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- Page 1 User Guide...
- Page 2 Company under license. Corel is a bound by the terms of the HP End User registered trademarks of Corel Corporation License Agreement (EULA). If you do not or Corel Corporation Limited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Starting right ..............................1 Best practices ............................1 More HP resources ..........................2 2 Getting to know your tablet ..........................3 Using the Home screen ........................3 HP Apps ............................... 5 Identifying components ........................5 Display ..............................10 Labels .............................. - Page 4 Using the pen as a stylus ....................34 Using the pen with apps ....................35 Using the pen to draw or write on the tablet ............35 Using the pen to capture your writing from paper in the HP Paper Folio (sold separately) ....................35...
- Page 5 Storing the HP Duet Pen ........................36 9 Managing power ............................. 37 Running on battery power ........................37 Factory-sealed battery ....................... 37 Charging the battery ......................37 Viewing battery life ......................37 Conserving battery power ....................37 Running on AC power ........................38 Powering off (turning off) the tablet ....................
- Page 6 Starting your tablet using the Recovery menu ................... 50 Updating your tablet using an over-the-air (OTA) update ..............50 Updating your tablet using a file-based update .................. 51 14 Maintenance ..............................52 Cleaning your tablet ........................... 52 Cleaning procedures ......................52 Cleaning the display ..................
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Page 7: Starting Right
Connect to a wireless network. ● Pair an HP Duet Pen. If you do not pair the pen during initial setup, you can pair it later. For ● more information about pairing the pen, see... -
Page 8: More Hp Resources
In the box with your tablet. ● * For products purchased in Asia Pacific, you can write to HP at Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address. -
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Tablet
Getting to know your tablet 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 an icon to perform the action described in the table. NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. - Page 10 Icon Description TIP: If you touch and hold an individual notification, you can access the app’s notification controls. Quick Settings menu—Provides quick access to the following tasks: Open the main Settings menu ● Select users ● Enable or disable airplane mode ●...
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Page 11: Hp Apps
, and then touch the HP App you want. Icon Description HP Media Player—Allows you to view images and photos, listen to music, and use the camera. HP Notes—Allows you to write notes, create to-do lists, and draw diagrams. This app can be used with the HP Duet Pen. - Page 12 Component Description Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, (microphone) combo jack earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
- Page 13 Component Description HP Duet Pen ultrasonic microphones Allow the tablet and pen to use ultrasonic sound to determine pen position and track movement in off-screen mode. For more information, see HP Duet Pen on page Speakers Produce sound. NFC (Near Field Communications) area Allows you to share data and files with another device that has NFC by simply touching the devices together.
- Page 14 Component Description Cameras Record video and capture photographs. Power button 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 ●...
- Page 15 For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Product Notices that applies to your country or region. HP Duet Pen ultrasonic microphones Allow the tablet and pen to use ultrasonic sound to determine pen position and track movement in off-screen mode.
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Page 16: Display
Display Users with visual impairments can enter full-screen magnification by touching the screen three times. To turn on this feature: Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under System, touch Accessibility, and then touch Magnification gestures. Slide the switch to the right to turn on the setting. -
Page 17: Labels
Labels The labels affixed or etched onto the tablet provide information you may need when you troubleshoot tablet problems or travel internationally with the tablet. IMPORTANT: Check the back of the tablet for the labels described in this section. NOTE: Your label may look slightly different from the illustrations in this section. -
Page 18: Connecting
Connecting NOTE: 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. Follow the directions in the sections below to connect by using one or more of the capabilities of your tablet: Wireless antennas—Connect you to a wireless local area network (WLAN) ●... -
Page 19: Setting Your Mobile Network
Press in gently on the tray until it is firmly seated. To set your mobile network, continue to Setting your mobile network on page Setting your mobile network Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Wireless &... -
Page 20: Activating Tethering Or A Portable Hotspot (Select Tablets Only)
