The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only warranties for
HP products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying
such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
First Edition: August 2015
Document Part Number: 829047-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your tablet.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this tablet, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the tablet, please contact
your seller.
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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
Connecting to a wireless network ......................................................................................................................... 9
Activating data transfer (select tablets only) ........................................................................................................ 9
Activating tethering or a portable hotspot (select tablets only) .......................................................................... 9
Browsing the Internet .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Using Bluetooth wireless devices ........................................................................................................................ 10
Turning o data connections ............................................................................................................................... 10
Using a camera .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Taking a photo ................................................................................................................................... 11
Switching between cameras ............................................................................................................. 11
Recording a video .............................................................................................................................. 11
Taking a screenshot .......................................................................................................................... 12
Viewing photos or videos .................................................................................................................. 12
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Streaming content to a high-denition TV or monitor ..................................................................... 13
Tips and recommendations for best performance ........................................................ 13
Connecting to a wireless display .................................................................................... 13
Improving the display resolution .................................................................................... 14
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Improving the connection speed to improve performance ............................................ 14
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 15
Using touch gestures ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Using an optional external keyboard .................................................................................................................. 17
6 Using apps and widgets ................................................................................................................................ 18
Organizing apps and widgets on the Home screen ............................................................................................. 18
Using the on-screen keyboard (select devices only) ........................................................................................... 19
Using email .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Using the calendar ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Using the clock ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
7 Using Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Personal ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
System ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
8 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 22
Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................... 22
Viewing battery life ........................................................................................................................... 22
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 22
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Powering o (turning o) the tablet ................................................................................................................... 23
10 Securing your tablet .................................................................................................................................. 27
Setting a screen lock ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Locking and unlocking the tablet ........................................................................................................................ 27
Encrypting your tablet ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting guest user mode ..................................................................................................................................... 28
11 Using storage ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Manually updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............................................................................ 32
Back up and reset ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Factory data reset ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Resetting with the tablet turned on ................................................................................................. 33
Resetting with the tablet turned o ................................................................................................. 33
Starting up using the recovery menu .................................................................................................................. 34
Updating the tablet using an over-the-air (OTA) update .................................................................................... 34
Updating the tablet using a le-based update ................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning your tablet ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 35
Cleaning an optional keyboard ....................................................................................... 36
14 Accessibility Features ................................................................................................................................ 37
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
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1Starting right
NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide poster that is included in the box
with your tablet.
IMPORTANT: Before using the tablet for the rst 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.After charging the battery, and while the battery image is displayed on the screen, turn on the tablet by
pressing and holding the power button for up to 5 seconds until the HP logo is displayed.
IMPORTANT: If the battery image is not displayed on the screen, press the power button briey to
display the image, and then press and hold the power button until the HP logo is displayed.
The rst time you turn on the tablet, you will see the Welcome screen.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to:
●
Select a language.
●
Connect to a wireless network.
Best practices
To get the most from your smart investment, we recommend the following steps:
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If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting
on page 9.
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Become familiar with the tablet hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know your
tablet on page 3 and Using apps and widgets on page 18.
●
Update or purchase antivirus software at the Google PlayTM store (select tablets only) .
NOTE: On select tablets, you may nd a dierent online marketplace app.
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Set a screen lock for the tablet. See Securing your tablet on page 27.
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More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
ResourceContents
HP support
For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/
country/us/en/wwcontact.us.html.
– or –
Use the HP Support Assistant app (select countries only).
To access from the Home screen, touch the All Apps icon
, and then touch the HP Support Assistant app .
Follow the on-screen instructions to contact support.
Quick Start guide.
The Quick Start guide is located in the tablet box.
Product Notices
The Notices document may be provided in the following
ways:
●
With the HP User Guides app provided on your tablet.
To access, touch the All Apps icon , and then
touch the HP User Guides app . Select the
document.
Limited Warranty*
This document may be provided in the following ways:
●
With the HP User Guides app provided on your tablet.
To access, touch the All Apps icon , and then
touch the HP User Guides app . Select the
document.
●
On the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/
orderdocuments.
●
In the box with your tablet
●
Telephone numbers
●
HP service center locations
●
Overview of tablet setup and features
●
Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal
●
Warranty information about this tablet
* For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you can write to HP at Hewlett Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Oce, Singapore
911507. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address.
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2Getting to know your tablet
Using the Home screen
The Home screen provides a central location where you can customize the information, media, and apps you
would like to access quickly.
Touch 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.
IconDescription
All apps—Displays a list of all apps.
Widgets—Displays a list of all widgets.
To see all widgets, touch and hold on the Home screen until the Widgets icon
displays, and then touch the Widgets icon.
Back—Opens the previous screen.
Home—Opens the central Home screen.
●
To see a left or right Home screen, swipe to the left or right.
●
To quickly return to the Home screen, touch the Home icon .
