HP ENVY 14 User Manual
HP ENVY 14 Getting Started
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First Edition: August 2010
Document Part Number: 621962-002
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This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
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Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer
and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the
International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Using Stardock software ...................................................................................................... 2
Using ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology ...................................................................... 2
Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS) ............................. 2
Switching the screen image ................................................................................ 2
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center ................................................................ 3
Beats Audio .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 7
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 7
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 8
Button .................................................................................................................................. 9
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 10
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 16
3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 18
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 19
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 20
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 20
4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 21
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 21
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 21
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Using the hotkeys .............................................................................................................. 23
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 24
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 24
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 24
Turning the TouchPad on and off ...................................................................... 24
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 24
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 25
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 25
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 26
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 26
5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Removing or inserting the battery ...................................................................................................... 27
Removing the battery ......................................................................................................... 27
Inserting the battery ........................................................................................................... 28
Using the accessory battery (select models only) .............................................................................. 29
Identifying the accessory battery components ................................................................... 29
Inserting or removing an accessory battery ....................................................................... 30
Battery charging and discharging sequence ...................................................................... 31
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 32
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 32
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 34
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 35
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 38
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 39
Routine care ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 40
6 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 41
Recovery discs ................................................................................................................................... 42
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 43
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ........................... 43
Recovering using the recovery discs ................................................................................. 43
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 44
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 44
Using system restore points .............................................................................................. 44
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 45
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 45
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 45
7 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Contacting Customer Support ............................................................................................................ 47
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Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 47
8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 49
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 51
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1Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the
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Internet. For more information, refer to
Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
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software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this
guide, refer to
Finding information on page 5.
Networking on page 17.
Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
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your computer on page 7 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 21 for additional
information.
Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case
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of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
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Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to
the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
Backup and recovery on page 41.
Getting to know
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What's new?
Using Stardock software
Stardock software includes the following features:
● Stardock MyColors—Offers a customizable desktop theme that transforms the look and feel of
your basic Windows desktop. The new desktop includes custom icons, visual styles (Start button
and taskbar), and 3 corresponding wallpapers. To change back to the standard Windows theme,
open the Stardock MyColors program and select the standard Windows theme.
Stardock Fences—Organizes the icons on your desktop. When the custom theme has been
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applied, all of the icons on the desktop are moved to a vertical column or “fence” in the lower left
corner of the screen, with the Recycle Bin at the top. To customize Fences or to access the
software Help, select Start > All Programs > Stardock. Click Fences, and then click
Fences.lnk.
Using ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology
Your computer supports the new ATI Eyefinity™ technology, which provides the following features:
Allows you to use up to 2 external displays, as long as one of the displays is connected to the
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Mini DisplayPort on the computer
Provides a new display configuration by spanning the image across a group of external displays
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into a single large surface (SLS)
Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS)
You can use 2 external displays and span the image across them as an SLS. The 2 external displays
are connected to the computer using the Mini DisplayPort and the HDMI port.
NOTE: Identical resolution is required between external displays to form an SLS. Displays with
different native resolutions can still form an SLS by using non-native resolutions.
Switching the screen image
Press the switch screen image action key to open a dialog box that shows the 4 configuration
choices, independent of the number of connected display devices.
Disconnect Projector mode—Turns off the external display and displays the image only on the
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computer display.
Duplicate mode—Clones the computer display onto an external display that is connected to the
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HDMI port or the Mini DisplayPort on the computer.
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Extend mode—Extends the desktop to all connected external displays along with the computer
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display.
Projector only mode—Turns off the computer display and sets all connected external displays to
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extended desktop.
NOTE: You can manage the video output and default output devices using the ATI Catalyst Control
Center. Refer to
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center on page 3 for information.
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center
To configure desktops and displays and to manage ATI Eyefinity, you must use the ATI Catalyst™
Control Center.
To open the ATI Catalyst Control Center:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Catalyst Control Center.
2. Click the Graphics arrow, and then select Desktops and Displays.
NOTE: For additional information on using the ATI Catalyst Control Center, refer to the software
Help.
Beats Audio
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.
To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn (1) and the letter b (2).
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NOTE: You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system.
Select Start, > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Beats Audio Control Panel >
Equalization to view and control the bass properties.
The following table shows and describes the Beats Audio icons.
Item Description
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Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled.
Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer
Help to identify computer components
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HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User
Guides.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User
Guides.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.
● Power management features
How to maximize battery life
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How to use the multimedia features of the
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computer
How to protect the computer
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How to care for the computer
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● How to update the software
Operating system information
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● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
Troubleshooting tools
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How to access technical support
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Regulatory and safety information
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● Battery disposal information
● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and
work habits
Electrical and mechanical safety information
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– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/support.
HP support telephone numbers
● Support information
Ordering parts and finding additional help
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Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates
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● Accessories available for the device
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Resources For information about
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > HP Warranty.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. In countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy at
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
North America: Hewlett Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
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Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
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● Asia Pacific: Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507.
Please include your product name, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name and postal address.
Warranty information
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)
(2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the
TouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off.
screen.
Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
Off: The TouchPad is on.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
Power light ● White: The computer is on.
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off.
Off: Computer sound is on.
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Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on.
NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Button
Component Description
Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
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briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
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briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or
refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
(3)
(4)
(5) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(6)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Optical drive eject key Opens the optical drive.
with the fn key.
in combination with the b key or the esc key.
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