HP ENVY 14-3000 User manual

HP Getting Started

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Second Edition: February 2012
First Edition: February 2012
Document Part Number: 665043-002
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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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
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 ......................................................................................................... 3
Beats Audio ......................................................................................................... 4
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel ................................................ 4
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio .................................................. 4
HP Wireless Audio (select models only) ............................................................. 5
HP Wireless Audio Manager .............................................................. 6
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select
models only) ........................................................................................................................ 6
Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor ............................................................ 6
Power ................................................................................................................................... 7
Factory-sealed battery ........................................................................................ 7
AC adapter .......................................................................................................... 7
HP CoolSense ..................................................................................................................... 8
Intel Wireless Display .......................................................................................................... 8
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 9
2 Getting to know your computer ................................................................................................................... 11
Top ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Imagepad ........................................................................................................................... 12
Lights ................................................................................................................................. 13
Button ................................................................................................................................ 14
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 15
Front ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 17
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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 ............................................................................ 23
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 23
4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 24
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 24
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 24
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 26
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 26
Using the Imagepad ........................................................................................................... 27
Turning the Imagepad off or on ......................................................................... 27
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 28
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 28
Using Imagepad gestures ................................................................................. 28
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 29
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 29
Rotating ............................................................................................ 30
Flicking ............................................................................................. 30
5 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 31
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Creating recovery media .................................................................................................................... 33
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 33
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 34
Restoring using the recovery media .................................................................................. 34
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 35
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 35
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 36
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 36
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 36
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 37
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 37
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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 ....................................................................................................................... 43
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
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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 20.
2. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, see Backup and recovery
on page 31.
3. Get to know your computer. See Getting to know your computer on page 11 and Keyboard
and pointing devices on page 24.
4. Discover the software that is already loaded on the computer, by selecting Start >All
Programs.
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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
1. Right-click the Touch to Share icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,
and then click Turn NFC Radio On.
2. Select Start >All Programs >HP >HP Touch to Share, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to download and install the HP Touch to Share for Android app on your phone.
3. Open the website that you want to share on your phone.
4. Click the home button on your phone, and then tap the HP Touch to Share for Android app.
5. Pair the two devices by positioning the phone (as shown) on the left palm rest of your computer
for a few seconds. The Touch to Share dialog box is displayed.
6. Click Yes to pair the devices. You will hear a sound that indicates your devices are paired. After
your devices are paired, the computer will always remember this phone. You will not have to pair
this phone again.
Using Touch to Share
1. Open a website on your phone.
2. Tap any part of your phone on the left palm rest of your computer. In a few seconds, the website
you are viewing on the phone appears on your computer display.
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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.
▲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 4.
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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 on the right side of the computer.
– or –
▲Select Start >Control Panel >Hardware and Sound >Beats Audio Control Panel.
Enabling and Disabling Beats Audio
▲To enable or disable Beats Audio, press the fn key (1) and the bkey (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).
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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. 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.
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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 want to conserve 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
reenable 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.
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology
(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 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.
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▲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.
Power
Factory-sealed battery
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is installed and sealed at the
factory. A broken battery seal voids your warranty.
Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that can be replaced only by an authorized
service provider. For information about keeping your battery in good condition, see “Using Battery
Power” in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To access this guide, select Start >All Programs >
HP >HP Documentation.
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check
in Help and Support. Select Start >Help and Support >Troubleshoot >Power, Thermal and
Mechanical >Battery Check. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced,
contact HP Customer Support.
NOTE: If your computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shut down
procedures, press and hold the power button and the mute button to shut down your computer.
AC adapter
Connect the computer to AC power to charge the battery. The AC adapter also includes a USB
charging port that charges USB devices, such as cell phones and MP3 players. The USB port
provides only charging functionality, it does not power USB devices.
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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 view your computer content wirelessly on your TV by using an
optional wireless TV 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.
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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
To access this guide:
Select Start >All Programs >HP Help and Support
>HP Documentation.
– or –
Select Start >Help and Support >User guides.
Details about computer features and best practices. See the table
of contents in this guide.
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start >All Programs >HP Help and Support
>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.
A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting
information.
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start >All Programs >HP Help and Support
>HP Documentation.
– or –
Select Start >Help and Support >User guides.
Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal
information.
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Resources Contents
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start >All Programs >HP Help and Support
>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
Customer Service Worldwide
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
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start >All Programs >HP Help and Support
>HP Documentation >View Warranty Information.
– or –
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 product support, see your product home page
at http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
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