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... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
... the volume ...29 Using the media activity keys 30 Multimedia software ...30 Using HP MediaSmart software 31 Using multimedia software 31 Installing multimedia software from a disc 31 Audio ...32 Connecting external audio devices 32 Checking your audio functions 32 Using Beats Audio ...33 Identifying Beats Audio icons 34 Video ...34 Connecting an external monitor or projector 34 Connecting an HDMI device 35 Configuring audio for HDMI 36 Webcam ...37 Webcam tips ...37 Adjusting webcam properties 37 Using the ambient light sensor ...39 Using adaptive brightness 39 Using the webcam IR...
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...Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 60 Using external drives ...60 Connecting optional external drives 60 Using the external optical drive (select models only 61 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory...
...Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 60 Using external drives ...60 Connecting optional external drives 60 Using the external optical drive (select models only 61 Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open 61 Sharing optical drives ...62 External devices ...63 Using a USB device ...63 Connecting a USB device 63 Removing a USB device 63 Using an eSATA device ...64 Connecting an eSATA device 64 Removing an eSATA device 64 Using Digital Media Slot cards 65 Inserting a digital card 65 Removing a digital card 66 8 Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory...
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.... (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is disabled. Components 3 Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on . NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are...
.... (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on . ● Blinking white: The computer is in Hibernation. Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is disabled. Components 3 Component (1) TouchPad on/off button Description Turns the TouchPad on . NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Amber: All wireless devices are...
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... Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook...
... Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The part number helps a service technician to the bottom of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. You may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an optional Bluetooth® device. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook...
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... corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to a WLAN, the network is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. The SSID and network key are prompted for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification...
... corrupted. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Web browser and go to a WLAN, the network is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from other devices. The SSID and network key are prompted for a network key or a name (SSID) when connecting to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your computer model number in the notification...
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... Settings. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on an external mouse. 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 taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Select the checkbox to TouchPad buttons on the TouchPad as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad...
... Settings. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on an external mouse. 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 taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Select the checkbox to TouchPad buttons on the TouchPad as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad...
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... video with instant message software ● Taking still photos Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the integrated webcam: ● Be sure that use the integrated camera, usually from saturation, which is accessible from another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your computer hard drive. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; You can use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP...
... video with instant message software ● Taking still photos Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the integrated webcam: ● Be sure that use the integrated camera, usually from saturation, which is accessible from another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your computer hard drive. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; You can use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP...
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...(ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. In low-light conditions, adaptive brightness automatically decreases the display brightness. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. The webcam IR light is activated. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions...
...(ALS) controls the display brightness and the webcam lighting in low-light conditions. In low-light conditions, adaptive brightness automatically decreases the display brightness. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. When the light conditions return to Enable adaptive brightness. 4. The webcam IR light is activated. In HP MediaSmart Webcam, select Settings > Display > Advanced Settings, and then click the Camera Control tab. Using adaptive brightness Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness when the lighting conditions...
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... to a disc or an external media card. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can be changed using Power Options in...
... to a disc or an external media card. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. 6 Power management Setting power devices Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to a hibernation file on external power. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on , you can be changed using Power Options in...
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... battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is 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 a cool, dry location...
... battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is 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 a cool, dry location...
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... computer is possible. 1. Click Start. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Shut...
... computer is possible. 1. Click Start. 3. If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Click Shut...
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... a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. You may be sure that check carry-on the hard drive so that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup...
... a drive or place items on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices Do not spray the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. You may be sure that check carry-on the hard drive so that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup...
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... external devices To connect an external drive to change settings. 3. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Click OK. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you may not be able to open the software and change the privileges for storing and accessing information. USB...
... external devices To connect an external drive to change settings. 3. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change settings, follow these steps: 1. Click OK. NOTE: Depending on your options for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your user privileges, you may not be able to open the software and change the privileges for storing and accessing information. USB...
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...USB ports, connect an optional hub. Select models also support USB 3.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. External devices 63 External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to a USB connector, do not pull on your HP ENVY 15 comes equipped with the device. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Connecting...
...USB ports, connect an optional hub. Select models also support USB 3.0 devices. To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. External devices 63 External devices Using a USB device NOTE: If your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > View computers and devices. A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to a USB connector, do not pull on your HP ENVY 15 comes equipped with the device. Click Apply, and then click OK. 7. Connecting...
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... user 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 user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 88 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable...
... user 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 user to press hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● HP QuickWeb-Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu at boot time. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 88 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Select Action Key Mode Boot Options To do this Enable/disable...
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... downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer to download your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
... downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Double-click your computer to download your hard drive. 90 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open...
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... if you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up your information 93 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ●...
... if you start the backup process. Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up your information 93 To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps: 1. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ●...
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... battery fuel gauge 52 action key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking...
... battery fuel gauge 52 action key mode 88 action keys adjusting volume 26 audio CD, DVD, or BD controls 26 decreasing screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 5 increasing screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 QuickLock 26 switching screen image 26 using 25 volume 29 adaptive brightness, using 39 administrator password creating 78 entering 78 managing 78 airport security devices 58 ambient light sensor adaptive brightness 39 identifying 9 using 39 webcam IR light 39 antennas 9 antivirus software, using 80 audio devices, connecting external 32 audio functions, checking...
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D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
D default settings, restoring 86 Diagnostics menu 88 digital card inserting 65 removing 66 supported formats 65 Digital Media Slot, identifying 6 Disk Cleanup software 58 Disk Defragmenter software 58 diskette drive 60 display image, switching 26 drive light 8, 59 drive media 41 drives boot order 88 connecting external 60 diskette 60 external 60 hard 60 optical 60 DVD drive 60 E encryption 17 entering a power-on password 79 entering an administrator password 78 eSATA cable, connecting 64 eSATA devices connecting 64 removing 64 eSATA port, identifying 7 esc key, identifying 6 external audio ...
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... or driver 91 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 95 recovering using the recovery discs 95 recovery discs 91, 92 Recovery Manager 91, 95 recovery partition 91 recovery, system 95 regulatory information regulatory label 11 wireless certification labels 11 restore points 94 RJ-45 (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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...
... or driver 91 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 95 recovering using the recovery discs 95 recovery discs 91, 92 Recovery Manager 91, 95 recovery partition 91 recovery, system 95 regulatory information regulatory label 11 wireless certification labels 11 restore points 94 RJ-45 (network jack), identifying 7 rotating TouchPad gesture 24 S screen brightness keys 25 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...