HP Envy 15-3040, Envy 15-3000 Getting Started
GETTING STARTED
HP ENVY15 Getting Started
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Second Edition: November 2011
First Edition: November 2011
Document Part Number: 658370-002
Product notice
This 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
Audio .................................................................................................................................... 2
Volume dial ......................................................................................................... 2
Beats Audio ......................................................................................................... 3
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel ................................................ 3
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio .................................................. 4
HP Wireless Audio .............................................................................................. 5
HP Wireless Audio Manager .............................................................. 5
Refreshing your software content (select models only) ....................................................... 6
Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor ............................................................ 6
HP CoolSense ..................................................................................................................... 7
Intel Wireless Display (select models only) ......................................................................... 7
AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology .............................................................................. 7
Example display configuration for SLS ............................................................... 8
Switching the screen image ................................................................................ 8
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center .................................................................... 8
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 9
2 Getting to know your computer ................................................................................................................... 11
Top ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Imagepad ........................................................................................................................... 11
Lights ................................................................................................................................. 12
Buttons and speakers ........................................................................................................ 13
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 14
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 20
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3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 22
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 22
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 23
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 24
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 24
4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 25
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 25
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 25
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 27
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 27
Using the Imagepad ........................................................................................................... 28
Turning the Imagepad off or on ......................................................................... 28
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 29
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 29
Using Imagepad gestures ................................................................................. 29
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 30
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 30
Rotating ............................................................................................ 31
Flicking ............................................................................................. 31
5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Using a factory-sealed battery ............................................................................................................ 32
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 33
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 33
Installing the hard drive ...................................................................................................... 36
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 38
6 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 43
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Creating recovery media .................................................................................................................... 45
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 45
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 46
Restoring using the recovery media .................................................................................. 46
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 47
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 47
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 48
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 48
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When to create restore points ........................................................................... 48
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 49
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 49
7 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 50
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 50
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 51
8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 53
DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 53
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 54
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 55
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1Welcome
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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What's new
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Finding information
Before you set up and register your computer, plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to
external power. With external power connected, press the power button to begin charging the battery,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:
1. Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, see
Networking on page 21.
2. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, see
Backup and recovery
on page 43.
3. Get to know your computer. See
Getting to know your computer on page 11 and Keyboard
and pointing devices on page 25.
4. Discover the software that is already loaded on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs.
1
What's new
Audio
Volume dial
Like the dial on a stereo, the integrated volume dial controls speaker volume on the computer.
▲
To increase speaker volume, rotate the dial clockwise.
–or–
▲
To decrease speaker volume, rotate the dial counter-clockwise.
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Beats Audio
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a
clear sound.
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel
Beats Audio Control Panel allows you to view and manually control audio and bass settings.
To open Beats Audio Control Panel, do one of the following:
▲
Press the Beats Audio button
located in the center of the volume dial.
–or–
▲
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel.
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Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio
▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key (1) and the b key (2).
The following table explains the meaning of the Beats Audio icons that appear on the screen, when
you press the Beats Audio hot key (fn+b).
Icon Meaning
Beats Audio is enabled.
Beats Audio is disabled.
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HP Wireless Audio
HP Wireless Audio helps you set up a wireless sound system in your home that streams audio from
your computer to a compatible set of wireless-enabled speakers or other audio devices. To add
compatible wireless audio devices to your home sound system, use HP Wireless Audio.
NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is not compatible with other wireless
technologies. Your wireless audio devices must also be compatible with HP Wireless Audio and
KleerNet technology. To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to
http://www.hp.com or a
retailer near you.
HP Wireless Audio Manager
With HP Wireless Audio Manager, you can add, remove, name, and group wireless-enabled devices
in your home audio system.
NOTE: Before you start HP Wireless Audio Manager, be sure that the wireless device is turned on
(the wireless light on the f12 key is white).
To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of the following:
▲
Right-click the HP Wireless Audio icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,
and then click Launch Manager.
NOTE: If you are concerned about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you are not
using it. Right-click the icon in the notification area and select Disable HP Wireless Audio. To
re-enable the software, right-click the icon in the notification area and select Enable HP
Wireless Audio.