Activating tethering or a portable hotspot (select tablets only) To share your tablet's mobile data connection through a USB device or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Wireless & networks, touch More, and then touch Tethering &... -
Page 21: Turning Off Data Connections
Turning off data connections Airplane mode is a quick way to turn off all data connections. When you turn on airplane mode, these connections are turned off: Wi-Fi ● Mobile data ● Bluetooth ● Enabling or disabling airplane mode ▲ Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Airplane mode icon Sharing using NFC Select the file or item you want to share with another device. -
Page 22: Multimedia
Multimedia Use your HP device as an entertainment hub to socialize via the 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. -
Page 23: Taking A Screenshot
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. -
Page 24: Connecting Headsets
Connecting headsets WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on Product Notices . headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on your tablet. -
Page 25: Improving The Display Resolution
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 ●... -
Page 26: Navigating The Screen
Navigating the screen You can navigate the screen in the following ways: Touch gestures ● Optional external keyboard (purchased separately) ● Using touch gestures Touch Use the touch gesture to open an item on the screen. Point to an item on the screen, and then touch one finger on the touch screen to open it. ●... -
Page 27: Top-Edge Swipe
Top-edge swipe Use the top-edge swipe to display the notifications. To display the Quick Settings menu, swipe down twice from the top edge. Two-finger top-edge swipe Use the two-finger swipe from the top edge to display the Quick Settings menu. Using touch gestures... -
Page 28: One-Finger Slide
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. Keyboards not compatible with Android may not offer the same action key functionality. To find an Android- compatible keyboard, go to http://www.hp.com. -
Page 29: Using Apps And Widgets
Using apps and widgets NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. An app is an application or software program for your tablet, such as a document reader, file manager, or game. ●... -
Page 30: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
NOTE: The Remove option is only available at the top of the screen if you are touching and holding an icon. Using the on-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard is displayed by an app when you need to enter information. NOTE: The appearance of the keyboard may vary. -
Page 31: Uninstalling Apps
Uninstalling apps Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Device, touch Apps. Touch the app that you want to uninstall, touch Uninstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstalling apps... -
Page 32: Using Settings
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. -
Page 33: Device
Device HP Duet Pen—Select preferences for the digital stylus. For more detailed information about the ● pen, see HP Duet Pen on page Voice Wake-up—Train your tablet to turn on by voice command. ● Energy Star—Display additional information about ENERGY STAR® certification. -
Page 34: Personal
Apps—View downloaded apps and running apps. To view information or uninstall an app, touch ● the app. Users—Enable or disable additional users for your tablet, set their profiles, and enable or disable ● a guest user. For information about guest user mode, see Setting guest user mode on page To have the ability to add users when the tablet is locked, touch the Menu icon , and then... - Page 35 HP Duet Writing Area—Access the help documentation, select your language, and set ● your writing style preferences. For more information about the HP Duet Pen, see Duet Pen on page Google voice typing (select tablets only)—Enable or disable Google voice typing and ●...
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Page 36: System
select more detailed settings, such as hands-free voice search or recording audio through Bluetooth if available. Text-to-speech output—Select options for the text-to-speech interface. Touch your ● preferred text-to-speech engine, and then touch the Settings icon to select more detailed settings. You can also set the speed at which the text is spoken and the default language, as well as listen to an example. -
Page 37: Hp Duet Pen
You can use the stylus tip to write directly on the screen (stylus mode). Or you can use the ink-pen tip to write on paper (off-screen mode) using the HP Paper Folio (sold separately). In off-screen mode, your pen movement is duplicated on the tablet. -
Page 38: Charging The Hp Duet Pen
Charge the pen for at least two hours before use. NOTE: The pen can operate on DC power using an industry-standard micro-B USB cable. The HP micro-B USB cable and AC adapter included with your tablet are recommended for charging the product. -
Page 39: Waking The Hp Duet Pen
Pairing the HP Duet Pen IMPORTANT: Charge the pen for at least two hours before use. Wake the pen and turn on your tablet. If you are using the tablet for the first time, HP Duet Pen Pairing launches automatically. NOTE: Be sure that you use the stylus tip, not the ink-pen tip, during pairing. -
Page 40: Using The Hp Duet Pen
Slide the cylinder back into the pen housing. Setting pen preferences Use the HP Duet Writing Area settings to select your pen preferences for language, text and drawing size, scrolling speed, and position. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Personal, touch Language &... -
Page 41: Using The Pen With Apps
