User Guide
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. The
tablet and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the
International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting to know your tablet ........................................................................................................................... 4
3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 11
Using an Internet service provider .................................................................... 12
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 12
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................ 14
4 Navigating using touch gestures ................................................................................................................ 17
One-finger slide ................................................................................................................. 17
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5 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
6 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Setting password protection on wakeup ........................................................... 27
7 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 31
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8 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
9 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 36
10 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 38
11 HP BIOS Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 42
12 Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
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13 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Appendix A Traveling with the tablet ............................................................................................................. 46
Appendix B Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 47
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 48
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1 Welcome
After you set up and register the tablet, it is important to take the following steps:
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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.
Update your antivirus software—Protect your tablet from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the tablet. For more information, see Using antivirus software
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Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the tablet:
On the Start screen, swipe from the top of the touch screen to display the App commands, and
then tap the All apps icon. For details about using the software included with the tablet, see the
software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's website.
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Back up your hard drive by creating a recovery flash drive. See Backup and recovery
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Finding information
The tablet comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources
For information about
Setup Instructions poster
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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 Assistant
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Operating system information
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
Troubleshooting tools
To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen,
tap the HP Support Assistant app.
To obtain the latest information in this guide, contact
support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
How to access support
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
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Regulatory and safety information
Environmental information
To access the user guides, tap the HP Support
Assistant app on the Start screen, tap My computer,
and then tap User guides.
Safety & Comfort Guide
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Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
Electrical and mechanical safety information
To access the user guides, tap the HP Support
Assistant app on the Start screen, tap My computer,
and then tap User guides.
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Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
HP support telephone numbers
This booklet is provided with your tablet.
HP website
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Support information
To obtain the latest information in this guide, contact
support. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go to
Ordering parts and finding additional help
Accessories available for the device
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Resources
For information about
Limited Warranty*
Warranty information
To access this guide, tap the HP Support Assistant
app on the Start screen, tap My computer, and then
tap Warranty and services.
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*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
tablet and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty
in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy
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North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA
Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
service label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
Finding information
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Front
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only)
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide area networks (WWAN).
Front webcam
Records video and captures still photographs.
To use the webcam, tap the YouCam tile on the Start screen, or
swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the
charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. In the search
box, type c, and then tap CyberLink YouCam.
(3)
(4)
WLAN antennas (2)*
Ambient light sensor
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLAN).
The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display
brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment.
(5)
(6)
Webcam status light (front)
Windows button
On: The webcam is on.
Displays the Start screen.
*The antennas are not visible on the outside of the tablet. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access the user guides, tap the HP Support Assistant app
on the Start screen, tap My computer, and then tap User guides.
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Rear
Component
(1)
Description
Micro SD Card Reader/Micro SIM slot access
hole
Allows you to insert the end of a paper clip to
open the access door to insert or remove a micro
SD card or micro SIM module.
(2)
Micro SD Card Reader/Micro SIM slot
Supports a micro SD High Capacity (SDHC)
memory card or an optional wireless micro
subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models
only).
(3)
(4)
Near Field Communications (NFC) tapping area
Rear webcam
Allows you to touch an NFC-compatible device to
this area to wirelessly connect and communicate
with the tablet and transfer data back and forth.
Records video, captures still photographs, and
allows video conferences and online chat by
means of streaming video.
To use the webcam, tap the YouCam tile on the
Start screen, or swipe from the right edge of the
touch screen to display the charms, tap Search,
and then tap the search box. In the search box,
type c, and then tap CyberLink YouCam.
(5)
(6)
Webcam flash light (rear)
Volume up button
Provides flash lighting for the camera.
To increase speaker volume, press the top edge
of the button.
Rear
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Volume down button
To decrease speaker volume, press the bottom
edge of the button.
Regulatory information
Displays regulatory information (select models
only). See Locating system information
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Top
Component
(1)
Description
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional headset
microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access
the user guides, tap the HP Support Assistant app on the
Start screen, tap My computer, and then tap User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the tablet
speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(2)
Autorotate switch
When the tablet is on, slide the autorotate switch to lock
the autorotate feature of the display. To unlock the
autorotate feature, slide the switch again.
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Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display
the charms, tap Settings, tap the screen icon, and then tap
the autorotate icon. To unlock the autorotate feature, tap
the autorotate icon again.
(3)
(4)
Integrated microphones (2)
Power button
Record sound.
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When the tablet is off, press the button to turn on the
tablet.
When the tablet is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
When the tablet is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the tablet has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the tablet.
Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display
the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. In
the search box, type power, tap Settings, and then tap
Top
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Bottom
Component
Description
(1)
(2)
Speakers (2)
Produce sound.
Product and regulatory information
Displays product and regulatory information (select
models only). See Locating system information
(3)
Docking connector
Connects an AC adapter or an optional docking
device.
Locating system information
Important system information is located on the bottom edge or the rear of the tablet (select models
only). You may need the information when travelling internationally or when you contact support:
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Serial number
Product number
Regulatory information
Changing your tablet's settings
You can change view and screen brightness.
Changing your tablet's view
Your tablet's orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from
portrait to landscape view.
