HP Envy 17-1181, Envy 17-1190, Envy 17t-1100, ENVY 17-1100, ENVY 17-1200 Getting Started
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GETTING STARTED
HP ENVY17 Getting Started
© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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contained herein.
First Edition: August 2010
Document Part Number: 614830-001
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 software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting a
full refund of the computer, please contact your
local point of sale (the seller).
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provide user guides and learning centers on
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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
Beats Audio .................................................................................. 2
Stardock ....................................................................................... 2
ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology ......................................... 3
Example display configuration for single large
surface (SLS) ............................................................. 3
Switching the screen image ....................................... 3
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center ....................... 4
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 .......................................................................................................... 16
Bottom .......................................................................................................... 18
3 Networking ................................................................................................................. 20
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ....................................................... 21
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 the hotkeys ....................................................................... 27
Using the keypad ........................................................................ 28
Using the integrated numeric keypad ...................... 28
Using pointing devices .................................................................................. 29
Setting pointing device preferences ........................................... 29
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Using the TouchPad ................................................................... 29
Turning the TouchPad off and on ............................ 29
Navigating ................................................................ 29
Selecting .................................................................. 31
Using TouchPad gestures ........................................ 31
Scrolling ................................................. 32
Pinching/Zooming .................................. 32
5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 33
Removing or inserting the battery ................................................................. 33
Removing the battery ................................................................. 33
Inserting the battery .................................................................... 34
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive .......................................................... 35
Removing the hard drive ............................................................ 35
Installing a hard drive ................................................................. 39
Adding or replacing memory modules .......................................................... 41
Routine care ................................................................................................. 49
Cleaning the display ................................................................... 49
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ....................................... 49
Updating programs and drivers .................................................................... 50
6 Backup and recovery ................................................................................................ 51
Recovery discs ............................................................................................. 51
Performing a system recovery ...................................................................... 52
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select
models only) ............................................................................... 53
Recovering using the recovery discs .......................................... 54
Backing up your information ......................................................................... 54
Using Windows Backup and Restore ......................................... 55
Using system restore points ....................................................... 55
When to create restore points .................................. 55
Create a system restore point .................................. 56
Restore to a previous date and time ........................ 57
7 Customer support ..................................................................................................... 58
Contacting Customer Support ...................................................................... 58
Labels ........................................................................................................... 58
8 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 60
Input power ................................................................................................... 60
Operating environment ................................................................................. 61
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Index ............................................................................................................................... 62
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1Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the
following steps:
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Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so
that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to
Networking on page 20.
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Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from
damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the
computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features.
Refer to
Getting to know your computer on page 7 and Keyboard
and pointing devices on page 25 for additional information.
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Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and
software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure.
For instructions, refer to
Backup and recovery on page 51.
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled
on the computer. Select 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.
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What's new
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.
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To increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b.
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.
Icon Description
Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled.
Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled.
Stardock
Stardock includes the following features:
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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 a corresponding wallpaper.
To change back to the standard Windows theme, open the Stardock
MyColors program and select the standard Windows theme.
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Stardock Fences—Organizes the icons on your desktop. When the
custom theme has been applied, all of the icons on the desktop are
moved to a vertical column or “fence” in the lower left corner of the
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screen, with the Recycle Bin at the top. To customize Fences or to
refer to the software Help for Fences, select Start > All Programs >
Stardock. Click Fences, and then click Fences.lnk.
ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display technology
Your computer supports the new ATITM Eyefinity Multi-Display technology
that provides the following features:
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You can now have up to 3 external displays, as long as one of the
displays is connected to the Mini DisplayPort on the computer.
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Provides a new display configuration by spanning the image across
a group of external displays into a massive single large surface
(SLS).
Example display configuration for single large surface (SLS)
When you use 3 external displays and span the image across them as
an SLS, the computer display is turned off. The 3 external displays are
connected to the computer using the external monitor port (VGA), the
Mini DisplayPort, and the HDMI port.
NOTE:
Identical resolution is required among all displays to form the
SLS. Displays with different native resolutions can still form an SLS
mode by using non-native resolutions.
NOTE:
Windows 7 only supports 2 external displays. To configure 3
external displays in Windows 7, refer to
Using the ATI Catalyst Control
Center on page 4.
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.
What's new
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Disconnect Projector only mode—Turns off the external display and
displays the image only on the computer display.
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Duplicate mode—Clones the computer display onto an external
display that is connected to the external monitor port (VGA) on the
computer.
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Extend mode—Extends the desktop to all connected external
displays along with the computer display.
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Projector only mode—Turns off the computer display and sets all
connected external displays to 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 4.
Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center
To configure desktops and displays and to manage ATI Eyefinity, you
must use the ATI Catalyst
TM
Control Center.
To access 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.
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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
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How to set up the computer
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Help to identify computer components
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide, select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides.
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Power management features
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How to maximize battery life
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How to use the multimedia features of
the computer
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How to protect the computer
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How to care for the computer
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How to update 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.
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Operating system information
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Software, driver, and BIOS updates
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Troubleshooting tools
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How to access technical support
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access the notices, select Start > Help and
Support > User Guides.
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Regulatory and safety information
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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.
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Proper workstation setup, posture,
health, and work habits
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Electrical and mechanical safety
information
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP support telephone numbers
Finding information
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Resources For information about
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
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Support information
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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
Limited Warranty*
To access this warranty:
Select Start > Help and Support > Warranty.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You may 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:
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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 number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name and
postal address.
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1)
TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-
tap the TouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on
and off.
(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external
mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external
mouse.
(4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
Top
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
TouchPad light
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Amber: The TouchPad is off.
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Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2) Caps lock light
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White: Caps lock is on.
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Off: Caps lock is off.
(3)
Power light
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White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep
state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(4)
Mute light
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
(5)
Wireless light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such
as a wireless local area network (WLAN)
device, is on.
NOTE:
Wireless devices are enabled at
the factory.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Button
Component Description
Power button
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When the computer is off, press
the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press
the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.
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When the computer is in the
Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in
Hibernation, press the button
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 with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions
when pressed in combination with the b key or
the esc key.
(3)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(5)
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
pointer.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad Can be used like an external numeric keypad.
(7)
Optical drive eject key Ejects the optical disc from the optical drive.
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Front
Component Description
(1)
Power light
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White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep
state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)
Drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being
accessed.
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Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE:
For information on HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, refer to
the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Front
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Right-side
Component Description
(1)
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
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Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Pro
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MultiMediaCard
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
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xD-Picture Card
(3) Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.
CAUTION:
Do not insert 8-cm optical discs
into the optical drive. This can cause damage to
the computer.
(4) Battery light
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Off: The computer is running on battery
power.
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a
low battery level, a critical battery level, or
there is a battery error.
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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White: The computer is connected to
external power and the battery is fully
charged.
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