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... guide included with your keyboard, or point to the lower-left corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to the Start screen, click the arrow again. Point to display the Start button and the Start menu. Swipe from the Start menu, follow the instructions below to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch...
... guide included with your keyboard, or point to the lower-left corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to the Start screen, click the arrow again. Point to display the Start button and the Start menu. Swipe from the Start menu, follow the instructions below to the upper-right or lower-right 1. Tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch...
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... need to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the procedures provided in the User Guide for your system does not support this feature. NOTE: The path to check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition or Windows partition, from the system, the steps for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If the HP Software Setup...
... need to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the procedures provided in the User Guide for your system does not support this feature. NOTE: The path to check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition or Windows partition, from the system, the steps for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. NOTE: If the HP Software Setup...
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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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... as the wireless button) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on (white) when you can control the wireless devices in your computer using your wireless devices, not the status of each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to that world. 3 Connecting to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or...
... as the wireless button) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one or two wireless lights, depending on (white) when you can control the wireless devices in your computer using your wireless devices, not the status of each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to that world. 3 Connecting to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or...
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... Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: If you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Windows desktop, rightclick the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of the connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you to manually search for and connect to a network...
... Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: If you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Windows desktop, rightclick the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of the connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is a security-enabled WLAN, you to manually search for and connect to a network...
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... changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to activate the demonstration. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you to the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to control the pointer on a touch screen (select models only). Click a gesture to navigate the computer with your computer TouchPad or on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Under Devices...
... changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you to activate the demonstration. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. 2. Using the TouchPad The TouchPad allows you to the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in addition to control the pointer on a touch screen (select models only). Click a gesture to navigate the computer with your computer TouchPad or on the screen using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard. Under Devices...
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.... Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Errors can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). f5 Turns the keyboard backlight feature off this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must press the fn key in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support...
.... Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Errors can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). f5 Turns the keyboard backlight feature off this key alternates the screen image from operating properly. f6 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must press the fn key in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support...
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... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to a network on page 15. Some computers have a built-in optical drive that allows you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner...
... about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to a network on page 15. Some computers have a built-in optical drive that allows you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner...
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... new features and options to clean the sides and cover. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Updates can build up. In addition, register to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you don't clean your computer. Without the latest driver...
... new features and options to clean the sides and cover. Select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Updates can build up. In addition, register to run more efficiently. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you don't clean your computer. Without the latest driver...
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... download is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
... download is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. You may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates...
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... to restore the system to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ●...
... to restore the system to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ●...
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Using the HP Recovery media you created, you need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. What you can choose from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. Using the HP Recovery partition to recover (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. or - Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow...
Using the HP Recovery media you created, you need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. What you can choose from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. Using the HP Recovery partition to recover (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. or - Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow...
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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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... Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive designation. 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download...
... Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive designation. 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. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download...
HP ENVY m6 Sleekbook HP ENVY Touchsmart m6 SleekBook HP ENVY TouchSmart m6 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., apps, and settings from the Start screen. or - See HP Support Assistant for instructions on -screen instructions. 80 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Before using this option by using Refresh. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your computer, or you want to display the charms. 2. See HP Support Assistant for...
..., apps, and settings from the Start screen. or - See HP Support Assistant for instructions on -screen instructions. 80 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Before using this option by using Refresh. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of your computer, or you want to display the charms. 2. See HP Support Assistant for...
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...