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...USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ❐ USB Floppy ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the primary hard drive. Enable/disable Fan Always On. 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 Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard...
...USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ❐ USB Floppy ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the primary hard drive. Enable/disable Fan Always On. 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 Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard...
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... extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically...
... extension (for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically...
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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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... external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is off or in Hibernation. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Components 3 Amber: Computer sound is off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on . Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad...
... external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is off or in Hibernation. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. Components 3 Amber: Computer sound is off . ● Off: The TouchPad is on . Lights Component (1) TouchPad light (2) Caps lock light (3) Power light (4) Mute light (5) Wireless light Description ● Amber: The TouchPad...
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. You must be displayed. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is a network icon in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and...
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu. You must be displayed. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is a network icon in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and...
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... pointer options. Using pointing devices 23 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. Click Apply, and then click OK. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on an external mouse. Select the device, and then click Settings...
... pointer options. Using pointing devices 23 4 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on the computer. Click Apply, and then click OK. To view and enable these gestures: 1. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on an external mouse. Select the device, and then click Settings...
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... > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. To disable or reenable adaptive brightness: NOTE: The ambient light sensor must be activated. ● Low light conditions-The Low Light Compensation function is activated and the picture quality improves. ● Extreme low light or zero light conditions-The webcam IR light is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The webcam IR light is...
... > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions change. To disable or reenable adaptive brightness: NOTE: The ambient light sensor must be activated. ● Low light conditions-The Low Light Compensation function is activated and the picture quality improves. ● Extreme low light or zero light conditions-The webcam IR light is enabled by default. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The webcam IR light is...
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... file on external power. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any...
... file on external power. If the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Your work is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any...
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... the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level...
... the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that shows how much battery charge remains. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level...
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... as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use X-rays instead of power, be prompted for your computer. Avoid exposing a drive to run more efficiently. Security devices with cleaning products. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and...
... as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use X-rays instead of power, be prompted for your computer. Avoid exposing a drive to run more efficiently. Security devices with cleaning products. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and...
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... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to open the software and change settings. 3. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you to change settings, follow these steps: 1. To open the HP...
... Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. To connect an external drive to the manufacturer's instructions. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to open the software and change settings. 3. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you to change settings, follow these steps: 1. To open the HP...
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... the user to start Windows in this Change the Setup Utility language. NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Setup Utility menus 87 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 Enter, change , or delete a power-on . Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Set the following boot options...
... the user to start Windows in this Change the Setup Utility language. NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Setup Utility menus 87 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 Enter, change , or delete a power-on . Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Set the following boot options...
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... access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on your selection to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make...
... access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on your selection to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you are displayed on the screen to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make...
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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...