HP F4C56UAABA - Manual

More HP resources You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the tablet and locate this guide. To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of tablet setup and features Help and Support To acc...

2 Getting to know your tablet Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your tablet: 1. On the Start screen, type control panel , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , and then in the System area, tap Device M...

Back Component Description (1) Volume down button To decrease speaker volume, press the bottom edge of thebutton. (2) Volume up button To increase speaker volume, press the top edge of thebutton. (3) Camera Records video and captures photographs. To use the webcam, on the Start screen, tap the Camer...

Bottom edge Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Serial number and product number Provide important information to identify your tablet. Whencontacting support, you will probably be asked for the serialnumber, and possibly for the product number or the modelnumber. Locate these ...

Labels The labels affixed to the tablet provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the tablet. IMPORTANT: For help finding these locations, refer to Getting to know your tablet on page 4 . All labels described in this section are located on t...

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 ...

To share folders or libraries on the same network: 1. From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer . 2. Tap the Share menu on the Libraries window, and then tap Specific people . 3. Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then tap Add . 4. Tap Share and then follow the on-screen instructions. To sh...

Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. 2. From the Windows desktop, tap the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right ofthe taskbar. 3. Select your WLAN from the list. 4. Tap Connect . If the WLAN is a security-ena...

For information about inserting and removing the SIM, see the Inserting and removing a SIM on page 14 section in this chapter. For information about HP Mobile Broadband and how to activate service with a preferred mobilenetwork operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your tab...

4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP tablet as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage yourmusic, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your tablet an even more powerfulentertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speake...

To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and En...

To see the tablet screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition deviceaccording to the following instructions. 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the tablet. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor. Setting up HD...

5 Navigating the screen You can navigate the tablet screen by using touch gestures. Using touch screen gestures A touch screen tablet allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers. One-finger slide The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, b...

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/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom out by placing two...

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...

6 Managing power Your tablet can operate on either battery power or external power. When the tablet is running onbattery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important tomonitor and conserve the battery charge. Your tablet supports an optimal power plan to ...

Setting password protection on wakeup To set the tablet to prompt for a password when the tablet exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow thesesteps: 1. On the Start screen, type power options , and then select Power Options . 2. In the left pane, tap Require a password on wakeup . 3. Tap Change Settings ...

Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Checkin HP Support Assistant. To access battery information, on the Start screen, type support , select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performanc...

Resolving a low battery level when the tablet cannot exit Hibernation When the tablet lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the tablet and to external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Running on external AC power For info...

7 Maintaining your tablet It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your tablet in optimal condition. This chapterprovides information about improving the performance of your tablet by running tools such as DiskDefragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating y...

CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any tablet surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internalcomponents. Cleaning the display Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-fr...

8 Securing your tablet and information Tablet security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of yourinformation. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications,the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party so...

Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to tablet contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Passw...

software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security softwaretrial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your tablet. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause t...

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your tablet, regularly update thesoftware. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problemsand improve functionality of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireless ...

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). SetupUtility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the st...

Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tablet or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the tablet is connected to reliable external power using the ACadapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the tablet is running on ...

10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your tablet includes tools provided by Windows to help you safeguard your information and retrieve itif you ever need to. These tools will help you return your tablet to a proper working state or even backto the original factory state, all with simple steps. ...

Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your tablet is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the WindowsRefresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally ...

11 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...

12 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 m...

Index A AC adapter, testing 26ambient light sensor, identifying 5antivirus software, using 32audio features, testing 16audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack 6 B back 9backing up data 37backing up software and information 33 backups 36battery discharging 25low battery levels 25 battery inf...