HP ENVY 17-3200 Getting Started Manual
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
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First Edition: April 2012
Document Part Number: 677217-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
Software terms
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be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
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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 .......................................................................................................... 7
Switching between graphics modes .................................................................................... 7
AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology .............................................................................. 8
Example display configuration for SLS ............................................................... 8
Switching the screen image ................................................................................ 8
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center .................................................................... 9
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 ....................................................................................... 23
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 the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................ 27
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 28
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 28
Using the Imagepad ........................................................................................................... 29
Turning the Imagepad off or on ......................................................................... 29
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 30
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 30
Using Imagepad gestures ................................................................................. 30
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 31
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 31
Rotating ............................................................................................ 32
Flicking ............................................................................................. 32
5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Using a factory-sealed battery ............................................................................................................ 33
Replacing or upgrading the hard drives ............................................................................................. 34
Removing and installing the primary hard drive ................................................................. 34
Removing the primary hard drive ...................................................................... 34
Installing the primary hard drive ........................................................................ 36
Removing and inserting the secondary hard drive ............................................................ 39
Removing the secondary hard drive ................................................................. 39
Installing the secondary hard drive ................................................................... 41
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 44
6 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 49
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Creating recovery media .................................................................................................................... 51
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 51
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 52
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Restoring using the recovery media .................................................................................. 52
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 53
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 53
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 54
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 54
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 54
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 55
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 55
7 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 56
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 57
8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 58
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 58
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 59
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 60
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1Welcome
The following sections are included in this chapter:
●
What's new
●
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 49.
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.
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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.
NOTE: You can manually adjust the volume settings in Beats Audio Control Panel. For more
information, see
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel on page 3.
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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.
What's new 3
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.
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 task bar,
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 on HP Wireless Audio, see the software Help.
What's new 5
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 sensors detect your presence in front of the
computer. The proximity sensors, also turned on at the factory, automatically turn 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, and 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 the On or Off check box.
Intel Wireless Display
Intel Wireless Display allows you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your receiver/display
device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector, game console, Blu-ray player, or DVR, by using an
optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter, see
the manufacturer's instructions.
▲
To open Intel Wireless Display, select Start > All Programs > Intel WiDi.
NOTE: Before you can use the wireless display feature, the computer wireless feature must be
turned on and the computer graphics must be set to power-saving mode.
Switching between graphics modes
The computer is equipped with switchable graphics and has two modes for processing graphics.
When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from using the highperformance mode to using the power-saving mode. Conversely, when you switch from battery power
to AC power, the computer can switch back to the high-performance mode.
NOTE: In order to optimize the performance of the computer, the system may not allow you to
switch modes, or it may prompt you to switch. You may need to close all programs before switching.
When you switch between AC and battery power, you are notified that the computer is preparing to
switch graphics modes. You can then choose to either continue to use the same graphics mode or to
switch. If you choose to switch, the screen goes blank for a few seconds. When the switch is
complete, a message appears in the notification area, and the screen image reappears.
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AMD Eyefinity Multi-Display technology
Your computer supports the new AMD Eyefinity technology, which provides the following features:
●
You can connect up to 3 external displays, as long as at least one of the displays is connected to
a DisplayPort on the computer.
NOTE: You cannot use an adapter on either DisplayPort.
●
You can span the screen image across as many as 3 external displays into a massive single
large surface (SLS).
NOTE: When you do this, the computer display is turned off.
Example display configuration for SLS
In this example, 3 external displays are connected to the computer using the two DisplayPorts and
the HDMI port.
NOTE: External displays in an SLS must have identical resolution settings. Change the settings as
needed to comply with this requirement.
NOTE: Windows 7® supports only 2 external displays. To configure 3 external displays in Windows
7, See
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center on page 9.
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 only 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.
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Using AMD Catalyst Control Center
To configure the display output and to manage AMD Eyefinity technology, you must use the AMD
Catalyst Control Center.
▲
To open AMD Catalyst Control Center, right-click the desktop and click Graphics Properties.
NOTE: For additional information about using the AMD Catalyst Control Center, see the software
Help.
Finding information
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product
details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resources Contents
Setup Instructions poster Overview of computer features.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide, 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. For more details, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide, select Start > Help and
Support > User guides.
Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
information.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, 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
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP Customer Support phone numbers.
HP website
To access this website, 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
Finding information 9
Resources Contents
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty, select Start > Help and
Support > User guides, or go to
http://www.hp.com/
go/orderdocuments.
Specific warranty information about this computer.
*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 U.S. product support, go to
http://www.hp.com/
go/contactHP. For worldwide product support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
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2 Getting to know your computer
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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Top
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Front
●
Right side
●
Left side
●
Display
●
Bottom
Top
Imagepad
Component Description
(1) Imagepad light
●
Amber: The Imagepad is off.
● Off: The Imagepad is on.
(2) Imagepad on/off button Quickly double-tap this button to turn the Imagepad off or on.
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Component Description
(3) Left Imagepad button The bottom left corner of the Imagepad functions like the left
button on an external mouse.
(4) Imagepad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(5) Right Imagepad button The bottom right corner of the Imagepad functions like the
right button on an external mouse.
Lights
Component Description
(1) Imagepad light
●
Amber: The Imagepad is off.
● Off: The Imagepad is on.
(2) Caps lock light
●
White: Caps lock is on.
● Off: Caps lock is off.
(3)
Power light
●
White: The computer is on.
● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4)
Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is
enabled.
●
Amber: All wireless devices are disabled.
(5)
Mute light
●
Amber: Speaker sound is off.
● Off: Speaker sound is on.
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