User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 More HP resources .............................................................................................................................................
Improving the connection speed to improve performance ............................................ 14 5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 15 Using touch gestures ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Touch ..................................................................................
Cloud storage and file sharing ............................................................................................................................. 26 Transferring files ................................................................................................................................................. 26 10 Securing your tablet .................................................................................................................................. 27 Setting a screen lock ....
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1 Starting right NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide poster that is included in the box with your tablet. IMPORTANT: Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to external power, and then charge the battery for at least 15 minutes. To start using your tablet, follow these instructions: 1.
More HP resources To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents HP support ● Telephone numbers For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/wwcontact.us.html.
2 Getting to know your tablet Using the Home screen The Home screen provides a central location where you can customize the information, media, and apps you would like to access quickly. Touch an icon on the Home screen to perform the action described in the table. NOTE: Icon The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Description All apps—Displays a list of all apps. Widgets—Displays a list of all widgets.
Icon Description TIP: If you touch and hold on an individual notification you can access the app’s notification controls.
HP Apps Your tablet may have some of the following apps, or these may be available from the Google Play store (select tablets only). NOTE: On select tablets, you may find a different online marketplace app. To select these apps, touch the All Apps icon Icon , and then touch the HP App you want. Description HP Media Player—Allows you to view images and photos, listen to music, and use the camera. HP Print Service—Allows you to print directly to certain HP printers.
Identifying components Select the tablet that most closely resembles your tablet to identify the components. Component Description (1) Micro-B USB 2.0 port Permits you to connect to power using micro-B USB extension cable. You can use the cable to connect to a USB power source or AC adapter. (2) Microphone Receives sound. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
Component Description NOTE: Be sure that the tablet cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audioin (microphone). (4) Rear camera Records video and captures photographs. (5) Front camera Records video and captures photographs. (6) WLAN (wireless local area network) antenna Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with WLANs. NOTE: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the tablet.
Display Users with visual impairments can enter full-screen magnification by touching the screen three times. To turn on this feature: 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under System, touch Accessibility, and then touch Magnification gestures. 3. Slide the switch to the right to turn on the setting. .
3 Connecting The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Connecting your tablet to the Internet, networks, and other devices is quick and easy.
To disable tethering: 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under Wireless & networks, touch 3. To disable tethering, touch USB tethering, and then disconnect the USB device, or touch Bluetooth tethering. . More, touch Tethering and portable hotspot. Browsing the Internet After you have established an Internet connection, you can surf the Internet using an Internet browser.
4 Multimedia Use your HP device as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, camera, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your tablet an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and headphones. NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. NOTE: You can run some apps and media features offline without an Internet connection.
Taking a screenshot ▲ Press the power button and the volume down button at the same time for about 1 second. A message is displayed when the screenshot is saved in Photos. Viewing photos or videos ▲ Touch the All apps icon , and then touch the Photos icon. NOTE: To delete a photo or video, touch the photo or video in Photos, and then touch the Delete icon . Printing photos You can print photos, documents, or web pages to a printer connected to the installed printing app.
Connecting headsets 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 Product Notices. Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your tablet. To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Improving the display resolution ● Adjust the display properties on your tablet to match the native display resolution of your TV. ● Refer to the user guide provided by your TV or display adapter to find the native display resolution. Most manufacturers also provide this information online. ● The display adapter may have a maximum display resolution that does not match the native display resolution of the TV.
5 Navigating the screen You can navigate the tablet screen in the following ways: ● Touch gestures ● Keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately) Using touch gestures You can navigate your tablet’s screen using touch gestures in the following ways: ● Use touch gestures directly on the tablet screen On devices with an attached or external keyboard, the TouchPad helps you navigate the tablet screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures.
Left or right swipe Use the left or right swipe to reveal your open apps, move through home screens, and move through photos so that you can access them quickly. NOTE: In select apps, this gesture may provide access to additional settings or other features. Two-finger top-edge swipe Use the two-finger swipe from the top edge to display the Quick Settings menu. One-finger slide Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.
Using an optional external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard allows you to type, select items, and scroll to perform some of the same functions you do using touch gestures. A keyboard also allows you to use action keys and key combinations to perform specific functions. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this guide. TIP: HP recommends using an Android-compatible keyboard with your tablet.
6 Using apps and widgets An app is an application or software program for your tablet, such as a document reader, file manager, or game. ● See all apps—Touch the All apps icon ● Open an app —Touch the icon for the app. To return to the Home screen, touch the Home icon . . Widgets are apps with special functionality that displays content that is updated frequently. You can view the updated content without opening the widget.
Using the on-screen keyboard (select devices only) The on-screen keyboard is displayed by an app when you need to enter information. NOTE: The appearance of the keyboard may vary. Using email 1. Touch the All Apps icon 2. Enter your email user name and password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. To access your email account, touch the Email icon. , and then touch the Email icon.
Uninstalling apps 20 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under Device, touch Apps. 3. Touch the app that you want to uninstall, touch Uninstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Chapter 6 Using apps and widgets .
7 Using Settings NOTE: The icons in Settings and the available selections may vary. NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Use Settings for connecting to networks, setting preferences, and finding information about your tablet. ▲ Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon TIP: . The fastest path to Settings is swiping down twice, but you can also touch the All Apps icon and then touch the Settings icon , .
8 Managing power Your tablet can operate on either battery power or external power. When the tablet is running on battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to monitor and conserve the battery charge. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the tablet and the tablet is not plugged into external power, the tablet runs on battery power. When the tablet is off and unplugged from external power, the battery in the tablet slowly discharges.
