HP ENVY 14-k100 driver and firmware
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... 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA...
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...the steps for accessing HP Software Setup have changed. To access HP Software Setup: 1. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup.
NOTE: If the HP Software Setup app does not appear, your system does not support this feature. Refer to the User Guide for restore and recovery steps for your computer. 2. Select HP Software Setup. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall drivers or select...
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... constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: June 2013
Document Part Number: 726734-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any...
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... and sharing information ...47 Using a USB device ...47 Connecting a USB device 47 Removing a USB device ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49
8 Maintaining your computer ...50 Improving performance ...50 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 50 Using Disk Defragmenter 50 Using Disk Cleanup ...51 Updating programs and drivers ...51
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... computer 52
9 Securing your computer and information 54 Using passwords ...54 Setting Windows passwords 55 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 55 Using Internet security software ...55 Using antivirus software ...56 Using firewall software ...56 Installing software updates ...56 Installing Windows updates 56 Installing HP and third-party software updates 57 Securing your wireless network...
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... would not be getting the most out of your equipment. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
Cleaning your computer
Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in good working condition. If you don't clean your...
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... or cable modem and your home network
to protect all the computers on the network.
When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should...
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Installing HP and third-party software updates
HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. If you have installed third-party software after you ...
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... HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup...
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... device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is more recent than your BIOS...
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..., such as registry settings. Windows creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). You can also manually create a system restore point at any time. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. From the Start...
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...personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows.
For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 65.
● If you want to reset your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling...
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... corner of the screen, and then select General from the PC settings screen.
4. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose from one of the following...
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...battery power 42 Beats Audio 23, 39 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 Beats Audio hot key 23 BIOS determining version 59 downloading an update 60 updating 59 Bluetooth device 15, 19 Bluetooth label 14
boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 67
bottom 14 buttons
left TouchPad 9 power 11 right TouchPad 9
C cables
USB 48 caps lock light, identifying 10 caring for your computer 51 checking audio functions...
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... setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 10
N network jack, identifying 5
O operating environment 68 optional external devices, using
48 original system recovery 66
P passwords
Setup Utility (BIOS) 55 Windows 55 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 6, 22, 24 Intel Wireless Display 26 Intel Wireless Music 26 USB 2.0 5 USB 3.0 6, 22 power battery 42 power...
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... 65 restoring files 64 system restore point 62, 64 Windows button, identifying 12 Windows passwords 55 Windows updates, installing 56 Wireless Assistant software 15 wireless button 15 wireless certification label 14 wireless controls button 15 operating system 15 Wireless Assistant software
15 wireless light 10, 15 wireless network (WLAN)
connecting 17 corporate WLAN connection
17 equipment needed...
HP Envy 14 Sleekbook - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Not all features are available in all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage...
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... device, cable, or cord.
1. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is more recent than your BIOS...
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... h, and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and...
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... corner of the screen, and then select General
from the PC settings screen. 4. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can choose from one of the following...