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...factory default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility ...95 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version ...96 Downloading a BIOS update ...96 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...97 10 Specifications ...98 Computer specifications ...98 Display Specifications (17.3) ...99 Display Specifications (15.6-in) ...100 Hard drive specifications ...101 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combination Drive specifications 101 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...103 Creating recovery media and backups ...103 Creating HP Recovery media (select products only 103 Using Windows...
...factory default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility ...95 Updating the BIOS ...96 Determining the BIOS version ...96 Downloading a BIOS update ...96 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...97 10 Specifications ...98 Computer specifications ...98 Display Specifications (17.3) ...99 Display Specifications (15.6-in) ...100 Hard drive specifications ...101 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combination Drive specifications 101 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...103 Creating recovery media and backups ...103 Creating HP Recovery media (select products only 103 Using Windows...
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... about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 83 screws that must be accessed by an authorized service provider. Make special note of your country or region, and then follow the on supported parts for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Component replacement procedures 45 For complete and current information on -screen instructions. There are on...
... about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are as many as 83 screws that must be accessed by an authorized service provider. Make special note of your country or region, and then follow the on supported parts for Authorized Service Provider only parts. Component replacement procedures 45 For complete and current information on -screen instructions. There are on...
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... HP Support Assistant app. - Type support in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click Updates, and then click Check for later BIOS versions, see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on the screen after it to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder that appear on page 89). 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions...
... HP Support Assistant app. - Type support in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Click Updates, and then click Check for later BIOS versions, see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on the screen after it to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder that appear on page 89). 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. If no instructions...
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... downloaded to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP website that are displayed on battery power, or connected to download your computer. 2. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to an optional power source. If the system information is complete. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the on your hard drive. BIOS...
... downloaded to the hard drive. Access the page on the HP website that are displayed on battery power, or connected to download your computer. 2. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to an optional power source. If the system information is complete. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the on your hard drive. BIOS...
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... backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you obtained from HP, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select products only). If you have not already created recovery media, see the Get started app. ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you want to remove the recovery partition to its original factory...
... backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you obtained from HP, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select products only). If you have not already created recovery media, see the Get started app. ▲ Select the Start button, and then select the Get started ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that you want to remove the recovery partition to its original factory...
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... models 96 downloading an update 90 downloading an update for Ubuntu Linux computer models 96 starting the Setup Utility 89 updating 89 updating for Ubuntu Linux computer models 96 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing 107 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 7 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 15 display 9 left side 8 right side 7 top 10 computer major components 17 computer specifications 98 connector, power 8 D default settings, restoring...
... models 96 downloading an update 90 downloading an update for Ubuntu Linux computer models 96 starting the Setup Utility 89 updating 89 updating for Ubuntu Linux computer models 96 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing 107 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 7 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C caps lock light, identifying 11 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 15 display 9 left side 8 right side 7 top 10 computer major components 17 computer specifications 98 connector, power 8 D default settings, restoring...
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...92 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 107 starting 106 HP Recovery media creating 103 recovery 106 HP Recovery partition recovery 106 removing 108 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 13 internal microphones, identifying 9 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7 network 8 RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard product description 4 keys action 13 airplane mode 14 esc 13 fn 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 16 regulatory 16 serial number 16 service 16 wireless certification 16 WLAN 16 latch, battery release 15 lights AC adapter/battery 8 caps lock 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power...
...92 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 107 starting 106 HP Recovery media creating 103 recovery 106 HP Recovery partition recovery 106 removing 108 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 13 internal microphones, identifying 9 J jacks audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) 7 network 8 RJ-45 (network) 8 K keyboard product description 4 keys action 13 airplane mode 14 esc 13 fn 13 Windows 13 L labels Bluetooth 16 regulatory 16 serial number 16 service 16 wireless certification 16 WLAN 16 latch, battery release 15 lights AC adapter/battery 8 caps lock 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power...
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...options 105 recovery discs 104, 106 HP Recovery Manager 105 media 106 starting 106 supported discs 104 system 105 USB flash drive 106 using HP Recovery media 104 recovery media creating 103 creating using HP Recovery Manager 104 recovery partition removing 108 regulatory information regulatory label 16 wireless certification labels 16 removal/replacement procedures 41, 45 restore recovery for Ubuntu Linux computer models 110 restore DVDs for Ubuntu Linux computer models 109 restore USB device for Ubuntu Linux computer models 109 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) status lights...
...options 105 recovery discs 104, 106 HP Recovery Manager 105 media 106 starting 106 supported discs 104 system 105 USB flash drive 106 using HP Recovery media 104 recovery media creating 103 creating using HP Recovery Manager 104 recovery partition removing 108 regulatory information regulatory label 16 wireless certification labels 16 removal/replacement procedures 41, 45 restore recovery for Ubuntu Linux computer models 110 restore DVDs for Ubuntu Linux computer models 109 restore USB device for Ubuntu Linux computer models 109 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) status lights...
