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... Boot-Enable/disable boot from diskette. ■ Network Adapter Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Run a comprehensive self-test on the secondary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self...
... Boot-Enable/disable boot from diskette. ■ Network Adapter Boot-Enable/disable boot from external Network Adapter. ■ Boot Order-Set the boot order for the primary and accessory batteries. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Run a comprehensive self-test on the secondary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select Primary Hard Disk Self...
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... the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your hard drive. 5-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Access...
... the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Double-click your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen to identify your hard drive. 5-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Access...
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... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
... an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number 3-10, 3-17, 4-39 Maintenance and Service Guide Index Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive precautions 4-2 spare part number 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5 Boot Options 5-4 bottom components 2-10 button components 2-3 buttons power 2-3 TouchPad 2-7 TouchPad on/off 2-7 C cables, service considerations 4-1 calculator key 2-4 caps lock light 2-5 chipset, product description 1-1 components bottom 2-10 button 2-3 display 2-2 front...
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... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
... 9-1 location 2-9 model description 3-2, 4-5 mute light 2-5 N network jack connector pinout 9-3 location 2-9 O operating system, product description 1-4 optical drive precautions 4-2 product description 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Index spare part numbers 3-12, 3-16, 3-17 specifications 6-5, 6-6 P packing guidelines 4-3 part number description 3-2, 4-5 plastic parts 4-1 Plastics Kit, spare part number 3-8, 3-17 pointing device, product description 1-4 ports eSATA/USB 2-9 HDMI 2-9 product description 1-4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2-9 power button 2-3 power button board and cable removal...
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... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
... Hard Disk Self Test 5-4 security cable slot 2-9 Security menu 5-3 security, product description 1-4 serial number 3-2, 4-5 service considerations 4-1 service tag 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-4 Setup Utility changing the lanuage 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information 5-2 exiting 5-3 Main menu 5-3 menus 5-3 navigating 5-2 restoring default settings 5-2 Security menu 5-3 selecting 5-2 starting 5-1 System Configuration menu 5-4 using 5-1 speaker assembly removal 4-14 spare part number 3-7, 3-17, 4-14 speaker, location 2-8, 2-9 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD...
HP Envy 15 User Guide - Windows 7
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... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
... volume ...30 Using the media activity keys 31 Multimedia software ...32 Using HP MediaSmart software 32 Using multimedia software 32 Installing multimedia software from a disc 33 Audio ...34 Connecting external audio devices 34 Checking your audio functions 34 Using Beats Audio ...35 Video ...36 Connecting an external monitor or projector 36 Connecting an HDMI device 37 Configuring audio for HDMI 38 Webcam ...39 Webcam tips ...39 Adjusting webcam properties 39 Using the ambient light sensor ...41 Using adaptive brightness 41 Using the webcam IR light 41 6 Power management Setting...
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...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
...59 Handling drives ...59 Improving hard drive performance 60 Using Disk Defragmenter 60 Using Disk Cleanup 60 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 61 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 61 Managing power with a parked hard drive 61 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 62 Using external drives ...62 Connecting optional external drives 62 Using the external optical drive (select models only 63 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 63 Sharing optical drives ...64 External devices ...66 Using a USB device...
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... TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . Components 3 NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on and off . Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Lightly...
... TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad is off . Components 3 NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off . (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on and off . Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Lightly...
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... network key are prompted for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Open your country or region. 3. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network...
... network key are prompted for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to make a connection on -screen instructions. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to a WLAN, the network is protected by security. Open your country or region. 3. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions on setting up the same codes on both the router and the WLAN device. ● For a private network...
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... also connect an external USB mouse to one of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. 2. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on page 2. The TouchPad gestures described in the notification area, at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the factory. Using pointing devices 23 Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports...
... also connect an external USB mouse to one of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. 2. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on page 2. The TouchPad gestures described in the notification area, at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are enabled at the factory. Using pointing devices 23 Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports...
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...brightness is enabled by default. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Click OK. The webcam IR light behaves in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is activated. To disable or reenable the webcam IR light: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. 2. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using the ambient light...
...brightness is enabled by default. Change the settings as needed, and then click Apply. 5. Click OK. The webcam IR light behaves in the following features: ● Adaptive brightness ● Webcam infrared (IR) light The ambient light sensor is activated. To disable or reenable the webcam IR light: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. 2. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using the ambient light...
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... external power. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is initiated, the power light blinks...
... external power. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. You can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Your work is initiated, the power light blinks...
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... changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is fully charged. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Managing low battery...
... changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is fully charged. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Managing low battery...
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... on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Security devices with cleaning products. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. You may be sure that the battery is...
... on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Security devices with cleaning products. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. You may be sure that the battery is...
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... ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the software and change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user...
... ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the software and change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. Click OK. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user...
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... primary and accessory batteries. Main menu Select System information To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of Setup Utility options. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this...
... primary and accessory batteries. Main menu Select System information To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Set the following boot options: ● POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to press hot keys in intervals of Setup Utility options. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this...
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... the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your hard drive that provides software...
... the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that has an.exe extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen to download your hard drive that provides software...
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...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
...54 action key mode 87 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decrease screen brightness 26 Help and Support 26 identifying 5 increase screen brightness 26 muting speaker sound 27 QuickLock 27 switching screen image 26 using 26 volume 30 adaptive brightness, using 41 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 60 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 41 identifying 9 using 41 webcam IR light 41 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 34 audio functions, checking 34 audio-in (microphone) jack...
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... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
... security updates, installing 82 D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 68 removing 69 supported formats 68 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 60 diskette drive 62 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 61 drive media 43 drives boot order 87 connecting external 62 diskette 62 external 62 hard 62 optical 62 DVD drive 62 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 67 eSATA devices connecting 67 removing 67 eSATA port identifying 7 esc key...
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... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...
... (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 26 screen image, switching 26 scrolling TouchPad gesture 24 secondary hard disk self test 88 security cable slot, identifying 6 security cable, installing 83 Security menu 87 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 11 service tag 11 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility changing the language 85 displaying system information 86 exiting 86 menus 87 navigating 85 passwords set in 77 restoring default settings 86 selecting 85 starting 84 shared drives 64 shutdown 58 Sleep...