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Table of contents 1 Starting right ..............................1 Best practices ............................1 Fun things to do ............................ 1 More HP resources ..........................2 2 Getting to know your device ..........................3 Using the Home screen ........................3 Identifying components ........................4 Labels ..............................
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Connecting a microphone (select devices only) ..............17 Connecting headsets (select devices only) ............... 18 Using video ............................18 Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select devices only) ......18 Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable (select devices only) ..19 5 Navigating the screen .............................
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Saving files ............................32 Printing Files ............................33 Installing software ..........................33 Cloud storage and file sharing ......................33 Transferring files ..........................33 10 Backing up and recovering your data ......................34 Automatically updating apps ......................34 Manually updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............. 34 Back up and reset ..........................
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Power button lockout (select devices only) ..................46 On-screen display (OSD) lockout (select devices only) ..............46 15 Accessibility features ............................ 47 Index ................................... 48...
To start using your device, follow these instructions: After charging the battery, and while the battery image is displayed on the screen, turn on the device by pressing and holding the power button for up to 5 seconds until the HP or Compaq logo is displayed.
More HP resources To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents HP support Online chat with an HP technician (select countries only). ● For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ Telephone numbers. ●...
Getting to know your device 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. Touch or click an icon on the Home screen to perform the action described in the table. NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary.
Battery—Displays information regarding the current state of your device's battery. HP Apps—Accesses HP-specific applications such as HP File Manager and more. HP Print Service—Allows you to print directly to certain HP printers. For more information, see Enjoying entertainment features on page HP File Manager (select devices only)—Controls file operations for local and...
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Component Description Action keys Execute frequently used functions on a keyboard. For more information, see Using an external or attached keyboard and mouse (select devices only) on page 41 Airplane mode key (also referred to as the Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off. wireless button) NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a...
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Component Description NOTE: HDMI refers to an HDMI or micro HDMI port. Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Standby if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the device.
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Component Description Blinking: The device is using battery power, or may be ● in Sleep mode, a power-saving state. Off: The device is off. ● Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights On select devices, this jack connects a network cable and the lights indicate jack functionality.
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Component Description USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port.
Labels The labels affixed or etched onto the device provide information you may need when you troubleshoot device problems or travel internationally with the device. IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the device, inside the battery bay, under the removable service door, or on the back of the display.
Connecting to a network Connecting to the Internet is quick and easy on your Android device. Follow the directions in the sections below to connect to a wired local area network (LAN) (select devices only) or to connect wirelessly through your device’s onboard WLAN antennas or by Bluetooth (select devices Quick Start Setup...
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select devices only) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the device directly to a router in your home (instead of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office. Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable.
Under Wireless and networks, turn on Bluetooth , and then touch or click Bluetooth Touch or click your device name to make it visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices. To find available Bluetooth devices, touch or click Search for devices. When the device name appears, touch or click it to pair the device to your device.
To set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, touch or click Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. To share your device's mobile data connection, touch or click Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering. To disable tethering: Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon –...
Connecting to a wireless display (select devices only) To connect to a wireless display: Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon – or – On a touch screen, swipe down from the top-right edge, and then touch or click the Settings icon Touch or click Wireless &...
Improving the connection speed to improve performance When video streaming is not smooth or the audio cuts in and out, the wireless connection to your adapter may have lost bandwidth. Move the device closer to your adapter. The closer your device is to the adapter, the better the ●...
Enjoying entertainment features 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 device an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and headphones.
Printing photos (select devices only) You can print photos, documents, or web pages to a printer connected to the installed printing app. On select devices, you can activate HP Print Service, which allows you to print directly to an HP printer.
Connecting headsets (select devices only) WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on Regulatory, Safety and headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Environmental Notices Product Notices You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your device.
Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable (select devices only) NOTE: To connect a digital display device to your device, you need a DisplayPort (DP-DP) cable, sold separately. The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on your device.
Navigating the screen You can navigate the device screen in the following ways: Touch gestures ● Keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately) ● Touch gestures can be used on your device's TouchPad (select devices only) or on a touch screen (select devices only).
Two-finger scroll Use the two-finger scroll gesture to move up, down, or sideways on a page or image. Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then drag them up, ● down, left, or right. Two-finger pinch zoom Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
Right-edge swipe Use the right-edge swipe to access additional desktop space on your device. NOTE: On select devices, this gesture may provide access to additional apps, settings, or other features. Top-right-edge swipe Use the top-right-edge swipe to display the Quick Settings Menu. Gently swipe your finger from the top-right edge to reveal the Quick Settings Menu.
One-finger slide (touch screen only) Use the one-finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object. To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to ●...
