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HP ENVY 14-3000 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Intel is a be bound by the terms of the HP End User trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
  • Page 3 User Guides HP is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products. As part of this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in Help and Support. Additional support and updates to the user guides are available on the web.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Safety warning notice...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Welcome ................................1 What's new ............................2 Touch to Share (select models only) ................... 2 Setting up Touch to Share .................. 2 Using Touch to Share ..................2 Accessing tutorials and settings ................3 Audio ............................ 3 Volume dial ......................
  • Page 8 Display ..............................18 Bottom ..............................19 3 Networking ..............................20 Using an Internet service provider (ISP) .................... 21 Connecting to a wireless network ....................... 21 Connecting to an existing WLAN ..................22 Setting up a new WLAN network ..................22 Configuring a wireless router ................
  • Page 9 6 Customer support ............................38 Contacting customer support ......................38 Labels ..............................39 Identifying the labels ......................39 Locating the labels ......................40 7 Specifications ..............................41 Input power ............................42 DC plug of external HP power supply ................42 Operating environment ........................

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome 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.

  • Page 12: What's New

    What's new Touch to Share (select models only) With HP Touch to Share, you can wirelessly share websites from your Near Field Communication (NFC)–compatible Android smart phone to your computer. NOTE: Before starting Touch to Share, be sure that the computer is connected to the Internet. Setting up Touch to Share Right-click the Touch to Share icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,...

  • Page 13: Accessing Tutorials And Settings

    Accessing tutorials and settings ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Touch to Share. – or – ▲ Click the Touch to Share icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Audio Volume dial Like the dial on a stereo, the integrated volume dial controls speaker volume on the computer.

  • Page 14: Beats Audio

    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: ▲...

  • Page 15: Hp Wireless Audio (Select Models Only)

    Icon Meaning Beats Audio is enabled. Beats Audio is disabled. HP Wireless Audio (select models only) 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.

  • Page 16: Hp Wireless Audio Manager

    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 key is white).

  • Page 17: Power

    ▲ 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. ▲...

  • Page 18: Hp Coolsense

    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.

  • Page 19: Finding Information

    Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources Contents Setup Instructions poster Overview of computer features. This guide Details about computer features and best practices. See the table of contents in this guide. To access this guide: Select Start >...
  • Page 20 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.

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer The following sections are included in this chapter: ● ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom...

  • Page 22: Top

    Imagepad Component Description ● Imagepad light Amber: The Imagepad is off. ● Off: The Imagepad is on. Imagepad on/off button Quickly double-tap this button to turn the Imagepad off or on. Left Imagepad button The bottom left corner of the Imagepad functions like the left button on an external mouse.

  • Page 23: Lights

    Lights Component Description ● Power light White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Caps lock light White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off.

  • Page 24: Button

    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 briefly to exit Sleep.

  • Page 25: Keys

    Keys Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Executes the following functions: ● When the key is pressed in combination with the key, system information is displayed. ● When the key is pressed in combination with the key, Beats Audio is enabled or disabled.

  • Page 26: Right Side

    Right side Component Description Mute button Mutes or restores speaker sound. Volume dial Adjusts the speaker volume. To increase the volume, rotate the dial clockwise. To decrease the volume, rotate the dial counter-clockwise. Beats Audio button Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to view and control all audio settings.

  • Page 27: Left Side

    Left side Component Description DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high- performance monitor or projector. HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI 1.4 device.

  • Page 28: Display

    Display Component Description Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals.

  • Page 29: Bottom

    Bottom Component Description Battery cover release latch Releases the battery cover. Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. 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.

  • Page 30: Networking

    Networking ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ●...

  • Page 31: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)

    Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP helps to set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.

  • Page 32: Connecting To An Existing Wlan

    Connecting to an existing WLAN Turn on the computer. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Select a network to connect to. Click Connect. If required, enter the security key.

  • Page 33: Configuring A Wireless Router

    Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start >...

  • Page 34: Keyboard And Pointing Devices

    Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.
  • Page 35 Icon Description Presents the following choices to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the computer: ● 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.

  • Page 36: Using Pointing Devices

    Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.

  • Page 37: Using The Imagepad

    Using the Imagepad The advanced Imagepad replaces the traditional TouchPad to create a high-precision, gesture- friendly mouse alternative. To move the pointer, slide one finger across the Imagepad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right Imagepad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.

  • Page 38: Navigating

    Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the Imagepad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right Imagepad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Using Imagepad gestures The Imagepad supports a variety of gestures. To use Imagepad gestures, place your fingers on the Imagepad at the same time.

  • Page 39: Scrolling

    To turn the gestures off or on: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics ClickPad. To turn a gesture on, select the check box next to the gesture. To turn a gesture off, clear the check box next to the gesture. Click Apply, and then click OK.

  • Page 40: Rotating

    Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos. Place two separated fingers on the Imagepad, and then rotate your fingers in an arc while maintaining uniform finger separation. An arcing motion to the left rotates the object to the left; an arcing motion to the right rotates the object to the right. NOTE: Rotating is enabled at the factory.

  • Page 41: Backup And Recovery

    Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating recovery media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if necessary. This chapter provides information about the following topics: ●...

  • Page 42: Restore

    Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you must use a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you have created using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager immediately after software setup to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive.

  • Page 43: Creating Recovery Media

    Creating recovery media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools.

  • Page 44: Restoring Using The Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)

    Note the following when performing a system restore: ● You can restore the system only if you have previously backed it up. HP recommends that as soon as you set up the computer you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive.

  • Page 45: Changing The Computer Boot Order

    Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: Restart the computer. Press while the computer is restarting, and then press for boot options. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. To change the boot order for a recovery flash drive: Insert the flash drive into a USB port.

  • Page 46: Using Windows Backup And Restore

    To create a screen shot: Display the screen you want to save. Copy the screen image. To copy only the active window, press alt+prt To copy the entire screen, press Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen image is added to the document.

  • Page 47: Create A System Restore Point

    Create a system restore point Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. In the left pane, click System protection. Click the System Protection tab. Click Create. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: Select Start >...

  • Page 48: Customer Support

    Customer support The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Contacting customer support ● Labels Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide, or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page, or go to...

  • Page 49: Labels

    Labels Identifying the labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. The labels are located inside the battery bay. To locate the labels, see Locating the labels on page ●...

  • Page 50: Locating The Labels

    Locating the labels The labels are located inside the battery bay. To remove the battery cover: Slide the right battery cover lock (1) to unlock the battery cover, and then slide the left battery cover release latch (2) to release the battery cover. Slide the battery cover (3) away from the computer, and then remove the battery cover.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment...

  • Page 52: Input Power

    Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer.

  • Page 53: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft...

  • Page 54: Index

    Index identifying 12 AC adapter light 16 caps lock light, identifying 13 navigating 28 action keys Certificate of Authenticity label 39 selecting 28 Help and Support 24 components using 27 identifying 15 bottom 19 Imagepad gestures radiance backlight keyboard display 18 flicking 30 front 15 pinching 29...
  • Page 55 keys ports using recovery discs 34 action 15 HDMI 17 using the dedicated recovery esc 15 USB 3.0 17 partition 34 fn 15 USB 3.0 charging 17 system restore points 36 Windows applications 15 power button, identifying 14 Windows logo 15 power connector, identifying 16 traveling with the computer 39 power lights, identifying 13, 16...

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