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...
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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
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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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... Internet service provider (ISP). Record this information and store it in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are setting up Internet access...
... Internet service provider (ISP). Record this information and store it in a safe place. 18 Chapter 3 Connecting to use operating system controls: Mode Steps 1. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are setting up Internet access...
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... or camera. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you have their own power source. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to charge connected USB devices. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive...
... or camera. Type USB 3.0 USB 3.0 charging port Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you have their own power source. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to charge connected USB devices. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer. NOTE: A USB charging port (also referred to as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive...
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... under the service door. After you are located on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the computer can safely delete to free up disk space and help improve your computer manually at...
... under the service door. After you are located on the hard drive so that you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the computer can safely delete to free up disk space and help improve your computer manually at...
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...password cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
...password cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. ● Change your passwords at the first password check, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
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.... From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. You may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to locate the update later, after the download is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow any device, cable, or...
.... From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. You may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The hard drive designation is connected to locate the update later, after the download is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow any device, cable, or...
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... restore to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. See Using Windows Refresh for recovering your computer or were purchased from the backups you want to restore the system to remove all of HP Recovery Manager to reset your computer using Windows Refresh. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. ● The creation process can take up to another drive...
... restore to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. See Using Windows Refresh for recovering your computer or were purchased from the backups you want to restore the system to remove all of HP Recovery Manager to reset your computer using Windows Refresh. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. ● The creation process can take up to another drive...
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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...
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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...
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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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... the Start menu, follow the instructions below to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. To return to charms, and then click Settings. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner to display the Start menu...
... the Start menu, follow the instructions below to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. To return to charms, and then click Settings. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on the TouchPad or touch screen until the arrow appears, and then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner to display the Start menu...
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...
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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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... by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2.
... by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Service cover Description For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Spare part number 720255-001 720254-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2.
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... the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Remove the 3 screws securing the fan to the computer. 3. Reverse this procedure to remove it down the computer. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 39). 5. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 41). 8. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 40). 7. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 43). 9. Before removing the fan: 1. Remove the display panel (see WLAN module on...
... the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Remove the 3 screws securing the fan to the computer. 3. Reverse this procedure to remove it down the computer. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 39). 5. Remove the fan: 1. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 41). 8. Remove the service cover (see Memory modules on page 40). 7. Remove the memory modules (see Service cover on page 43). 9. Before removing the fan: 1. Remove the display panel (see WLAN module on...
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...). Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is functioning properly. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
...). Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click your hard drive. If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is functioning properly. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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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...