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... (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com...
... (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Procedures for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 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 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 17 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 18 Connecting...
...Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Buttons and speakers ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 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 15 Using a WLAN ...16 Using an Internet service provider 16 Setting up a WLAN 17 Configuring a wireless router 17 Protecting your WLAN 17 Connecting to a WLAN 18 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 18 Connecting...
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... a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 41 Running on external AC power ...41 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense ...42 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...44 Using a USB device ...44 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...45 Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 Using optical drives ...46 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 49...
... a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 41 Running on external AC power ...41 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense ...42 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...44 Using a USB device ...44 Connecting a USB device 45 Removing a USB device ...45 Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 Using optical drives ...46 Inserting an optical disc ...48 Removing an optical disc 49 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 49...
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... ...62 Installing software updates ...62 Installing Windows updates 62 Installing HP and third-party software updates 63 Securing your wireless network ...63 Backing up your software applications and information 63 Using an optional security cable lock 63 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 64 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...64 Updating the BIOS ...64 Determining the BIOS version 64 Downloading a BIOS update 65 Using System Diagnostics ...66 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...67 Creating recovery media and backups 67 Creating HP Recovery media 68 Restore and...
... ...62 Installing software updates ...62 Installing Windows updates 62 Installing HP and third-party software updates 63 Securing your wireless network ...63 Backing up your software applications and information 63 Using an optional security cable lock 63 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 64 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...64 Updating the BIOS ...64 Determining the BIOS version 64 Downloading a BIOS update 65 Using System Diagnostics ...66 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...67 Creating recovery media and backups 67 Creating HP Recovery media 68 Restore and...
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.... 2 Chapter 1 Starting right More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this table. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this guide. For worldwide support, go to your product located with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information...
.... 2 Chapter 1 Starting right More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this table. To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this guide. For worldwide support, go to your product located with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information...
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... uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of hardware or software. Using an Internet service provider When you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in a safe place. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting...
... uses wireless access points that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your home, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that can accommodate a large number of hardware or software. Using an Internet service provider When you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in a safe place. 16 Chapter 3 Connecting...
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... in (microphone) jack USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI port External monitor port Description Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. NOTE: When a device is enabled by default. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. With the webcam, you can also open the Beats Audio Control Panel from the list of the world. Beats Audio is connected to view and control all audio settings. Produces sound when connected to...
... in (microphone) jack USB 3.0 ports (2) HDMI port External monitor port Description Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. NOTE: When a device is enabled by default. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. With the webcam, you can also open the Beats Audio Control Panel from the list of the world. Beats Audio is connected to view and control all audio settings. Produces sound when connected to...
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... keys An action key performs an assigned function. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Using the keyboard and mouse 33 CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f2 Decreases the screen brightness...
... keys An action key performs an assigned function. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to the system. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Using the keyboard and mouse 33 CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f2 Decreases the screen brightness...
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... and Support. Several shortcuts will help you to perform the action. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key key + c Description Returns you with the key to the Start screen from an open apps. Pressing the key again returns you want displays. Opens the charms. + d Opens the...
... and Support. Several shortcuts will help you to perform the action. f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key key + c Description Returns you with the key to the Start screen from an open apps. Pressing the key again returns you want displays. Opens the charms. + d Opens the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. Finding battery information To monitor the...
...: Removing a user-replaceable battery that you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. Finding battery information To monitor the...
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...; Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your wireless feature. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is...
...; Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your wireless feature. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD can be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is...
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... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. If you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. See Handling drives on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power...
... screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. If you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. See Handling drives on the computer. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power...
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... you can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you store your computer. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. The hard drive is the...
... you can safely delete to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you store your computer. You may take more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. The hard drive is the...
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... Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. The hard drive designation is running on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive...
... Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. The hard drive designation is running on your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive...
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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 71. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 71. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager...
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... the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. To start HP Recovery Manager from the boot options menu. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to recover a minimized image (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you press the power button. 2. support...
... the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. To start HP Recovery Manager from the boot options menu. 3. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to recover a minimized image (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you press the power button. 2. support...
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... the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering Insert the first HP Recovery disc you want to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you created into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use HP Recovery media to ensure you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Follow...
... the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering Insert the first HP Recovery disc you want to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you created into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can no longer use HP Recovery media to ensure you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Follow...
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... battery power 38 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 40 Beats Audio 11, 21, 22 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 22 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 64 downloading an update 65 updating 64 Bluetooth device 15, 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 72 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cable network 19 cables USB 45 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 charms access 31 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 12 display...
... battery power 38 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 40 Beats Audio 11, 21, 22 Beats Audio Control Panel 22 Beats Audio hot key 22 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 64 downloading an update 65 updating 64 Bluetooth device 15, 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 72 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cable network 19 cables USB 45 caps lock light, identifying 9 caring for your computer 58 charms access 31 checking audio functions 23 cleaning your computer 58 components bottom 12 display...
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..., connecting 22 minimized image creating 71 minimized image recovery 71 model description label 14 mouse using 33 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network cable LAN requirements 19 network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 74 optical disc inserting 48 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 21 optional external devices, using 45 original system recovery 71 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 61 Windows 61 pinching touch gesture 30 port USB 2.0 20 ports external monitor...
..., connecting 22 minimized image creating 71 minimized image recovery 71 model description label 14 mouse using 33 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 9 N network cable LAN requirements 19 network jack, identifying 4 O operating environment 74 optical disc inserting 48 removing 49 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 21 optional external devices, using 45 original system recovery 71 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 61 Windows 61 pinching touch gesture 30 port USB 2.0 20 ports external monitor...
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...-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating touch gesture 30 S scrolling touch gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 63 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 61 shipping the computer 58 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 34 shutdown 42 Sleep exiting 37 initiating 37 slots Digital Media 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 software updates, installing 62...
...-45 (network) jack, identifying 4 rotating touch gesture 30 S scrolling touch gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 63 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 37 setup of WLAN 17 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 61 shipping the computer 58 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 34 shutdown 42 Sleep exiting 37 initiating 37 slots Digital Media 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 26 Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 54 software updates, installing 62...