User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Starting right ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Best practices ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Fun things to do .................................................................................................................................... 1 More HP resources .
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) ..............................
Saving files ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Printing Files ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Installing software ............................................................................................................................... 33 Cloud storage and file sharing ......................
Power button lockout (select devices only) ........................................................................................ 46 On-screen display (OSD) lockout (select devices only) ..................................................................... 46 15 Accessibility features .................................................................................................................................... 47 Index ..................................................................................
1 Starting right NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide or Setup Instructions poster that is included in the box with your device. IMPORTANT: Depending on your device, before using the device for the first time, connect it to external power, and then charge the battery for at least 15 minutes. To start using your device, follow these instructions: 1.
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/ country/us/en/wwcontact.us.html. ● Telephone numbers. ● HP service center locations. Google ● Access Google online help and support. ● Basic operating instructions. ● Important regulatory notices. ● Warranty information about this device.
2 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: Icon The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. Description All apps (select devices only)—Displays a list of all apps. To see all widgets, touch or click the Widgets tab.
Icon Description NOTE: This icon does not display on all screens. When on the Quick Settings Menu, the Notifications icon displays. Quick Settings Menu—Display icons on the top of the screen to notify you about new messages or events. When on the Notifications menu, the Quick Settings Menu icon displays. Wi-Fi—Allows you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth™—Provides pairing options for use with Bluetooth-capable devices such as keyboards, mice, and headsets (all purchased separately).
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 wireless button) Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or off. Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
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. Internal microphones Record sound. Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information.
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. Security cable slot ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
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. NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the device is off. USB 3.
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. NOTE: ● Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
3 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 only). For more information on the location of your antennas, see the Quick Start guide or Setup Instructions Poster included with your device.
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. To connect to a wired network: 1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) or a micro-USB-to-LAN adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
3. Under Wireless and networks, turn on Bluetooth , and then touch or click Bluetooth 4. Touch or click your device name to make it visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices. 5. To find available Bluetooth devices, touch or click Search for devices. 6. When the device name appears, touch or click it to pair the device to your device. . NOTE: To maximize battery life, turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
3. To set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, touch or click Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 4. To share your device's mobile data connection, touch or click Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering. To disable tethering: 1. 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 . 2. Under Wireless and networks, More ..., touch or click Tethering and portable hotspot. 3.
Connecting to a wireless display (select devices only) To connect to a wireless display: 1. 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 . 2. Touch or click Wireless & Networks, and then touch or click Cast screen. – or – Touch or click Display, and then touch or click Cast screen.
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 connection speed will be. ● Make sure there are no major obstacles, such as walls, between the device and the receiver. ● Stream media files directly from your device, not wirelessly from the Internet.
4 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. NOTE: You can run some apps and media features offline without an Internet connection.
Taking a screenshot (select devices only) ▲ To take 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 the Gallery. Viewing photos or videos (select devices only) ● To view the photos or videos in your Gallery, touch or click the Gallery or the Photos icon. ● To delete a photo or video, touch or click the photo or video, and then touch or click Delete.
Connecting headsets (select devices only) WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices or Product Notices. You can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your device. Many headsets with integrated microphones are commercially available.
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. 1. Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on your device. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device. 3. The device screen image now appears on your display device.
5 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). NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports on the device (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. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone or touch screen and then moving your fingers together.
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 move. ● To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
6 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 NOTE: (select devices only). The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary. ● To open an app, touch or click the icon for the app.
To remove an app from the Home screen: 1. On a touch screen, touch and hold the icon. 2. 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. Using the on-screen keyboard (select devices only) The on-screen keyboard is displayed by an app when you need to enter information. NOTE: The appearance of the keyboard may vary.
● 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 1. 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 . 26 2. Under Device, touch or click Storage, and then touch or click Apps. 3.
7 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. – or – Touch or click , touch or click a contact name, and then touch or click the Answer a call—Slide the icon. icon outside the circle.
8 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 . – or – ● On a touch screen, swipe down from the top-right edge, and then touch or click the Settings icon . Wireless and networks Select preferences for connecting your device to wireless and other types of networks.