Be sure the ink-pen tip is in place. To prepare the HP Paper Folio: Insert the tablet into the HP Paper Folio so that the camera hole of the folio and the camera on the tablet align. Rotate the folio so that the empty notebook side is on the left or the right, whichever is your preference. -
Page 42: Storing The Hp Duet Pen
If you start a notebook in Capture book mode (off-screen duplication), you cannot write in the same notebook with the pen in stylus mode. Storing the HP Duet Pen When you finish using the pen, replace the cap. Chapter 8 HP Duet Pen... -
Page 43: Managing Power
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. -
Page 44: Running On Ac Power
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the tablet, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Connect the tablet to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the tablet battery while you are aboard aircraft. -
Page 45: Powering Off (Turning Off) The Tablet
Powering off (turning off) the tablet The Power off command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and tablet. Power off the tablet under any of the following conditions: When the tablet will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period ●... -
Page 46: 10 Managing Files
10 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. -
Page 47: Printing Files
Printing files Before you can print, a printing service must be installed on your tablet. To determine what services are currently available: Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under System, touch Printing. From here you can open each available service to turn it on or off, determine which printers it makes available, and adjust the service's settings. -
Page 48: Cloud Storage And File Sharing
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. -
Page 49: 11 Securing Your Tablet
11 Securing your tablet Setting a screen lock Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon 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. -
Page 50: Locking And Unlocking The Tablet
Locking and unlocking the tablet Locking Set a screen lock (see Setting a screen lock on page 43), voice wake-up (see Setting a voice wake-up (select tablets only) on page 43), or trusted face (see Setting a trusted face on page 43). -
Page 51: Setting Guest User Mode
Setting guest user mode Guest user mode allows others access to areas of your tablet that you specify. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Device, touch Users, and then touch Guest. After you add a guest, your tablet logs out of your account and switches automatically to the guest account. -
Page 52: 12 Using Storage
12 Using storage Inserting microSD cards To insert or remove a card with a card tray: Insert a card removal tool or small straightened paper clip (1) into the card tray access hole. Press in gently only until the card tray is ejected. Remove the tray (2) from the tablet and insert the card (3). -
Page 53: Accessing Microsd Cards Or Usb Drives
Accessing microSD cards or USB drives To access microSD cards or USB drives: Turn on your tablet. Insert your microSD card, or connect your USB drive. Access your files from the storage devices. Unmounting/disconnecting microSD cards NOTE: Always unmount microSD cards before removing them. Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Device, touch Storage, and then under SD Card, touch Unmount SD card. -
Page 54: 13 Backing Up And Recovering Your Data
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 tablet. -
Page 55: Factory Data Reset
Factory data reset Resetting with your tablet turned on If your 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 your tablet: Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon Under Personal, touch Back up &... -
Page 56: Starting Your Tablet Using The Recovery Menu
To boot into the Recovery menu, press and hold the volume up (+) button and the power button at the same time until the HP logo is displayed. When the Recovery menu appears, use the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons to highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the power button to confirm the selection. -
Page 57: Updating Your Tablet Using A File-Based Update
Before performing the following procedure, connect your tablet to AC power. Download the latest operating system restore image for your tablet. 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 and download your Android operating system software. -
Page 58: 14 Maintenance
14 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 the following products to safely clean your tablet: Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, ●... -
Page 59: Cleaning An Optional Keyboard
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: To prevent damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip between the keys. -
Page 60: 15 Accessibility Features
15 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. -
Page 61: Index
11 volume down 7, 8 headsets, connecting 18 serial number 11 volume up 7, 8 help, obtaining 3 service 11 Home icon 3 wireless certification 11 hovering with the HP Duet Pen WLAN 11 calendar, using 24 language 26 Index... - Page 62 29 using 31 Sleep left-edge swipe touch screen waking 33 exit 7, 8 gesture 20 pen tip 34 HP Duet Pen Limited Warranty, locating 2 photos initiate 7, 8 location settings 28 taking your own 16 pen 33 viewing 17...
- Page 63 videos recording your own 16 viewing 17 voice search icon 3 voice wake-up, setting 43 volume button, identifying 7, 8 Wi-Fi connecting to 12 settings 26 Wi-Fi icon 4 widgets using 23 wireless certification label 11 wireless displays, connecting 18 WLAN antennas, identifying 7, 9 WLAN device 11 WLAN label 11...