Overview—Opens a list of apps that you have used recently.
●
Touch an app to open it.
●
To remove an app from the list, swipe it to the left or right.
NOTE: For some apps, you can touch the X on the top right of the app screen to
close the app.
Settings—Allows you to connect to networks, set preferences, and nd information about
your tablet.
To display settings:
▲
Touch the All Apps icon , and then touch the Settings icon .
– or –
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
Menu—Displays a list of additional options relevant to your current activity. For some
functions and apps, Menu provides access to help information.
Notications—Appear as dierent icons at the top of the screen to notify you about new
messages or events.
To display notications, swipe down from the top edge.
Notications also can display on the lock screen.
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IconDescription
TIP: If you touch and hold on an individual notication you can access the app’s
notication controls.
Quick Settings menu—Provides quick access to the following tasks:
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Open the main Settings menu
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Select users
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Enable or disable Airplane mode
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Change display brightness and rotation settings
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Enable or disable wireless settings
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View battery information and access power settings
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Enable or disable location
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Access other media devices
To display the Quick Settings menu, swipe down twice from the top edge. For more
information about using settings, see Using Settings on page 21.
TIP: The Quick Settings menu is the faster path to Settings. You can also access Settings
using these steps:
▲
Touch the All Apps icon , and then touch the Settings icon .
Interruptions mode—The icon displays when the interrupt mode for notications is
turned on and set at priority. For information about setting interruption sound and
notications, see Device on page 21.
Wi-Fi—The icon displays when Wi-Fi is turned on, which allows you connect to a Wi-Fi
network. For information about connecting to a wireless network, see Connecting to a
wireless network on page 9.
Mobile broadband—The icon displays when mobile broad is turned on, which allows you
to connect to a mobile broadband network. For information about connecting to a
wireless network, see Connecting to a wireless network on page 9
Bluetooth—The icon displays when Bluetooth® is turned on and the tablet can be paired
with Bluetooth-capable devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, and headsets (all
purchased separately). For information about connecting to a wireless network, see Using
Bluetooth wireless devices on page 10
Airplane mode—The icon displays when airplane mode is turned on and wireless features
are turned o. For information about enabling or disabling airplane mode, see Turning o
data connections on page 10.
Battery—Displays information regarding the current state of your tablet's battery.
Google Play store (select tablets only)—Accesses Android apps for your tablet in this
online marketplace featuring both free and paid downloadable content.
NOTE: On select tablets, you may nd a dierent online marketplace app.
Search (varies by country)—Allows you to type one or more keywords to search with the
installed search app.
Voice search (select tablets only; varies by country)—Allows you to touch , and then
speak one or more keywords to search with the installed search app.
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HP Apps
Your tablet may have some of the following apps, or these may be available from the Google Play store
(select tablets only).
NOTE: On select tablets, you may nd a dierent online marketplace app.
To select these apps, touch the All Apps icon , and then touch the HP App you want.
IconDescription
HP Print Service—Allows you to print directly to certain HP printers. For more
HP Media Player—Allows you to view images and photos, listen to music, and use the
camera.
information, see Multimedia on page 11.
HP Support Assistant (select tablets only)—Provides instant access to tablet information,
help resources, and support.
HP Touchpoint Manager (select tablets only)—Provides a cloud-based IT solution that
enables businesses to eectively manage and secure their company assets. HP
Touchpoint Manager helps protect tablets against malware and other attacks, monitors
tablet health, and enables you to reduce time spent solving end-user tablet and security
issues. You can quickly download and install the software, which is highly cost eective
relative to traditional in-house solutions.
HP User Guides app—Provides access to HP Product Notices, Warranty, and User Guide.
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Identifying components
Select the tablet that most closely resembles your tablet to identify the components.
ComponentDescription
(1)Micro-B USB 2.0 portPermits you to connect to power using micro-B USB extension
cable. You can use the cable to connect to a USB power source or
AC adapter.
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, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the tablet
speakers are disabled.
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ComponentDescription
NOTE: Be sure that the tablet cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audioin (microphone).
(4)Rear cameraRecords video and captures photographs.
(5)Front cameraRecords video and captures photographs.
(6)WLAN (wireless local area network) antennaSends and receives wireless signals to communicate with
WLANs.
NOTE: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the
tablet. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless
regulatory notices, see the section of the Product Notices that
apply to your country or region.
(7)SpeakerProduces sound.
(8)Power button
(9)Volume buttonPress to increase or decrease sound.
(10)MicroSD card readerReads optional microSD cards that store, manage, share, or
●
When the tablet is o, press the button to turn on the
tablet.
●
When the tablet is on, press the button briey to initiate
Sleep.
●
When the tablet is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
without waiting for the Power o message can result in the loss
of unsaved information.
access information. For installation instructions, see Using
storage on page 30.
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Display
Users with visual impairments can enter full-screen magnication by touching the screen three times.