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... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...9 Display ...11 Top ...12 TouchPad ...12 Lights ...13 Buttons and speakers ...14 Keys ...15 Bottom ...16 Labels ...17 3 Connecting to a network ...18 Connecting to a wireless network ...18 Using the wireless controls 18 Using the wireless button 18 Using operating system controls 18 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 19 Using a WLAN ...19 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 20 Configuring a wireless router 20 Protecting your WLAN 20 Connecting to a WLAN 21 Using Bluetooth...
... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...9 Display ...11 Top ...12 TouchPad ...12 Lights ...13 Buttons and speakers ...14 Keys ...15 Bottom ...16 Labels ...17 3 Connecting to a network ...18 Connecting to a wireless network ...18 Using the wireless controls 18 Using the wireless button 18 Using operating system controls 18 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 19 Using a WLAN ...19 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 20 Configuring a wireless router 20 Protecting your WLAN 20 Connecting to a WLAN 21 Using Bluetooth...
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...updates 58 Installing HP and third-party software updates 58 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications and information 59 Using an optional security cable lock 59 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Determining the BIOS version 60 Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 62 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 62 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...63 Creating recovery media and backups 63 Creating HP...
...updates 58 Installing HP and third-party software updates 58 Securing your wireless network ...59 Backing up your software applications and information 59 Using an optional security cable lock 59 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Determining the BIOS version 60 Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 62 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 62 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...63 Creating recovery media and backups 63 Creating HP...
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... turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to that world. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you get connected...
... turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of each device communicates directly with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to that world. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. This chapter will help , and then select Help and Support. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you get connected...
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... a DVD or a BD. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 60 for that key. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to your computer. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is connected to the system. Errors can prevent the computer from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display...
... a DVD or a BD. To use an action key function, press and hold down the key. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 60 for that key. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to your computer. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is connected to the system. Errors can prevent the computer from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display...
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... Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Save changes. Click Require a password (recommended). NOTE: If you must enter your work will return to the screen. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you have set the computer to create a user...
... Start screen, type power options, then select Power options. 2. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Save changes. Click Require a password (recommended). NOTE: If you must enter your work will return to the screen. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you have set the computer to create a user...
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... Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Pivot the battery upward (3) and remove it will not be used or charged for more than 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery...
... Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Pivot the battery upward (3) and remove it will not be used or charged for more than 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery...
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... prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all critical updates from the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. To change the settings, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions.
... prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all critical updates from the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel. To change the settings, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is monitored and compared with a set of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions.
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... instructions are revealed, follow these steps: a. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your selection to download your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
... instructions are revealed, follow these steps: a. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your selection to download your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to correct a problem with this computer, you must be available for restoring from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● On select models, if you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you want to reset your computer using the HP Recovery partition (select models only...
... the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to correct a problem with this computer, you must be available for restoring from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● On select models, if you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you want to reset your computer using the HP Recovery partition (select models only...
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... you remove the HP Recovery partition, you want to free up all personal files. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. For computers or tablets without keyboards attached: ▲ Turn on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 63. Follow these steps (select models only). 1. Restore and recovery 67 NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order, which...
... you remove the HP Recovery partition, you want to free up all personal files. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. For computers or tablets without keyboards attached: ▲ Turn on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 63. Follow these steps (select models only). 1. Restore and recovery 67 NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order, which...
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... Graphics 49 Hybrid Graphics 49 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 51 hard drive light 6, 7 HDMI configuring audio 27 HDMI port connecting 26 identifying 9, 10, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 25 Hibernation exiting 43 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 43 high-definition devices, connecting 26, 27 hot keys description 41 using 41 HP 3D DriveGuard 51 HP and third-party software updates, installing 58 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 62 using 62 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 67 starting 66 72 Index
... Graphics 49 Hybrid Graphics 49 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 51 hard drive light 6, 7 HDMI configuring audio 27 HDMI port connecting 26 identifying 9, 10, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 25 Hibernation exiting 43 initiated during critical battery level 46 initiating 43 high-definition devices, connecting 26, 27 hot keys description 41 using 41 HP 3D DriveGuard 51 HP and third-party software updates, installing 58 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 62 using 62 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 67 starting 66 72 Index
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... N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 41 O operating environment 69 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 57 Windows 57 ports HDMI 9, 10, 23, 26 Miracast 27 USB 2.0 6, 8, 24 USB 3.0 9, 10, 23 power battery 44 power button, identifying 14 power connector, identifying 9, 10 power lights, identifying 6, 7, 13 product name and number, computer 17 public WLAN connection 21 R recover options 64 recovery discs 64, 66 HP Recovery Manager 65 media 66 starting 66 supported discs 64 system 65 USB flash drive 66 using HP...
... N network jack, identifying 9, 10 num lock key, identifying 41 O operating environment 69 optical drive, identifying 6, 8, 24 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 57 Windows 57 ports HDMI 9, 10, 23, 26 Miracast 27 USB 2.0 6, 8, 24 USB 3.0 9, 10, 23 power battery 44 power button, identifying 14 power connector, identifying 9, 10 power lights, identifying 6, 7, 13 product name and number, computer 17 public WLAN connection 21 R recover options 64 recovery discs 64, 66 HP Recovery Manager 65 media 66 starting 66 supported discs 64 system 65 USB flash drive 66 using HP...