● Initiate Sleep on the tablet when you are not using it by briefly touching the power button. To exit Sleep, press the power button again. ● Turn on the battery saver feature. Using battery saver When your battery is getting low and AC power is not available, turn on battery saver. This provides up to 90 minutes of battery life by turning off certain functions. You can also select the option to turn on battery saver automatically when the battery level reaches certain percentages. 1.
1. Press and hold the power button until the Power off message appears. 2. Touch Power off. If the tablet is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Android power off procedure, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: 24 ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the tablet from external power.
9 Managing files Downloading files You can download a file from your email, the Internet, or any other location, and it will automatically be saved to your downloads folder. Check the status of the download in the notifications area by swiping down from the top edge of the screen. To open the Downloads folder and access your downloaded files: ▲ Touch All Apps , and then touch Downloads icon . Opening files You can open files with the app or apps they are associated with.
Cloud storage and file sharing Your tablet includes an online file sharing and cloud content storage service that allows you to access, view, edit, and manage files on the cloud from your tablet. With a preinstalled drive, you can store all your files in one place, so you can access them from anywhere and share them with others.
10 Securing your tablet Setting a screen lock 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under Personal, touch Security, and then under Screen security, touch Screen lock. 3. Under Choose screen lock, select one of the following types of screen locks, and then follow the onscreen instructions. . NOTE: If you have previously set a screen lock, you must unlock the screen before changing the lock settings. 4. ● Swipe—Unlock the screen by swiping in any direction.
To provide additional protection in case the tablet is stolen, you can encrypt all of your data, including accounts, app data, music and other media, and downloaded information. If you encrypt the tablet, you must enter a PIN/password to decrypt the tablet each time you turn it on. CAUTION: Encryption may take an hour or more. If the encryption process is interrupted, you will lose data. 1. Set a lock screen PIN/password. 2. Charge the battery. 3.
TIP: For security purposes, if you have a screen lock, then check the Ask for PIN before unpinning. It is a good idea to have a lock if you let others use your tablet. Unpinning an app ▲ Hold both Back NOTE: and Overview at the same time. You will see a Screen Unpinned message. If you have a PIN, you will be prompted to enter it.
11 Using storage Inserting microSD cards 1. Lift the cover (1) on the right edge of the tablet. 2. Insert the microSD card (2) in the lower slot, and press in gently on the card until it is firmly seated. Accessing external microSD cards or USB drives To access external microSD cards or USB drives: 1. Turn on your tablet. 2. Insert your microSD card, or connect your USB drive. 3. Access your files from the external storage devices.
Unmounting/disconnecting external microSD cards or USB drives NOTE: Always unmount external storage devices before disconnecting. NOTE: You can also use this procedure to unmount microSD cards. 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under Device, touch Storage, touch SD Card, and then touch Unmount SD card. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to disconnect your external storage device. .
12 Backing up and recovering your data Automatically updating apps Some online marketplaces update your apps automatically. Some keep a record of your purchases as well as your last synched settings. If you should need to perform a recovery on your tablet, this record will be available to retrieve all of your settings, favorites, and apps. NOTE: The auto-update feature is a setting in the online marketplace, not on your tablet.
Factory data reset Resetting with the tablet turned on If the tablet starts normally, and if you are able to sign in to the owner account (the first account added to the tablet), follow the steps in this section. To reset all settings and delete all data on the tablet: 1. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 2. Under Personal, touch Back up & reset. 3. Under Personal data, touch Factory data reset. .
7. Press the power button to begin the reset. A recovery system screen shows the reset process. 8. When the screen displays the message Data wipe complete, press the volume down (-) button to highlight reboot system now, and then press the power button to select. the tablet restarts. Starting up using the recovery menu If your tablet is unable to boot into the operating system, you can perform a system recovery by directly accessing the Recovery menu. 1.
13 Maintenance It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your tablet to be sure that it works at peak performance. Cleaning your tablet Use one of the following IP 52-compliant products to safely clean your tablet: CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any tablet port surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Close all ports and I/O doors.
Cleaning an optional keyboard WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface. CAUTION: 36 To prevent damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip between the keys.
14 Accessibility Features Accessibility HP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported Assistive Technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with additional assistive technologies. Use the Search feature on your tablet to locate more information about assistive features.
Index A accessibility settings 21 accounts 21 airplane mode 10 All apps icon 3 app access 28 apps 18 downloading 19 uninstalling 20 audio-out (headphone) identifying 6 B Back icon 3 backup and recovery 32 backup and reset settings battery 22 conversing 22 factory-sealed 22 life 22 settings 21 battery power 22 battery saver 23 Bluetooth 9 settings 21 Bluetooth label 8 Bluetooth, settings 10 bottom 8 buttons power 7 disconnecting external microSD cards 31 display 8 settings 21 download 18 E email 18, 19 exte
photos printing 12 taking your own 11 viewing 12 PIN 27 portable hotspot 9 ports Micro-USB charging port 6 power button, identifying 7 power off 23 power off device 23 power, battery 22 external AC 23 printing settings 21 product name and number 8 Q Quick Settings accessing 4 menu 4 Quick Start Guide Starting right storage 21 1 T tap touch screen gesture 15 tethering 9 time settings 21 Touch screen gestures tap 15 TouchPad using 15 TouchPad and touch screen gestures left-edge swipe 16 one-finger slide 16
