HP 13 manual Updating the Bios, Diagnostics menu

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Select

To do this

 

 

Fan Always On

Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will

 

always be on.

 

 

Fast Charge Mode

Enable/disable the Fast Charge Mode for the primary and accessory

 

batteries.

 

 

 

Action Keys Mode

Enable/disable the Action Keys.

 

 

Boot Options

Set the following boot options:

 

POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to press hot

 

keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).

 

HP QuickWeb:

 

Enables/disables HP QuickWeb at boot time.

 

Sets the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5

 

 

seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).

 

Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.

 

Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from external Network

 

Adapter.

 

Boot Order―Set the boot order for:

 

Notebook Hard Drive

 

USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive

 

USB CD/DVD ROM Drive

 

USB Floppy

 

Network adapter

 

 

 

Diagnostics menu

Select

To do this

 

 

Primary Hard Disk Self Test

Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

 

 

Memory Test

Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.

 

 

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page TouchPad Identifying hardwareComponents Top componentsDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless key Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Cannot connect to a preferred network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using TouchPad gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Using the media activity keysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power devices Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Removing or inserting the primary battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryShutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices DrivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Main menu Setup Utility MenusExiting Setup Utility System Configuration menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Create a system restore point Using Windows Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB IndexWlan Hdmi