Page 3 - Safety warning notice
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. Thetablet and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperat...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Finding information ..................................................................................................
Page 9 - Welcome
1 Welcome After you set up and register the tablet, it is important to take the following steps: ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to explore the new Windows® features. ● Connect to the Internet —Set up your wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For mor...
Page 10 - Finding information
Finding information The tablet comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the tablet ● Help to identify tablet components Windows 8 Basics guide Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8. HP Support...
Page 12 - Getting to know your tablet; Front
2 Getting to know your tablet Front Component Description (1) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wirelesswide area networks (WWAN). (2) Front webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, tap the YouCam tile on the ...
Page 16 - Bottom; Locating system information; Changing your tablet's settings; Changing your tablet's view
Bottom Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Product and regulatory information Displays product and regulatory information (selectmodels only). See Locating system information on page 8 (3) Docking connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional dockingdevice. Locating system in...
Page 17 - Finding your hardware and software information; Locating hardware
Using the tablet's autorotate lock feature To turn on your tablet's autorotate lock feature: ▲ Slide the autorotate switch on the top edge of the tablet. – or – 1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, and then tap Settings . 2. Tap the screen icon to lock your current...
Page 19 - Connecting to a network; Using the wireless controls; Using a WLAN
3 Connecting to a network Your tablet can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe andaccess information from millions of websites using your tablet and a wireless network connection.This chapter will help you get connected to that world. Connecting to a wireless ...
Page 20 - Using an Internet service provider
NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access pointsthat can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate criticalnetwork functions. ● A ho...
Page 22 - Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only); Inserting and removing a SIM
NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structuralbarriers such as walls and floors. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your tablet...
Page 24 - Using Bluetooth wireless devices
Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone) ● Imaging devi...
Page 25 - Navigating using touch gestures; Using touch screen gestures; Tapping
4 Navigating using touch gestures Your tablet allows navigation using touch gestures on the touch screen. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your tablet. The guide provides information on common tasks using the touch screen or an optional keyboard. Using touch screen gestures You can co...
Page 26 - Scrolling
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up, down, left, or right on a page or image. ● Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion. Pinching/stretching Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placi...
Page 27 - Edge swipes
Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos. ● Anchor the forefinger of your left hand on the object you want to rotate. Using your right hand,slide your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse therotation, move your forefing...
Page 29 - Using the on-screen keyboard
2. Tap All apps to view available apps. Using the on-screen keyboard You may want to enter data into a data field. This may be required when you set up a wirelessnetwork configuration or a weather reporting location, or when you access user accounts on Internetsites. The tablet has an on-screen keyb...
Page 30 - Using the digital pen (select models only)
● Play key sounds as I type ● Make the standard keyboard layout available Using the digital pen (select models only) To insert the battery in the pen: 1. Unscrew the pen to disassemble it. 2. Remove the old battery and recycle it properly. 3. Install the new battery. 4. Securely reassemble the pen. ...
Page 32 - Multimedia; Audio; Adjusting the volume; Connecting headphones; Checking audio functions on the tablet
5 Multimedia Your tablet may include the following: ● Integrated speaker(s) ● Integrated microphone(s) ● Integrated webcam(s) ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Audio On your HP tablet, you can download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web(including rad...
Page 33 - Webcam
To check the audio functions on your tablet, follow these steps: 1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search box. 2. In the search box, type c , and then tap Control Panel . 3. Tap Hardware and Sound , and then tap Sound . When the Sou...
Page 34 - Power management; Shutting down the tablet; Using power-saving states; Initiating and exiting Sleep
6 Power management NOTE: Your tablet has a power button. Shutting down the tablet CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the tablet shuts down. The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns offthe tablet. Shut down the tablet when the tablet will be...
Page 35 - Using the power meter and power settings; Setting password protection on wakeup; Using battery power; Factory-sealed battery
When the tablet exits Sleep, the tablet returns to the screen where you stopped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the tablet will return to the screen. Using the power meter and power settings The power meter is located on...
Page 37 - Conserving battery power; Using external AC power
NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on page 27 . If the tablet is on or in the Sleep state, the tablet remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shutsdown and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a ...
Page 39 - External cards and devices; Using digital storage cards; Inserting a digital card; Removing a digital card
7 External cards and devices Using digital storage cards Digital storage cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenused with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers. To determine the digital card formats that are supported on ...
Page 41 - Security; Protecting the tablet; Using passwords
8 Security Protecting the tablet Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the HP BIOS Settingsutility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a pro...
Page 42 - Setting passwords in Windows; Setting passwords in HP BIOS Settings; Using antivirus software; Using firewall software
● Use HP Password Manager to store all of your user names and passwords for all of yourwebsites and applications. You can securely read them in the future if they cannot beremembered. ● Do not store passwords in a file on the tablet. The following tables list commonly used Windows and BIOS administr...
Page 43 - Using HP Client Security
There are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home networkto protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a sy...
Page 44 - Maintenance; Cleaning your tablet; Cleaning products; Cleaning the display
9 Maintenance Cleaning your tablet Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your tablet: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example:germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.) ● Alcohol-free gla...
Page 46 - 0 Backup and recovery; Backing up your information
10 Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows backup and restore utilities to back up individual files andfolders, back up your entire hard drive, create system repair media (select models only) by using anoptional external flash drive, or an optional external optical drive, or cre...
Page 47 - Performing a system recovery; Using f11 recovery tools
NOTE: Be sure that the tablet is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the tablet. 1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search , and then tap the search...
Page 50 - 1 HP BIOS Settings; Using HP BIOS Settings; Starting HP BIOS Settings
11 HP BIOS Settings Using HP BIOS Settings HP BIOS Settings controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system(such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). HP BIOS Settings includes settings forthe types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the tab...
Page 51 - Updating the BIOS; Determining the BIOS version
Item Description Shutdown on battery Tap on or off . Secure Boot Tap on or off . Boot Order Use the arrow keys on an external keyboard or drag the boot devices to arrange.Options vary depending on whether the tablet is connected to an external dock ornetwork. ▲ Tap Apply to apply the changes you hav...
Page 52 - Contacting support
12 Support Contacting support If the information provided in this user guide or HP Support Assistant does not address yourquestions, you can contact support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP . For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html . ...
Page 53 - 3 Specifications
13 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the tablet. The tablet operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The ACpower source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the tablet...
Page 54 - Traveling with the tablet
A Traveling with the tablet For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the tablet for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ Remove all external media cards, such as digital cards. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tablet, damage to a drive, or los...
Page 55 - Electrostatic discharge
B Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors ma...
Page 56 - Index
Index A administrator password 34ambient light sensor, identifying 4antivirus software 34audio functions, checking 24audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B Backup and Restore 38battery conserving power 29discharging 28displaying remaining charge 28 low ...