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HP ENVY 14 Getting Started
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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Software terms Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are By installing, copying, downloading, or ATI Catalyst and ATI Eyefinity are a common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Inc. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. be bound by the terms of the HP End User registered tradema
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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.
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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
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Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 What's new? ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Using Stardock software ...................................................................................................... 2 Using ATI Eyefinity Multi-Display
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Using the hotkeys .............................................................................................................. 23 Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 24 Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 24 Using the TouchPad ................................................................................
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Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 47 8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 49 Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 49 Operating environment ...
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1Welcome After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● 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 17. ● 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 G
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What's new? Using Stardock software Stardock software includes the following features: ● 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 3 corresponding wallpapers. To change back to the standard Windows theme, open the Stardock MyColors program and select the standard Windows theme. ● Stardock Fences—Organizes the icons on your desktop. When
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● Extend mode—Extends the desktop to all connected external displays along with the computer display. ● 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 3 for information. Using the ATI Catalyst Control Center To configure desktops and displays and to manage ATI Eyefinity, you
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Indicates that Beats Audio is enabled. Indicates that Beats Audio is disabled. 4 Chapter 1 Welcome ENWW
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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 ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User ● How to maximize battery life Guides. ● How to use the multimedia features of the computer ● How to protect the computer ● How to care for the computer ● How to updat
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Resources For information about Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > HP Warranty. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can 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 provid
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2 Getting to know your computer 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) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ENWW Top 7
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Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. (4) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on. NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory. ● Am
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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. ● 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 tu
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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) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. (6) Optical drive eject key Opens the optical drive. 10 Chapter 2 Getting to
