power...
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... 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 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless...
... 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 10 removal 64 spare part number 27, 33, 65 wireless light 13 wireless...