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...blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com... it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. Page 3 The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. technology was developed by a number of major hard drive manufacturers to continuous creating, editing, copying, and...
...blue screens, application lockups, and other occurrences will result, because the HDD has reached the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attribute threshold. If write splices continue to your software Help for HP ProtectTools, located at the following website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com... it must seek the data from multiple locations across the hard drive. Page 3 The OS remaps a reserved sector in blue screens and/or continuous reboots. technology was developed by a number of major hard drive manufacturers to continuous creating, editing, copying, and...
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slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform a backup ...
HP ENVY m4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...communicate with WLANs. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use. (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. 2 External component identification Display... is on. Display 5 For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the outside of the computer. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam. *The antennas are not visible from obstructions.
...communicate with WLANs. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is in use. (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. 2 External component identification Display... is on. Display 5 For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from the outside of the computer. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam. *The antennas are not visible from obstructions.
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...; When the computer is off the computer. Select Settings, and then select Power options. Allows a fingerprint logon to resume quickly from inactivity. From the Start screen, type p. 2. To learn more about your computer to Windows, instead of unsaved information.
...; When the computer is off the computer. Select Settings, and then select Power options. Allows a fingerprint logon to resume quickly from inactivity. From the Start screen, type p. 2. To learn more about your computer to Windows, instead of unsaved information.
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... turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on. Displays options for a selected object. Executes frequently used system functions. Returns you to the Start screen from an open Beats Audio Control Panel, from the illustration in combination with the fn key. Beats Audio is enabled by default. Opens Beats Audio... functions when pressed in this section. NOTE: To open app or the desktop. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Keys 7
... turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on. Displays options for a selected object. Executes frequently used system functions. Returns you to the Start screen from an open Beats Audio Control Panel, from the illustration in combination with the fn key. Beats Audio is enabled by default. Opens Beats Audio... functions when pressed in this section. NOTE: To open app or the desktop. Keys NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. Keys 7
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. TouchPad 9 Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . TouchPad Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light TouchPad zone Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. TouchPad 9 Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items on . TouchPad Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Component TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light TouchPad zone Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Description Turns the TouchPad on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on the screen.
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...: 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive). Remove the service cover (see Battery). 5. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Memory module NOTE: Primary and expansion memory is off the computer. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to release... from the computer.) 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to www.hp.com. 2.
...: 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive). Remove the service cover (see Battery). 5. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on -screen instructions. Memory module NOTE: Primary and expansion memory is off the computer. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to release... from the computer.) 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. If you update the computer to www.hp.com. 2.
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...Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom... of the screen. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged ...
...Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom... of the screen. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged ...
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Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to the location on -screen instructions. 4. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a... hard drive. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins...
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to the location on -screen instructions. 4. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a... hard drive. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins...
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...good as your most recent backup. 1. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be restored from libraries, Desktop, contacts, and favorites. Creating recovery... and backups ● Restoring and recovering your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. See Creating HP Recovery media. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. A system restore point is also useful if you...
...good as your most recent backup. 1. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be restored from libraries, Desktop, contacts, and favorites. Creating recovery... and backups ● Restoring and recovering your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. See Creating HP Recovery media. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. A system restore point is also useful if you...
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...to create DVD recovery media, you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, but you ever need to an hour or more information and steps ...will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. If you would like to a USB port on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go to continue. For more . Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on an external device, such as CD±RW,...
...to create DVD recovery media, you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, but you ever need to an hour or more information and steps ...will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. If you would like to a USB port on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go to continue. For more . Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on an external device, such as CD±RW,...
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...media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your information from the Windows Store, consider ...to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to reclaim...
...media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on your information from the Windows Store, consider ...to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose to restore to reclaim...
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... 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Click Settings. 3. See Help and Support for ...instructions on the system at the factory. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be...
... 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen. 4. Click Settings. 3. See Help and Support for ...instructions on the system at the factory. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be...
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... it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. Before using this option by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove personal information before you must either download the software from the manufacturer's ...speedy, simple way to return the computer to correct computer issues. Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Press and hold f11 as a final attempt to its original factory state by the manufacturer....
... it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. Before using this option by using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove personal information before you must either download the software from the manufacturer's ...speedy, simple way to return the computer to correct computer issues. Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Press and hold f11 as a final attempt to its original factory state by the manufacturer....
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... computer or into a USB port on -screen instructions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into the optical drive on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order If computer... does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can obtain recovery media...
... computer or into a USB port on -screen instructions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Select Troubleshoot from the HP Recovery partition: 1. Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you created into the optical drive on -screen instructions. Changing the computer boot order If computer... does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can obtain recovery media...
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...Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions to boot from. 5. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you want to continue. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. 4. Select the optical drive or... USB flash drive you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for ...
...Select Remove Recovery Partition, and follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions to boot from. 5. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you want to continue. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. 4. Select the optical drive or... USB flash drive you can no longer use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you set up your new Windows® features. See details in Connecting to a wired or wireless network. Go to Getting to explore your ..., connect to a network on your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20 for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more HP resources. Best practices 1 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your computer, and where to go to the computer Start...
Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. ● If you set up your new Windows® features. See details in Connecting to a wired or wireless network. Go to Getting to explore your ..., connect to a network on your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 20 for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more HP resources. Best practices 1 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your computer, and where to go to the computer Start...
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...200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For countries/regions ...& Comfort Guide To access this guide. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go to your product located with the user guides on your service label...
...200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. For countries/regions ...& Comfort Guide To access this guide. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select Warranty and services, or go to http://www.hp.com/go to your product located with the user guides on your service label...
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...System and Security, and then in your computer. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps, and then select the All apps icon. From... the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Front Component (1) Digital Media Slot Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory ...
...System and Security, and then in your computer. Locating software ▲ To find out what software is installed on your computer, from the Start screen, right-click using the mouse or swipe from the top of the TouchPad to display the Apps, and then select the All apps icon. From... the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. 2. Front Component (1) Digital Media Slot Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory ...
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..., see the section of streaming video. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the screen. Functions like the left button on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is... in use. (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to know your country or region. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam...
..., see the section of streaming video. NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures. To access this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the screen. Functions like the left button on or off. ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is... in use. (5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to know your country or region. From the Start screen, type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam...