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First edition: December 2012
Document Part Number: 698930-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device 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 device
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).
Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 13
Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 14
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 71
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 71
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 72
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 72
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 73
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Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 73
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 74
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 74
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 75
8 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 76
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 76
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 76
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 79
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1Product description
CategoryDescription
Product NameHP ENVY Spectre XT Ultrabook PC
ProcessorsIntel® Dual Core™' i7-3667U (2.0GHz, turbo up to 3.1GHz) 1600MHz/4M L3
Intel® Dual Core™ i7-3517U (1.9GHz, turbo up to 3.0GHz) 1600MHz/4M L3
Intel® Dual Core™ i7–3537U (2.0GHz, turbo up to 3.1GHz) 1600MHz/4M L3
Intel® Dual Core™ i5-3317U (1.7GHz, turbo up to 2.6GHz) 1600MHz/3M L3
Intel® Dual Core™ i5–3337U (1.8GHz, turbo up to 2.7GHz) 1600MHz/3ML3
HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader supports the following digital card formats:
MultiMediaCard
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Secure Digital (SD) Card
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Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card
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●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Card
Ports●3-pin AC power (non-smart pin)
Audio-in (mono microphone), supports jack detection
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Audio-out (stereo headphone), supports jack detection
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●HDMI version 1.4b supporting 1920p, 1920 ×1200 @ 60Hz
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
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USB 3.0 port
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USB 2.0 charging port
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Backlit keyboard/
pointing devices
TouchPad with multi-touch gestures
Taps enabled as default
Power requirementsSupports the following HP AC adapters:
Supports the following batteries:
Operating systemPreinstalled:
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
Backlit, island-style keyboard in black finish
65-W (non-smart) PFC RC V EM 3-wire HP AC adapter
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4-cell, 45WHr 3.05 AH Li-ion battery
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Windows 8 Standard
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Windows 8 Professional
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AC adapter
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2Chapter 1 Product description
2External component identification
Display
ComponentDescription
(1)Internal display switchTurns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
(2)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(3)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
(4)HP TrueVision HD WebcamRecords video, captures still photographs, and allows video
while the power is on.
NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.
To use the webcam, type c, and then select CyberLinkYouCam.
Display3
Button, speakers, and other components
ComponentDescription
(1)
Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
down briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn
off the computer.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from
inactivity. For more information, see the User guide.
To learn more about your power settings:
1.From the Start screen, type p.
2.In the search box, type power.
3.Select Settings, and then select Power options from
the list of applications, or see the User guide.
.
(2)WLAN antennas (2)*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with
4Chapter 2 External component identification
wireless local area networks (WLANs).
ComponentDescription
(3) Speakers (4)
NOTE: Two of the speakers are on the
bottom of the computer, and cannot be
seen from the top of the computer.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, andEnvironmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in HP Support Assistant.
Produce sound.
Button, speakers, and other components5
Keys
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed
(3)
(4)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
(5)
Windows buttonReturns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows applications keyDisplays options for a selected object.
with the fn key.
in combination with the fn or the esc key.
Desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you
to the previous screen.
6Chapter 2 External component identification
Lights
ComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power light
Keyboard backlight indicatorIndicates that the keyboard backlight feature off or on.
Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is off.
Wireless light
White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
●
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
●
is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For more information, see the
User guide.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
Off: Computer sound is on.
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
●
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
Lights7
ComponentDescription
(5)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
(6)TouchPad light (select models only)
TouchPad
letters.
On: The TouchPad is off
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Off: The TouchPad is on.
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ComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad on/off buttonTurns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light●On: The TouchPad is off.
Off: The TouchPad is on.
●
(3)TouchPad zoneMoves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
8Chapter 2 External component identification
Left side
ComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
RJ-45 (network) lights (2)
RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a
USB 3.0 portConnects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides
Green: The network is connected.
●
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
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high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
device.
enhanced USB power performance.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
the User guide.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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Right side
ComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
Power light
Hard drive light
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
●
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
Off: The computer is off.
●
NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity. For more information ,see the
User guide.
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(4)
(5)
Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
USB 2.0 charging portConnects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging
10Chapter 2 External component identification
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
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Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
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Card
Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
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port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off.
NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see
the User guide.
ComponentDescription
(6)AC adapter/battery light
(7)
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
●
charged.
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
●
is charging.
Off: The computer is using DC power.
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Rear
ComponentDescription
VentEnables airflow to cool internal components.
Bottom
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle
on and off during routine operation.
ComponentDescription
(1) Speakers (4)
NOTE: Two of the speakers are not
shown in this illustration.
(2)Vents (2)Enable airflow to cool internal components.
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Produce sound.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
3Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag, which is located on the bottom of the computer.
ItemDescriptionFunction
(1)Product nameThis is the product name affixed to the front of
(2)Serial number (s/n)This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to
(3)Part number/Product number (p/n)This number provides specific information about the
(4)Warranty periodThis number describes the duration of the warranty
(5)Model description (select models only)This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate
the computer.
each product.
product's hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician to determine what
components and parts are needed.