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. ◦ Phone ringtone (select devices only)—Touch or click Phone ringtone, touch or click a ringtone to select it, 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 or click the app. ● Users—Enable or disable additional users for use your device. Personal ● Enable widgets—Enable or disable Home Screen widgets.
● ● ◦ 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. ◦ Mouse/trackpad—Touch or click Pointer speed, touch the slider to select the desired speed, and then touch or click OK.
9 Managing files HP File Manager (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. To access File Manager: 1. Select the File Manager icon from the Home screen. 2. Select the storage device in the left navigation column to access files and folders from that device.
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: Print. You can also find the Print option from a supported app. From the app’s menu, touch or click From here you can open each available service to turn it on or off, check which printers it makes available, and adjust the service's settings. To print a document: 1. Touch or click Menu, and then Print. 2.
10 Backing up and recovering your data Automatically updating apps Some online marketplaces update your apps automatically. Some keep a record of your purchases as well as your last synched settings. If you should need to perform a recovery on your device, this record will be available to retrieve all of your settings, favorites, and apps. NOTE: The auto-update feature is a setting in the online marketplace, not on 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: 1. 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 . 2.
6. Use the volume down (-) button to highlight Yes -- delete all user data. 7. Press the power button to begin the reset. A recovery system screen shows the reset process. 8. When the screen displays the message Data wipe complete, highlight Reboot system now, and then press the power button to select. The device restarts. Starting up using the recovery menu If your device is unable to boot into the operating system, you can perform a system recovery by directly accessing the Recovery menu. 1.
Updating the device using a file-based update NOTE: Before performing the following procedure, plug in the AC adapter for your device, if one has been provided. 1. Download the latest operating system restore image for your device. a. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the on-screen instructions to select your country and your product. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to access your Android operating system software. 2. Locate update.zip and copy it to a memory card. 3.
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. When the device is off and unplugged from external power, the battery in the device slowly discharges.
Running on AC power For information about connecting to AC power, see the Quick Start guide or Setup Instructions poster included with your device. The device does not use battery power when the device is connected to AC external power with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. WARNING! 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.
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.
12 Using an external or attached keyboard and mouse (select devices only) Using an attached keyboard, or connecting an external keyboard and mouse allows you to type, select items, scroll and to perform other functions. 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.
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. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible. Opens a list of apps that you have used recently. ● Touch or click an app to open it.
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.
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.) 1. Vacuum the vents on the device case. 2. 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 and position. Setting a screen lock 1. 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 . 2.
1. Set a lock screen PIN/password. 2. Charge the battery (select devices only). 3. 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 . 4. Under Personal, touch or click Security, and then under Encryption, touch or click Encrypt device. NOTE: Read the information about encryption carefully.
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.
Index A AC adapter light identifying 4 AC adapter, testing 39 accessibility 31 accessibility features 47 accessory battery connector, identifying 4 accounts 28, 31 action keys identifying 5 airplane mode key 5 all apps icon 3 apps 24 downloading 25 uninstalling 26 Audio-in (microphone) jack identifying 5 Audio-out (headphone) jack identifying 5 audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack identifying 5 B back icon 3 backup and recovery 34 battery 28 discharging 38 battery power 38 Bluetooth 10, 11, 28 B
M memory card reader, identifying 6 memory card, identifying 6 Micro-USB charging port, identifying 6 microphone, connecting 17 Miracast 10 mute light, identifying 6 N network 10 mobile 12, 27 network jack, identifying networks 28 num lock key identifying 6 7 O one-finger slide touch screen gesture 23 optical drive, identifying 6 P password 45 photos printing 17 taking your own 16 viewing 17 PIN 45 portable hotspot 12 ports DisplayPort 5 HDMI 5, 18, 19 Micro-USB charging port 6 USB 2.0 7 USB 2.
wi-fi 10, 28 widgets 24 wireless certification label 9 wireless light 8 WLAN antennas, identifying 8 WLAN device 9 WLAN label 9 WWAN antennas, identifying 8 50 Index
