User Guide - Windows 8
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...things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
...things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
User Guide - Windows 8
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... hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
... hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
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... Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting 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 an Internet service provider (ISP). To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Because the wireless devices are setting...
... Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting 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 an Internet service provider (ISP). To use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. Because the wireless devices are setting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... allows quick data transfer. Using a USB device 51 Be sure to use , see Connecting to run; Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for all USB devices or will not charge all of your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to use a powered port. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. 7 Managing and...
... allows quick data transfer. Using a USB device 51 Be sure to use , see Connecting to run; Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for all USB devices or will not charge all of your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to use a powered port. NOTE: For more than one type of USB port. 7 Managing and...
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... -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The computer has two memory module slots. The memory capacity of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. You may take more efficiently. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your drives. 3. The memory module slots are discharged of the computer can safely delete to AC power. 2. Before...
... -screen instructions. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. The computer has two memory module slots. The memory capacity of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. You may take more efficiently. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your drives. 3. The memory module slots are discharged of the computer can safely delete to AC power. 2. Before...
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... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at least every three months. ● An ideal password is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn...
... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at least every three months. ● An ideal password is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn...
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... optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. If the update is more recent than your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. From the Start screen, type support...
... optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. If the update is more recent than your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Click your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to an optional power source. From the Start screen, type support...
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... you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. To create HP Recovery media: 1. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to recover the system, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager.
... you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. To create HP Recovery media: 1. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to recover the system, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager.
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... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
..., removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
Start Here
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... quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the lower-left corner of the Start screen, and then right-click the Start button to display the Start 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 1. Follow the instructions below . the Start menu. 2. or - 1. Tap the Power icon...
... quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the lower-left corner of the Start screen, and then right-click the Start button to display the Start 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 1. Follow the instructions below . the Start menu. 2. or - 1. Tap the Power icon...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Drive 729728-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 720248-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720247-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720246-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 729727-001 Hard drive...
... Drive 729728-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 720248-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720247-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720246-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive 729727-001 Hard drive...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped with...
Spare part number Description 720783-001 17.3-in , BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 736480-001 Leap Motion module (includes cable) 736481-501 System board equipped with the Intel HM87 Express chipset, the Nvidia N14P-GT (GeForce 750M) graphics subsystem with 4-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system for use only on computer models equipped with...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... cable) 736685-B31 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) 736685-BG1 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) Sequential part number listing...
... cable) 736685-B31 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) 736685-BG1 Keyboard with backlight for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly with Leap Motion capability in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable) Sequential part number listing...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it (3). 40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...
... is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it (3). 40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on page 39). Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the system board, and then remove the piece of tape that secures the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive (see Battery on page 55). Remove the hard drive (see WLAN module on page 44). 10. Component replacement procedures 75 Remove the WLAN module (see Hard drive on page 46). 11. Before removing the fan: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the heat sink (1). 2. Lift the fan (4) to remove it down...
... the system board, and then remove the piece of tape that secures the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive (see Battery on page 55). Remove the hard drive (see WLAN module on page 44). 10. Component replacement procedures 75 Remove the WLAN module (see Hard drive on page 46). 11. Before removing the fan: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the heat sink (1). 2. Lift the fan (4) to remove it down...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by the operating system or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any instructions that may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
... installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by the operating system or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow any instructions that may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
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... downloading an update 90 updating 89 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display...
... downloading an update 90 updating 89 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 46 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 99 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive release 11 power 6 right TouchPad 9 C caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display...