User Guide
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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 .
ACCOUNTS ....................................................................................................................................... 13 SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 13 7 Securing your tablet ..................................................................................................................................... 14 8 Backing up and recovering your data ..............
1 The basics NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide included in the box with your tablet. IMPORTANT: Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to external power, and then charge the battery for at least 15 minutes. To start using your tablet, follow these instructions: 1.
2 Using 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: The appearance of the Home screen may vary. ● Swipe down from the top to display notifications. ● Swipe up from the bottom to display Google Now cards. ● Touch an icon to perform the action described in the table. Icon Description Search—Allows you to type one or more keywords to search with Google.
3 Using apps and widgets Apps are shortcuts placed on the Home screen and used to open applications 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. To see all apps, touch . ● To open an app, touch the icon.
Using the calendar ● Touch the Calendar icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: When you add a Google account, the email, calendar, and contacts associated with the account are synchronized automatically. ● To add the Calendar to the Home screen, touch and hold the Calendar icon until it appears on the Home screen. Using Google Now Google Now uses time of day, your current location, and your location history to display information on your commute.
4 Using the cameras Take your own photo or take screenshots with the front camera. Taking your own photo ● Touch ● To take a photo, touch the rotating camera icon above the blue circle, and then touch the blue circle. , and then touch . The photo is saved in the Gallery. Recording a video ● Touch ● To record a video, touch the video camera icon. , and then touch . The blue circle turns red. ● To begin recording, touch the red circle. ● To stop recording, touch and hold the red circle.
6 4. Touch 5. Enter the activation code, and then touch Activate. , and then touch the HP ePrint icon.
5 Connecting to networks You can connect the tablet to a wireless network, Bluetooth® devices (select models only), a mobile network (select models only), or a Windows® computer. 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. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Touch 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, be sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. 3.
Connect to a mobile network (select models only) If a SIM card is not preinstalled, a SIM card can be purchased from a mobile carrier. To insert the SIM card, see the Quick Start guide included with your product. 1. Touch 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch More ..., touch Mobile Networks, select SIM1 or SIM2, and then touch Access Point Names. 3. Touch the , and then touch . , touch Select New APN, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
IMPORTANT: If you do not have a Miracast-compatible display device, you must use a Miracastcompatible external adapter (purchased separately) that connects to the display device. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect the adapter to the display device. 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.
10 ● Stream media files directly from your tablet, not wirelessly from the Internet. Streaming from the Internet uses the tablet's wireless connection for both Miracast and Internet, and it can reduce the wireless bandwidth. ● Consult the adapter manufacturer for support.
6 Using Settings Use Settings for connecting to networks, setting preferences, and finding information about your tablet. ● Touch , and then touch . – or – ● Swipe down from the top, touch , and then touch . WIRELESS & NETWORKS ● Wi-Fi—Enable or disable Wi-Fi, and connect to a wireless network so that you check email, search the Web, or access social media websites. ● Bluetooth—Enable or disable Bluetooth, and pair a Bluetooth device, such as a headset or keyboard, with your tablet.
◦ Auto-rotate screen—Select the check box to enable, or clear the check box to disable. ◦ Sleep—Select a time period after which the tablet will go to sleep. ◦ Daydream—Select an image to display when the tablet is daydreaming, and then touch Start now, or touch When to daydream, and then select While docked, While charging, or Either. ◦ Font size—Select Small, Normal, Large, or Huge. ◦ Wireless display—Touch to display a list of available wireless devices.
● ◦ Google voice typing—Touch the check box to enable this feature, and then touch set preferences. Clear the check box to disable it. . ◦ Voice search—Touch to set preferences for Google voice search. ◦ Text-to-speech output—Touch to enable and set preferences for Google Text-to-speech Engine. ◦ Mouse/trackpad—Touch Pointer speed, touch the slider to select the desired speed, and then touch OK. to Backup & reset—Set preferences for BACKUP & RESTORE, and PERSONAL DATA.
7 Securing your tablet To prevent others from accessing the data on your tablet, select a screen lock method. Set a screen lock 1. Touch 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. , and then touch . NOTE: If you have previously set a screen lock, you must unlock the screen before changing the lock settings.
8 Backing up and recovering your data 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. Technology is always changing, and updating apps, widgets, and the operating system allows your tablet to run the latest technology available.
9 Using the voice calling features (for voice tablets only) 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. – or – Touch , touch a contact name, and then touch the Answer a call—Slide the End a call—Touch the icon. icon outside the circle. icon at the bottom of the screen. Send a call to voicemail—Slide the Return a recent call—Touch the icon outside the circle.
10 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. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/wwcontact.us.html. ● Email support. ● Find telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Access Google online help and support. ● Important regulatory notices. ● Important regulatory notices. ● Warranty information about this tablet.
Index A accounts 11 all apps icon 2 apps 3 P password 14 photos 5 printing 5 viewing 5 PIN 14 printing 5 Product Notices 17 B back icon 2 backup and recovery 15 battery 11 Beats Audio 11 Bluetooth 7, 11 Q Quick Start 17 C calendar 3 camera 5 clock 3 computer 7 R recent apps icon S screen lock screenshot screenshots search icon settings 11 sound 11 storage 11 D date & time 11 display 11 download 3 F Face Unlock 14 factory data reset 15 G Gmail H home icon 2 W warranty 17 wi-fi 7, 11 widgets 3 Windows