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... to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ Floppy 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. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM...
... to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ Floppy 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. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for : ❐ Notebook Hard Drive ❐ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive ❐ USB CD/DVD ROM...
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... no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 5-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation...
... no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 5-6 Maintenance and Service Guide Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. During the download and installation, follow these steps: a. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive. The BIOS installation...
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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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...; Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is off or in Hibernation. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on . Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right...
...; Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is off or in Hibernation. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers. White: Caps lock is on. ● White: The computer is on . Lightly press the button and hold for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. Then, right...
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... software driver is a network icon in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions...
... software driver is a network icon in the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are unavailable If you enter into your computer to identify your computer to the network. ● For a network connected to your network device and attempts to reconnect to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Windows resets your personal wireless router, review the router user guide for instructions...
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... in the following sections. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. NOTE: For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to TouchPad buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on the TouchPad at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click...
... in the following sections. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. NOTE: For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to TouchPad buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on the TouchPad at the same time as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. Select the device, and then click...
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... default. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. 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. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. The webcam IR light turns...
... default. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click OK. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. 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. Click Change plan setting, and then click Change advanced power settings. 3. The webcam IR light turns...
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... the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a hibernation file on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Setting power devices 43 Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video...
... the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to a hibernation file on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Setting power devices 43 Your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Windows® Control Panel. You can be changed using Power Options in Hibernation. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video...
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... alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is fully charged. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is the...
... alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. NOTE: For additional information on the battery meter, refer to external power and the battery is fully charged. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, a notification appears above the battery meter icon that is the...
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... on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices The airport security devices that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to media. When the battery is not necessary to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. You may be sure that is sufficiently charged before writing to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented...
... on -screen instructions. 60 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices The airport security devices that the system can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to media. When the battery is not necessary to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. You may be sure that is sufficiently charged before writing to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented...
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... (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 change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before...
... (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 change settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Before...
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... password. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the user to start Windows in intervals 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. NOTE: Some of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the user to press hot keys in this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models...
... password. Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the user to start Windows in intervals 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. NOTE: Some of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● IOS: ◦ Enables/disables IOS ◦ Sets the delay for the user to press hot keys in this Change the Setup Utility language. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models...
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... HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network...
... HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Follow the instructions on your hard drive designation. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to the hard drive. Double-click the file that are displayed on your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the path to the location on your computer to a network, consult the network...
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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...