User Guide
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Table of contents 1 The basics ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Using Android features .................................................................................................................................. 2 Using the on-screen keyboard and voice search ................................................................................. 2 Using Quick Settings ..................
Encrypt your computer ....................................................................................................................... 13 9 Backing up and recovering your data ......................................................................................................... 15 Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............................................................................ 15 Backing up and resetting ..................................................................
1 The basics To start using your computer, follow these instructions: NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Setup Instructions poster included in the box with your computer. 1. Connect the computer to the adapter, and then connect the adapter to a power outlet. NOTE: Only the adapter included with your computer is recommended for charging the tablet. 2. Press and hold the power button on the top edge to turn on the computer.
2 Using Android features The following is a list of basic Android features. Using the on-screen keyboard and voice search NOTE: To view the on-screen keyboard, you must first release the tablet from the keyboard base. For release instructions, see the printed Setup Instructions poster included in the box with your computer. ● To open the on-screen keyboard, touch the text field of the search bar at the top of the Home screen.
Using Gesture Typing Instead of typing each letter, use Gesture Typing to input a word without lifting your finger. You don't need to worry about spaces because they're added automatically for you. Glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift it after each word. Using Screen Magnification Users with visual impairments can enter full-screen magnification by triple-tapping the screen. To turn on this feature: 1. Touch the All apps icon, and then touch Settings. 2.
3 Navigating the Home screen The Home screen provides a central location where you can access information and email, browse the Web, stream videos, view photos, and access social media websites. NOTE: Your computer's Home screen may look different from the following illustration. ● Swipe from the upper left to display notifications. ● Swipe from the upper right to display Quick Settings. ● Hold the Home button and swipe up to the Google circle icons to display Google Now cards.
Icon Description (4) Recent apps—Opens a list of apps that you have used recently. (5) ● Touch an app to open it. ● To remove an app from the list in portrait mode, swipe it to the left or right. Swipe it up or down when in landscape mode. All apps—Displays a list of all apps. Tap the Widgets tab to see all widgets. (6) Voice search (select models only)—Touch the Microphone icon, and then speak one or more keywords to search with Google.
4 Using apps and widgets NOTE: Google applications such as Gmail, Google Now, and others may not be available in certain regions. Apps are shortcuts placed on the Home screen and used to open applications that are installed on your computer. ● To see all apps, touch All Apps in the favorites tray on any Home screen. ● To open an app, touch its icon. ● To add an app to the Home screen, touch and hold the icon, and then slide it to the location where you want it to be.
NOTE: When you add a Google account, the email, calendar, and contacts associated with the account are synchronized automatically. Using Google Now ● Google Now uses time of day, your current location, and your location history to display information on your commute. Information from other Google products, such as your Web history or your calendar, is used to display appointment reminders, maps, sports scores, and flight status.
5 Using the cameras Take photos with the rear camera, and take your own photo or take screenshots with the front camera. Taking a photo with the rear camera 1. To open the camera app, touch the All Apps icon, and then touch the HP Camera icon. 2. Focus on the subject, and then touch the blue circle to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Gallery.
Printing photos (basic procedure) 1. Touch the All Apps icon, and then touch the Gallery icon. 2. Touch the photo to select it, touch the Menu icon in the upper-right corner, and then touch Print. 3. The first time that you use the printing function, follow the on-screen instructions to select a printer. 4. Select the number of copies. 5. To select options, touch the down arrow, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Touch Print. A message is displayed to indicate the print status.
6 Connecting to networks The following section explains how to connect to networks. Connect to a wireless network Browse the Web, read your email, or perform other online activities. NOTE: You must be connected to a wireless network before you can connect to the Internet. 1. To connect to a wireless network, touch the All apps icon, and then touch Settings. 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, be sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. 3. Touch Wi-Fi, and then touch one of the displayed available networks. 4.
7 Using Settings Use Settings to connect to networks, set preferences, and find information about your computer. ▲ To access Settings, touch the All apps icon, and then touch Settings. –or– Swipe from the upper right corner, and then touch the Settings icon. The following categories are displayed: ● ● WIRELESS & NETWORKS ◦ Wi-Fi—Enable or disable Wi-Fi, and connect to a wireless network so that you can check email, search the Web, or access social media websites.
◦ Language and input—Set preferences for LANGUAGE, KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, PHYSICAL KEYBOARD, SPEECH, and MOUSE/TRACKPAD. ◦ Backup and reset—Set preferences for BACKUP & RESTORE and perform a factory data reset. NOTE: Factory data reset is available in PERSONAL DATA. ● ● ACCOUNTS—Existing accounts are displayed. ◦ Add an email account or another type of account—Under ACCOUNTS, touch + Add account, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
8 Securing your computer To prevent others from accessing the data on your computer, select a screen lock method. For increased security, consider encrypting the data on your computer. Set a screen lock 1. To access Settings, touch the All apps icon, and then touch Settings. 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 on-screen instructions.
5. Enter your lock screen PIN/password and touch Continue. 6. Touch Encrypt tablet again. Progress is displayed during encryption. When the encryption is complete, you must enter your PIN/password. You must also enter your PIN/password each time you turn on the computer.
9 Backing up and recovering your data You can backup and recover your data using the following methods. Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system HP recommends that you regularly update your apps, widgets, and the operating system on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your tablet. Technology is always changing, and updating apps, widgets, and the operating system allows your tablet to run the latest technology available.
Starting up using the recovery menu If your computer is unable to boot into the operating system, you can perform a system recovery by directly accessing the Recovery menu. 1. Turn off your computer and plug in the AC adapter. 2. To boot into the Recovery menu, press and hold the volume down key and then press the power key. 3. Move the volume up and volume down key to highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the power button to confirm the selection. 4.
10 Using storage Accessing tablet storage using a USB cable (select models only) To access onboard storage using a USB cable: 1. Turn on your computer, and then undock the tablet from the keyboard base. 2. Connect the USB cable to your tablet, and then to your host computer. NOTE: Make sure your tablet is listed in the portable devices area of the host computer. 3. Double-click the tablet icon to display the supported files. NOTE: You may copy files between the devices.
11 More HP resources To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents HP worldwide support ● Online chat with an HP technician. 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. ● Email support. ● Support telephone numbers. ● HP service center locations. Google ● Access Google online help and support. ● Important regulatory notices.
