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Table of contents 1 The basics ................................. 1 Lock and unlock the screen ........................1 2 Using the Home screen ............................ 2 3 Using apps and widgets ............................ 3 Using the on-screen keyboard ......................3 Using email ............................3 Using the calendar ..........................3 Using the clock .............................
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Using voice calling features (voice tablets only) ................. 15 Connecting to a mobile network (voice tablets only) ................15 Activate data transfer (select models only) ................ 15 Activate tethering or a portable hotspot (select models only) ..........16 11 More HP resources ............................17 Index ................................... 18...
To start using your tablet, follow these instructions: After charging the battery, and while the battery image is displayed on the screen, turn on the tablet by pressing and holding the power button for up to 5 seconds until the HP or Compaq logo is displayed.
Using the Home screen The Home screen provides a central location where you can customize the information, media, and applications you would like to access quickly. NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. To display notifications, swipe down from the top left.
Using apps and widgets NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Touch an app to open an application installed on your tablet. Widgets are apps with special functionality that displays content that is updated frequently. You can view the updated content without opening the widget.
NOTE: When you add an email account, the email, calendar, and people associated with the account are synchronized automatically. Using the clock To add an alarm, touch the clock icon, touch the alarm icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Printing Before you can print to a printer on the same network as your device, a printing service must be installed on your device.
Using the cameras NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Take your own photo or take screenshots with the front camera. Taking your own photo ● Touch To take a photo, touch the camera icon. ●...
Connecting to networks NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. You can connect the tablet to a wireless network or Bluetooth® devices (select models only). 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.
Tips and recommendations for best performance Store media content locally on your tablet or on an installed micro SD memory card. ● Close apps that are not in use. ● Place your tablet and the display device in the same room. ●...
Using Settings 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. ● On the Home screen, touch – or – ●...
Touch sounds—Select the check box to enable, or clear the check box to disable. ◦ Screen lock sound—Select the check box to enable, or clear the check box to disable. ◦ Display—Select display brightness, wallpaper, and font size for your tablet. ●...
Language—Touch to select a language. ◦ ◦ Spell checker—Touch the check box to enable this feature, and then touch to select a language. Personal dictionary—Follow the on-screen instructions to add words to your personal ◦ dictionary. Keyboard & input methods—Touch Default to select a keyboard. ◦...
Transferring files NOTE: For voice tablets only, USB tethering must be turned off before you can use USB to transfer files between your tablet and a Windows® computer (see Activate tethering or a portable hotspot (select models only) on page 16).
Securing your tablet To prevent others from accessing the data on your tablet, select a screen lock method. Touch Under PERSONAL, touch Security, and then under SCREEN SECURITY, touch Screen lock. Under Choose screen lock, select one of the following types of screen locks, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system HP recommends that you 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.
Under PERSONAL DATA, select Factory data reset. CAUTION: All data saved on your device is deleted when you perform a factory reset. All apps are uninstalled. It may be possible to restore data in your email account. Back up all important files with an external storage device or to the cloud using one of several commercially available solutions, before resetting the tablet.
10 Voice tablet features (voice tablets only) Using voice calling features (voice tablets only) NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Icon Description Make a call—Touch the icon on the Home screen or the Apps screen, touch the keys to enter the phone number, and then touch the icon.
Activate tethering or a portable hotspot (select models only) To share your product's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable wireless hotspot: Touch Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch More ..., and then touch Tethering and portable hotspot. To set up a portable wireless hotspot, touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. To share your product's mobile data connection, touch Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering.
11 More HP resources To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents HP support Online chat with an HP technician. ● Go to http://welcome.hp.com/support. Find telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Quick Start Basic operating instructions.