1. To change the view of your tablet from landscape view to portrait view:
Hold the tablet vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the right (in a clockwise direction).
2. To change the view of your tablet from portrait view to landscape view:
Hold the tablet vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the left (in a counter-clockwise direction).
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Using the tablet's autorotate lock feature
To turn on your tablet's autorotate lock feature:
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Slide the autorotate switch on the top edge of the tablet.
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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 tablet screen in place and to prevent rotation. The icon
displays a lock symbol when the autorotate lock is active.
To turn off your tablet's autorotate lock feature:
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Slide the autorotate switch on the top edge of the tablet again.
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1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, and then tap Settings.
2. Tap the Screen icon at the bottom right, and then tap the autorotate lock icon again.
Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness
To adjust the screen brightness:
1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, and then tap Settings.
2. Tap the Screen icon at the bottom right. A vertical slider displays that controls the screen
brightness.
NOTE: On the Windows desktop, you can also tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area at
the far right of the taskbar, tap Adjust screen brightness, and then move the slider next to Screen
brightness at the bottom of the screen.
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your tablet:
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 System and Security, tap System, and then tap Device Manager.
A list displays all the devices installed on your tablet.
Locating software
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To find out what software is installed on your tablet, on the Start screen, swipe from the top or
bottom of the touch screen to display the App commands, and then tap the All apps icon.
Updating the software installed on the tablet
Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider.
Important updates to the software included with the tablet may have been released since the tablet
left the factory.
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Some updates may affect the way the tablet responds to optional software or external devices. Many
updates provide security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software installed on the tablet as soon as the tablet is
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3 Connecting to a network
Your tablet can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and
access 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 network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your tablet may be equipped
with one or more of the following wireless devices:
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Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the tablet to wireless local area networks
(commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your
home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. In
a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your tablet communicates with a wireless router or a
wireless access point.
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Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-
enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a
PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be relatively
close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, see the information and website links provided in HP
Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, on the Start screen, tap the HP Support
Assistant app.
Using the wireless controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
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 network and sharing, tap Settings, and then tap Network and
Sharing Center.
For more information, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, on the Start
screen, tap the HP Support Assistant app.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
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NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
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A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical
network functions.
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A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional
pieces of hardware or software.
To use the WLAN device in your tablet, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through
a service provider or a public or corporate network).
Using an Internet service provider
When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The
ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless tablet to the modem,
and test the Internet service.
NOTE: Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this
information and store it in a safe place.
Setting up a WLAN
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
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A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from
an Internet service provider
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A wireless router (2) (purchased separately)
A wireless tablet (3)
NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type
of modem you have.
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the
Internet.
As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to
access the Internet.
For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your
ISP.
Configuring a wireless router
For help in setting up a WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP.
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NOTE: It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless tablet to the router by using
the network cable provided with the router. When the tablet successfully connects to the Internet,
disconnect the cable, and access the Internet through your wireless network.
Protecting your WLAN
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect
your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and
airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your tablet in a
hotspot, limit your network activities to email that is not confidential and basic Internet surfing.
Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected
signals. Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:
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Use a firewall.
A firewall checks both data and requests for data that are sent to your network, and discards any
suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a
combination of both types.
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Use wireless encryption.
Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over
the network. For more information, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support
Assistant, on the Start screen, tap the HP Support Assistant app.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2. On the Start screen, swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap
Settings, and then tap the network icon.
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On the Windows desktop, tap the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of
the taskbar.
3. Be sure that airplane mode is off, and then tap a WLAN to select it.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the
code, and then tap OK to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, on the Start screen, swipe from the
right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, tap in the Search box, type
network, and then select Network and Sharing Center, or on the Windows desktop, tap and
hold the network status icon, and then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. Tap Set up a
new connection or network. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for
and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.
4. Tap Connect.
After the connection is made, tap the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
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NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN
implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural
barriers such as walls and floors.
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)
HP Mobile Broadband enables your tablet to use WWANs to access the Internet from more places
and over larger areas than it can by using WLANs. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network
service provider (called a mobile network operator), which in most cases is a cellular phone network
operator. Coverage for HP Mobile Broadband is similar to cellular phone voice coverage.
When used with mobile network operator service, HP Mobile Broadband gives you the freedom to
stay connected to the Internet, send email, or connect to your corporate network whether you are on
the road or outside the range of Wi-Fi hotspots.
HP supports the following technologies:
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HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), which provides access to networks based on the Global
System for Mobile Communications (GSM) telecommunications standard.
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EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), which provides access to networks based on the code
division multiple access (CDMA) telecommunications standard.
You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to activate mobile broadband service.
The serial number is etched on the rear of your tablet.
Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM. A SIM contains basic information about
you, such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some tablets
include a SIM that is preinstalled. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it may be provided in the HP Mobile
Broadband information provided with your tablet, or the mobile network operator may provide it
separately from the tablet.
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 mobile
network operator, see the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your tablet. For additional
only).
Inserting and removing a SIM
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal force when inserting a SIM.
To insert or remove a SIM, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the tablet.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the tablet.
3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
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