–or–
▲
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Wireless Audio.
NOTE: For more information about HP Wireless Audio, see the software Help.
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Refreshing your software content (select models only)
When the computer is in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the
computer to exit Sleep. Smart Connect then updates the content for certain open applications and
reinitiates Sleep. As a result, your work is immediately available to you as soon as you exit Sleep.
You do not have to wait while updates are downloaded.
▲ To open Intel Smart Connect to enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, select Start
> All Programs > Intel > Intel Smart Connect Technology.
For additional information and a list of supported applications, see the software Help.
Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor
The radiance backlight keyboard feature, turned on at the factory, uses proximity sensor technology
to automatically light up the keyboard when the sensor detects your presence in front of the
computer. The proximity sensor, also turned on at the factory, automatically turns the radiance
backlight keyboard feature on or off based on your location.
▲
To turn the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on, press the keyboard backlight action
key (f5).
▲
To switch between low, medium, or high brightness levels, press and hold the keyboard
backlight action key (f5) in combination with either the up or down arrow key.
▲
To change the proximity sensor settings, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Proximity
Sensor.
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HP CoolSense
HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in a stationary position and
adjusts performance and fan settings to keep the surface temperature of your computer at the
optimum level of comfort.
When HP CoolSense is off, the position of the computer is not detected and the performance and fan
options remain at the factory setting. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer may be
higher than it would be with HP CoolSense on.
To turn CoolSense off or on, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense.
2. Select On or Off.
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel Wireless Display allows you to view your computer content wirelessly on your TV using, a
wireless third-party TV adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter,
see the device manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: The computer wireless feature must be enabled and the computer graphics must be set to
power-saving mode before you can use the wireless display.
AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology
Your computer supports the new AMDTM Eyefinity technology, which provides the following features:
●
You can connect up to 2 external displays by using the HDMI port and the DisplayPort on the
computer.
●
You can span the screen image across as many as 2 external displays into a massive single
large surface (SLS).
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Example display configuration for SLS
In this example, 2 external displays are connected to the computer.
NOTE: External displays in an SLS must have identical resolution settings. Change the settings as
needed to comply with this requirement.
Switching the screen image
Press the switch screen image action key (f4) to open a dialog box that allows you to select one of 4
configuration choices.
●
Computer only—Turns off any external displays and shows the image only on the computer
display.
●
Duplicate—Clones the image on the computer display onto an external display that is connected
to the computer.
●
Extend—Extends the screen image across the computer display and all connected external
displays.
●
Projector only—Turns off the computer display and extends the screen image across all
connected external displays.
NOTE: To manage the video output devices and default output devices, use AMD Catalyst™
Control Center.
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center
To configure the display output and to manage AMD Eyefinity technology, use AMD Catalyst Control
Center.
▲
To open AMD Catalyst Control Center, right-click the desktop and click Graphics Properties.
NOTE: For additional information about using AMD Catalyst Control Center, see the software Help.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Instructions for setting up the computer
●
New computer features
● Help to identify computer components
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
–or–
Select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
●
Computer features
● Instructions for the following:
◦ Connecting to a wireless network
◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices
◦
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
modules
◦
Performing a backup and a recovery
◦
Contacting customer support
●
Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
–or–
Select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
●
Power management features
● Instructions for the following:
◦
Maximizing battery life
◦
Using the multimedia features of the computer
◦ Protecting the computer
◦
Caring for the computer
◦
Updating the software
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.
●
Operating system information
● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Troubleshooting tools
● Instructions for contacting customer support
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
–or–
Select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
●
Regulatory and safety information
● Battery disposal information
Finding information 9
Resources For information about
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation.
–or–
Select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
–or–
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
●
Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your
comfort and decrease your risk of injury
●
Electrical and mechanical safety information
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP customer support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
●
Customer support information
● Ordering parts and finding additional help
●
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Information about accessories for the computer
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP
Documentation > View Warranty Information.
–or–
Select Start > Help and Support > User guides.
–or–
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy from
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
●
North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
serial number label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, see your product home page
at
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
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