HP (Hewlett-Packard) F4C56UAABA manual

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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related inju ries or of ove rheating th e computer, do not place the compu ter directly on your lap or o bstruct the computer air ven ts. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do n ot allow another hard surface, such as an adjoinin g optional printer, or a soft surface, such [...]

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1 Starting right This tablet is a powe rful tool designed to enhance yo ur work and enterta inment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your tablet , fun things to do with your tabl et, and where to find additional HP resources. Visit the HP Apps Store The HP Apps Store offe rs a wide choice of popula r games, entertai [...]

More HP resources You have already u sed Setup I nstructions to turn on the tablet an d locate this guide. T o locate resources that provide product details, ho w- to information, and mo re, use this table. Resource Contents Setup Instructions ● Overview of tablet setup and features Help and Support To access Help and Support, on the Start screen[...]

Resource Contents Limited Warranty * To access this guide: 1. On the Start screen, type support , and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Select My computer , and then select Warranty and services . – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments . ● Specific warranty information about this tablet *You can find the expressly provide[...]

2 Getting to know your tablet Finding your hardware an d software information Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your tablet: 1. On the Start screen, type control panel , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , and then in the System area, tap Device Manager . A list displays all the device s install[...]

Front Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wirele ss signals to comm unicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Webcam Records video and captures photograp hs. Some models allow you to video conference and ch at online using streaming video. To use the webcam, on the Start screen, tap the Camera app. (3) Webcam [...]

Back Component Description (1) Volume down button To decrease speaker vo lume, press the bottom edge of the button. (2) Volume up button To increase speaker volume, press the top edge of the button. (3) Camera Records video and captures photographs. To use the webcam, on the Start screen, tap the Camera app. (4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (micr[...]

Top edge Component Description (1) 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 briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the tablet is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernat[...]

Bottom edge Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Serial number and product number Provide importa nt information to identify your tablet. When contacting support, you will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number. Locate these numbers before you contact support. (3) Power [...]

Labels The labels affixed to the tablet provide informa tion you may need wh en you trouble shoot system problems or travel internationa lly with the tablet. IMPORTANT: F or help finding these locations, refer to Getting to know your tablet on page 4 . All labels described in this section are l ocated on the ba ck of the table t. ● Serial number [...]

3 Connecting to a network Your tablet can travel with you wherever you go. But e ven at home, you can expl ore the globe an d access information from millions of websites using your tablet and a wireless network connection. This chapter will help you ge t connected to that world. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data a[...]

To share folders or l ibraries on the sa me network: 1. From the Windows desktop, op en File Expl orer . 2. Tap the Share menu on the Librarie s window, and then tap Specific people . 3. Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then tap Add . 4. Tap Share and then follo w the on-screen instru ctions. To share information from you r Local Disk: 1. F[...]

Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN an d connect to the In ternet, you need the following eq uipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-spee d Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider ● A wireless router (2) (purchased separately) ● A wireless tablet (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless route [...]

Connecting to a WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the WL AN device is on. 2. From the Windows desktop, tap the network status ic on in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 3. Select yo ur WLAN fro m the list. 4. Tap Connect . If the WLAN is a security-enab led WLAN, you ar e p rompted to enter a sec[...]

For information about inserting and removing the SIM, see the Insertin g and removing a SIM on page 14 section in this ch apter. For information about HP Mobile Broad band and ho w to activate service with a preferred mobile network oper ator, see the HP Mo bile Broadband info rmation included wi th your tablet. Inserting and removing a SIM CAUTION[...]

4 Enjoying entertainment features Use your HP table t as an entertainme nt hub to socia lize via the webcam, enjo y and manage yo ur music, and download and watch movies. Or, to m ake your tablet an even mo re powerfu l entertainment center, connect externa l devices like a monitor, projec tor, or TV, or sp eakers and headphones. Using the webcam T[...]

To connect wireless headpho nes or headsets to your tab l et, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal inju ry, lower the volume setting before puttin g on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safe ty information, see th e Regulatory, Saf ety and Environmental Notices . To access this [...]

To see the tablet scre en image on a hi gh-definition TV or monitor, connect the hig h-definition device according to the fo llo wing instructions. 1. Connect one end of th e HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the tablet. 2. Connect the other en d of the cable to the high-definition T V or monitor. Setting up HDMI audio HDMI is the only video interface[...]

5 Navigating the screen You can navigate the tablet screen by using touch gestures. Using touch screen gestures A touch screen tablet allows you to control it ems o n the screen directly with your fing ers. One-finger slide The one-finge r slide is mostly u sed to pan o r scroll through lists and pa ges, but you can use it for other interact ions, [...]

Scrolling Scrolling is useful fo r moving the pointer u p, down, left, or right on a page or image. ● Place two fingers on the screen and th en drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion. Pinching/zooming Pinching and zooming allow you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers ap art on the screen and then movi[...]

Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn i tems such as photos. ● Anchor the forefinger of yo ur left hand on the object you want to rotate. Using you r right hand, slide your forefinge r around in a swe eping motion from 1 2 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your forefing er from 3 o’clock to 12 o ’cloc[...]

Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your ope n apps so that you can switch to them quickly. ● Gently swipe your finger inward from the le ft edge of the display to switch between apps. Without lifting your finger, swipe ba ck toward the left edge to reveal a ll open apps. Using touc h screen gest ures 21[...]

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe ▲ From the Windows Start screen , gently swip e your finger from the top edge or th e bottom edge of the display onto the scre en to disp lay app command op tions that allow you to customize ap ps. IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app. 22 Chapter 5 Navigating the s[...]

6 Managing power Your tablet can operate o n either battery powe r or external power. Wh en the tablet is running on battery powe r only and an AC powe r source is not available to charge the b attery, it is importa nt to monitor and con serve the battery ch arge. Your tab let supports an opt imal power plan to manage how your tablet uses and conse[...]

Setting password protection on wakeup To set the table t to prompt for a password when th e tablet exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the se steps: 1. On the Start screen, type power options , and then select Power Options . 2. In the left pane, tap Require a pas sword on w akeup . 3. Tap Change Settings that a re currently un available . 4. Tap Re[...]

Finding battery information To monitor the sta tus of your batt ery, or if the ba ttery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To access batter y information, on the Start screen, type support , select the HP Support As sistant app, and then select Battery and performa nce . HP Support Assistant pr ovides the foll[...]

Resolving a low battery level when th e tablet cannot exit Hibernation When the tablet lac ks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these step s: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the ta blet and to ex ternal power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressin g the power button . Running on external AC power For information about connecting to AC p ower, refe[...]

To test th e AC adapter: 1. Shut down the tablet. 2. Connect the AC a dapter to the tablet, a nd then plu g it into an AC outlet. 3. Turn on th e tablet. ● If the power lights turn on , the AC ad apter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off , check the connection fro m the AC adapter to th e tablet and the connectio n from the AC[...]

7 Maintaining your tablet It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your tablet in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about improving the performanc e of your tablet by running tools su ch as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides informa tion about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cl[...]

CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal componen ts, do not spray cleaning ag ents or liquids directly on any tablet surfa ce. Liquids dripped on the surface can perman ently damage internal components. Cleaning the display Gently wipe the di splay using a soft, lint -free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Cleaning the edges or cov[...]

8 Securing your tablet and information Tablet security is essential for protecting the co nfidentiality, integ rity, and availabil ity of your information. Standard se curity solutions provided by the Windows operating syste m, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third- party software can help protect your tablet from a[...]

Setting Windows passwords Password Function User password Protects access to a Windows user account. Administrator password Protects administrat or-level access to tablet contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Function Administrator password ● Must be e[...]

software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you up grade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect you r tablet. Using antivirus software Computer viruses can disable program s, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software[...]

If you have instal led third-party software after yo u purchased your tablet , regularly update the software. Software compani es provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionali ty of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up you r wireless network, alw ays enable security fe atures[...]

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic In put/Output System (BIOS), controls co mmunication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives , display, keyboard, mous e, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of dev ices installed, the startup seque nce of the tablet, and the amou[...]

Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tablet or an un successful installation, do wnload and install a BIOS update only when the tab let is connected to relia ble external power using the AC adapter. Do no t download or insta ll a BIOS update while the tablet is runn ing on battery p oweror connected to an optional [...]

10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your tablet includes to ols provided by Wind ows to help you sa feguard your informa tion and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you retu rn your tablet to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all with simple steps. This chapter provides informatio n ab out t[...]

Using Windows Refresh fo r quick and easy recovery When your tablet is not workin g properly and yo u need to regain system st ability, the Window s Refresh option allo ws you to start fres h a nd keep what is importan t to you. IMPORTANT: Refresh re moves any traditional applications that were not origina lly installed on the system at the factory[...]

11 Specifications Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to trave l internationally with the tab let. The tablet operates on DC powe r, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rate d at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Althoug h the tablet can be po wered from a standalone DC p [...]

12 Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the rele ase of static electricity wh en tw o objects come into contact—for example, the sho ck you receive wh en you walk across th e carpet and touc h a metal door knob . A discharge of static ele ctricity from fingers or other electrostati c conductors may damage electronic components. To p[...]

Index A AC adapter, testing 26 ambient light sensor , identifyin g 5 antivirus software, using 32 audio features, testing 16 audio-out (headph one)/audio-in (microphone) jack 6 B back 9 backing up data 37 backing up software and information 33 backups 36 battery discharging 25 low battery levels 25 battery informat ion, finding 25 battery power 24 [...]

remove everything and reinstall Windows 37 reset 37 steps 37 right-edge swipe 20 S security, wireless 12 serial number 8, 9 serial number, tablet 8, 9 service labels locating 9 setting password prot ection on wakeup 24 setup of WLAN 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 31 shipping the table t 29 shutdown 27 SIM inserting 14 SIM slot, identifying 8 Sle[...]