Using apps and widgets Touch or click an app to open an application installed on your device. Widgets are apps with special functionality that displays content that is updated frequently. You can view the updated content without opening the widget. To see all apps, touch or click the All apps icon (select devices only).
To remove an app from the Home screen: On a touch screen, touch and hold the icon. While holding the icon, drag it to the Remove icon at the top of the screen. NOTE: The Remove option is only available at the top of the screen if you are touching and holding an icon.
Touch or click the icon for the app marketplace, and then touch or click a category, or type a ● keyword in the search field. To download and install an app, follow the on-screen instructions. ● Uninstalling apps Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon –...
Voice device features (voice devices only) Using voice calling features (voice devices only) NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Icon Description Make a call—Touch or click the icon on the Home screen or the Apps screen, touch or click the keys to enter the phone number, and then touch or click the icon.
Using Settings NOTE: The icons in Settings and the available selections may vary. Use Settings for connecting to networks, setting preferences, and finding information about your device. ● Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon –...
Device Sound—Select volume, ringtone (select devices only), and vibration preferences for your device. ● Volumes—Touch or click Volumes, touch or click Music, video, games, and other media, ◦ Ringtone and notifications (select devices only), or Alarms, touch or click the slider to select the desired volume, and then touch or click OK.
Battery (select devices only)—View battery charge percentage and battery usage by various ● features. Power saving—Enable or disable and set preferences for the power saving mode. ● Apps—View downloaded apps and running apps. To view information or uninstall an app, touch ●...
Google™ keyboard (select devices only)— Allows you to configure the Google keyboard ◦ preferences. Voice typing—Touch or click the check box to enable this feature, and then touch or click ◦ the Settings icon to select preferences. Clear the check box to disable this feature. Voice search—Select voice search preferences for your device.
(select devices only) is a file management app that provides file browsing, copying, cutting, renaming, printing and other functions on local storage/USB drives/SD Cards. If there are multiple apps installed that can open a file, HP File Manager allows you choose which app to use.
Printing Files Before you can print, you need a printing service installed on your device. To check what services are currently available, touch or click Settings > System > Printing. NOTE: You can also find the Print option from a supported app. From the app’s menu, touch or click Print.
Manually 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 device.
Factory data reset Resetting with the device turned on If the device starts normally, and if you are able to sign in to the owner account (the first account added to the device), follow the steps in this section. To reset all settings and delete all data on the device: Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon –...
To boot into the Recovery menu, press and hold the volume down key and then press the power button. Hold the volume down key until the HP logo is displayed. Move the arrow up or arrow down key to highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the enter key to confirm the selection.
Before performing the following procedure, plug in the AC adapter for your device, if one has been provided. Download the latest operating system restore image for your device. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the on-screen instructions to select your country and your product. Follow the on-screen instructions to access your Android operating system software.
11 Managing power Your device can operate on either battery power or external power. When the device 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 device and the device is not plugged into external power, the device runs on battery power.
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the device, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the device to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the device battery while you are onboard aircraft.
Contact support for information about obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Powering off (turning off) the device CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the device shuts down. Be sure to save your work before shutting down the device. The Power off command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and device.
A keyboard also allows you to use action keys to perform specific functions. TIP: HP recommends using an Android-compatible keyboard with your device. Keyboards not compatible with Android may not offer the same action key functionality. To find a Android-compatible keyboard, go to www.hp.com.
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Icon Description Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. Turns the Airplane mode and wireless feature on or off.
13 Maintenance It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your device to be sure that it works at peak performance. Cleaning your device Use the following products to safely clean your device: Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, ●...
Cleaning the device vents (select devices only) Air vents keep the device cool. Keep these vents clean by using a small, battery-powered vacuum cleaner. (A battery-powered vacuum cleaner eliminates the risk of electric shock.) Vacuum the vents on the device case. Remove any debris that has accumulated in and around the device connectors (for example, the Ethernet and USB connectors).
14 Securing your device Locking and unlocking the device Lock—Press the power button. Unlock—Press the power button to turn on the device, then place your finger on the lock icon slide the icon to the unlock position. Setting a screen lock Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon –...
Set a lock screen PIN/password. Charge the battery (select devices only). Touch or click the All Apps icon , and then touch or click the Settings icon – or – On a touch screen, swipe down from the top-right edge, and then touch or click the Settings icon Under Personal, touch or click Security, and then under Encryption, touch or click Encrypt device.
15 Accessibility features 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. HP’s accessibility initiative includes training and educating employees on issues related to accessibility, enhancing HP products to meet the established accessibility standards, and incorporating these standards into our development and quality assurance processes.