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..., Power Options, and Shut down . Using touch gestures Tap the Desktop app, and then press and release the Start button in the lower-left area of the Windows desktop. the Start menu. 2. Point to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Locate the Start button and the Start menu Point to the lower-left corner to display menu. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key...
..., Power Options, and Shut down . Using touch gestures Tap the Desktop app, and then press and release the Start button in the lower-left area of the Windows desktop. the Start menu. 2. Point to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Action Using a keyboard and mouse Locate the Start button and the Start menu Point to the lower-left corner to display menu. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key...
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... information on -screen instructions to the User Guide provided for your computer. 6 Chapter 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates Using Windows backup and restore For information about the Windows backup and restore features, see the HP Support Assistant. For additional backup information, type backup in the Search field, and then follow the information provided. To access HP Software Setup: 1. To check for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to access the HP Support Assistant has...
... information on -screen instructions to the User Guide provided for your computer. 6 Chapter 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates Using Windows backup and restore For information about the Windows backup and restore features, see the HP Support Assistant. For additional backup information, type backup in the Search field, and then follow the information provided. To access HP Software Setup: 1. To check for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to access the HP Support Assistant has...
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... HP Quick Start (select models only) ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun 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 ...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 16 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service...
... HP Quick Start (select models only) ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun 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 ...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 16 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service...
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... 43 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 44 Running on external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Managing and sharing information ...47 Using a USB device ...47 Connecting a USB device 48 Removing a USB device ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining...
... 43 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 44 Running on external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Managing and sharing information ...47 Using a USB device ...47 Connecting a USB device 48 Removing a USB device ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining...
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... up your software applications and information 57 Using an optional security cable lock 57 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 58 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...58 Updating the BIOS ...58 Determining the BIOS version 58 Downloading a BIOS update 59 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 60 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...61 Creating recovery media and backups 61 Creating HP Recovery media 62 Restore and recovery ...63 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything...
... up your software applications and information 57 Using an optional security cable lock 57 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 58 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...58 Updating the BIOS ...58 Determining the BIOS version 58 Downloading a BIOS update 59 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 60 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...61 Creating recovery media and backups 61 Creating HP Recovery media 62 Restore and recovery ...63 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything...
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... wireless devices in Help and Support. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in your home, and public places such as the wireless button) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on the model. But even at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn...
... wireless devices in Help and Support. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of websites using these features: ● Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless key (referred to in your home, and public places such as the wireless button) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on the model. But even at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn...
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... pieces of hardware or software. Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Using an Internet service provider When you are setting up Internet access in wireless router. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For...
... pieces of hardware or software. Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Type network and sharing in a safe place. Using an Internet service provider When you are setting up Internet access in wireless router. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. For...
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... Chapter 3 Connecting to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is revealed, allowing you want to connect to enter a security code. If the WLAN is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of a wireless router or access point. Click Set up a PAN of the connection. A list of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. NOTE: The functional range (how...
... Chapter 3 Connecting to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is revealed, allowing you want to connect to enter a security code. If the WLAN is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in your home (instead of a wireless router or access point. Click Set up a PAN of the connection. A list of options is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. NOTE: The functional range (how...
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.... Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. The guide provides information on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). This computer model also has an integrated numeric keypad. You can be connected to activate the demonstration. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. 5 Navigating using touch gestures...
.... Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. The guide provides information on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on a touch screen (select models only). This computer model also has an integrated numeric keypad. You can be connected to activate the demonstration. Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. 5 Navigating using touch gestures...
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... the key. Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Errors can disable this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f12 Turns the wireless feature on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. For...
... the key. Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Errors can disable this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. f12 Turns the wireless feature on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. For...
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... drivers on -screen instructions. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your equipment. If you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download...
... drivers on -screen instructions. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your equipment. If you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download...
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..., open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Updating the BIOS 59 From the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate...
..., open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Updating the BIOS 59 From the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate...
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..., Windows System Restore is an option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to be available for using Windows System Restore, see Help and Support. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 65. ● If you created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
..., Windows System Restore is an option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to be available for using Windows System Restore, see Help and Support. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 65. ● If you created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager...
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... HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state. Select Troubleshoot from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery...
... HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state. Select Troubleshoot from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery...
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... H hard drive light 7 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 6, 21 HDMI, configuring audio 24 headphone jack, identifying 5, 21 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys bass settings 39 description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Quick Start 1 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery media creating 62 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition...
... H hard drive light 7 hard drive, HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 6, 21 HDMI, configuring audio 24 headphone jack, identifying 5, 21 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys bass settings 39 description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 50 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Quick Start 1 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 65 HP Recovery media creating 62 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition...
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... 10 hard drive 7 mute 10 power 7, 10 webcam 20 wireless 10 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 51 Disk Defragmenter 50 Media Card Reader, identifying 6 microphone jack, identifying 5, 21 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 65 recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 5 num lock key, identifying 12, 39 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Windows 55 PC Hardware Diagnostics downloading 60 starting 60 pinching touch...
... 10 hard drive 7 mute 10 power 7, 10 webcam 20 wireless 10 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 51 Disk Defragmenter 50 Media Card Reader, identifying 6 microphone jack, identifying 5, 21 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 65 recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 5 num lock key, identifying 12, 39 O operating environment 67 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Windows 55 PC Hardware Diagnostics downloading 60 starting 60 pinching touch...
HP ENVY m6 Sleekbook HP ENVY Touchsmart m6 SleekBook HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 72 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click your BIOS, make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. At the download...
... reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 72 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click your BIOS, make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. At the download...
HP ENVY m6 Sleekbook HP ENVY Touchsmart m6 SleekBook HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you press the power button. 2. To start fresh and keep what you give away or recycle...
... may be saved so that were not originally installed on -screen instructions. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. IMPORTANT: This option does not provide backups of your computer, and reinstalls Windows. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you press the power button. 2. To start fresh and keep what you give away or recycle...
HP ENVY m6 Sleekbook HP ENVY Touchsmart m6 SleekBook HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) jack 14 right side 14 top 8 computer major components 17 computer part number 16 computer reset 80 computer specifications 74 connector, power 14 connectors, service considerations 25 B backup and restore 77 battery removal 32 spare part numbers 20, 23, 32 BIOS determining version 71 downloading an update 72 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light, identifying 9 card reader board removal 44...
...) jack 14 right side 14 top 8 computer major components 17 computer part number 16 computer reset 80 computer specifications 74 connector, power 14 connectors, service considerations 25 B backup and restore 77 battery removal 32 spare part numbers 20, 23, 32 BIOS determining version 71 downloading an update 72 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive precautions 26 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light, identifying 9 card reader board removal 44...
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... chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal card expansion 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 5 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product number 16 R recovery 80 recovery partition 78 recycle computer 80 refresh 80 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 30 remove everything and reinstall Windows 80 reset computer 80 steps 80 restoring the hard drive 78 right TouchPad button, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack...
... chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal card expansion 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 5 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product number 16 R recovery 80 recovery partition 78 recycle computer 80 refresh 80 removal/replacement preliminaries 25 procedures 30 remove everything and reinstall Windows 80 reset computer 80 steps 80 restoring the hard drive 78 right TouchPad button, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack...