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ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... all editions of Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 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...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 22
..., go to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Optical drive eject button (select models only) Releases the disc tray.
USB 3.0 port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
14 Chapter 2 External component...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48
...005 691740-005 691739-005
Update BIOS before adding memory modules Before adding new memory, make sure you update the computer to the latest BIOS.
CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to installing new memory may result in various system problems.
To update BIOS: 1. Navigate to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. In the Enter a product...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
... Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 7
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...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 94
... location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
...BIOS) in Windows 8.1
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 Utility (BIOS...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98
..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. - or - Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Updates, and then click Check for...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 104
...Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using the recovery media
1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive,
and then restart the computer. - or - Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 108
... support, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 98.
What you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 109
... the computer boot order on page 101.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the computer boot order
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive.
Restore and recovery...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 113
... you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 117
... Drivers & Downloads. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
- or - Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you want.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device...
User Guide - Page 2
...Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details.
To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying...
User Guide - Page 9
... your computer and information ...41 Using passwords ...41 Setting Windows passwords ...41 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 Using the fingerprint reader (select products only 42 Using Internet security software ...43 Using antivirus software ...43 Using firewall software ...43 Installing software updates ...44 Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only 44 Securing your wireless...
User Guide - Page 15
..., go to the Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Optical drive eject button (select products only) Releases the disc tray.
USB 2.0 or 3.0 port (select products only)
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
‒ or...
User Guide - Page 48
... recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you 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 notifications when updates become available. If you would like to update your programs and drivers, follow these instructions: 1. Type support in the...
User Guide - Page 54
... their company assets. HP Touchpoint Manager helps protect devices against malware and other attacks, monitors device health, and enables you to reduce time spent solving end-user device and security issues. You can quickly download and install the software, which is highly cost effective relative to traditional in-house solutions.
Securing your wireless network
When you set up a WLAN or...
User Guide - Page 60
Download any version of UEFI for a specific product: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country. The HP Support page is displayed. 2. Click Drivers & Downloads. 3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
- or - Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product. 4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system. 5. In...
User Guide - Page 63
... you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to...
User Guide - Page 70
... 15 serial number, computer 15 service labels, locating 15 setting password protection on
wakeup 31 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 42 shipping the computer 39 shutdown 35 SIM card
inserting 16 Sleep
exiting 31 initiating 31 Sleep and Hibernation initiating 30 slots memory card reader 7 security cable 5 software Disk Cleanup 37 Disk Defragmenter 37 HP 3D DriveGuard 37 software updates, installing...