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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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up Internet access in your wireless router to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are setting up the modem, install a network cable to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up Internet access in your wireless router to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are setting up the modem, install a network cable to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service...
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... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some devices use the computer's power to use a powered port. NOTE: For more than one type of USB ports you to know your computer. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer's software, operating system...
... about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some devices use the computer's power to use a powered port. NOTE: For more than one type of USB ports you to know your computer. Standard USB ports will charge using a low current. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your phone or camera. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer's software, operating system...
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However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of memory you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Follow the on solid-state drives. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. A great solution to improve performance is to...
However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of memory you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Follow the on solid-state drives. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. A great solution to improve performance is to...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... turn on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each time you turn on password Function ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: A power-on password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support...
... turn on password. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be entered each time you turn on password Function ● Must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. 72 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: A power-on password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support...
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... downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your computer to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are revealed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on battery power...
... downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your computer to your hard drive. 78 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are revealed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on battery power...
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... or driver, use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. ● The creation process can take up data to another drive. HP Recovery Manager will be available for using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance...
... or driver, use Windows File History to restore your information from the backups you will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. ● The creation process can take up data to another drive. HP Recovery Manager will be available for using HP Recovery Manager on page 84. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance...
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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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... Using a keyboard and mouse Point to display menu. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the Start screen, click the arrow again. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer from the right edge of the corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen...
... Using a keyboard and mouse Point to display menu. Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or point to the Start screen, click the arrow again. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer from the right edge of the corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to the left on the TouchPad or touch screen...
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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... W; 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...
... W; 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...
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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... the service cover to the computer. 3. 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system...
... the service cover to the computer. 3. 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer, lift the cover (2), and then remove it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system...
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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... down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 75 Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Remove the optical drive (see Hard drive on page 44). 10. Remove the 3 screws securing the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see WLAN module on page 41). 8. Remove the WLAN module (see Service cover on page 55). Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Before removing the fan: 1. Remove the memory modules (see Base enclosure...
... down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 75 Disconnect all external devices connected to the unit (2) and (3). 3. Remove the optical drive (see Hard drive on page 44). 10. Remove the 3 screws securing the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the service cover (see WLAN module on page 41). 8. Remove the WLAN module (see Service cover on page 55). Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Before removing the fan: 1. Remove the memory modules (see Base enclosure...
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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... external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
... external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
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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... 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...