To turn on this feature:
1.
2.Under System, touch Accessibility, and then touch Magnication gestures.
3.Slide the switch to the right to turn on the setting.
Labels
The labels axed or etched onto the tablet provide information you may need when you troubleshoot device
problems or travel internationally with the tablet.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section:
The bottom of the tablet, on the back of the display, the back, or the bottom edge of the tablet. Tablet
information may be provided on only one or two labels.
NOTE: Your label may look slightly dierent from the illustrations in this section.
●
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
Service label—Provides important 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.
Your service label will either resemble the back label or bottom-edge label in the examples shown
below. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches the service label on your tablet.
Component
(1)Model number
(2)Serial number
(3)Product number
●
Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the tablet.
●
Wireless certication label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the tablets have been approved for use.
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3Connecting
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)
●
Mobile broadband module (select tablets only)–Connects you to a wireless wide area network (WWAN)
●
Bluetooth—Connects you to components that are in close proximity to your tablet
●
NFC–Connects you to another device by touching your tablet to that device
●
USB–Connects you directly to another device by USB cable
Connecting to a wireless network
NOTE: You must be connected to a wireless network before you can connect to the Internet.
To connect to a wireless network:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.
Under Wireless & networks, touch Wi-Fi , and then slide the switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
3.Touch one of the available networks that is displayed.
4.Type the security key if required, and then touch Connect.
NOTE: To delete the security key for a wireless network to which you have previously connected, touch the
name of the network, and then touch Forget.
Activating data transfer (select tablets only)
To enable data transfer over a mobile network:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.
Under Wireless & networks, touch More , touch Mobile Networks, and then touch Data enabled.
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:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.
Under Wireless & networks, touch More, and then touch Tethering & portable hotspot.
3.To set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
4.To share your tablet's mobile data connection, touch Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering.
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To disable tethering:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.
Under Wireless & networks, touch More, touch Tethering and portable hotspot.
3.To disable tethering, touch USB tethering, and then disconnect the USB device, or touch Bluetooth
tethering.
Browsing the Internet
After you have established an Internet connection, you can surf the Internet using an Internet browser.
To begin surng the Internet:
▲
Touch the All Apps icon , and then touch the browser icon.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices
Pair your tablet with a Bluetooth device, such as a headset, keyboard, or mouse with your tablet.
To connect to a Bluetooth device:
1.Turn on the Bluetooth device.
2.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
3.
Under Wireless & networks, touch Bluetooth .
4.Move the slider to On to turn on Bluetooth.
5.When the tablet name appears, touch it to pair the tablet to your tablet, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to continue.
TIP: If a device you are looking for does not appear, touch the Menu icon , and then touch Refresh.
NOTE: To maximize battery life, turn o Bluetooth when not in use.
Turning o data connections
Airplane mode is a quick way to turn o all data connections. When you turn on airplane mode, these
connections are turned o:
●
Wi-Fi
●
Mobile data
●
Bluetooth
Enabling or disabling airplane mode
▲
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Airplane mode icon .
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4Multimedia
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 tablet an even more powerful entertainment
center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and headphones.
NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary.
NOTE: You can run some apps and media features oine without an Internet connection.
Using a camera
You can take a photo with the rear camera, and take your own photo or screenshots with the front camera.
NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary.
TIP: To access the camera from a locked screen, place your nger on the unlock icon and slide the icon
to the left.
Taking a photo
●
Touch the All apps icon, and then touch the Camera icon .
●
To take a photo, touch the Camera icon .
The photo is saved in Photos.
Switching between cameras
NOTE: The icons will vary depending on the camera program on your tablet.
To switch between the front and rear cameras:
1.
Touch the All apps icon , and then touch the Camera icon .
2.Touch the Rotate camera icon.
Recording a video
NOTE: Some devices may require tapping the selection icon or swiping the screen before choosing the icon.
The icons will vary depending on the camera program on your tablet.
1.
Touch the All apps icon , and then touch the Camera icon .
2.Swipe from the left, and then touch the Video camera icon.
●
To start recording, touch the Video camera icon.
●
To stop recording, touch the square icon.
The video is saved in Photos.
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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.
NOTE: To delete a photo or video, touch the photo or video in Photos, and then touch the Delete icon
.
Printing photos
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.
1.
Select the photo you want to print, and then touch the Menu icon , and then touch Print.
2.Adjust settings in the menu that appears, such as printer, copies, orientation, and so on.
3.Touch the Print icon. For more information, see Printing les on page 25
Using audio
On your tablet, you can stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or mix audio and
video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio devices such as
speakers or headphones.
Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your tablet by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out
(headphone) jack on your tablet.
To connect wireless speakers to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. Before connecting
speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
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 Product Notices.
You can connect wired headphones to the audio-out (headphone) jack on your tablet.
To connect wireless headphones to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
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Connecting headsets
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 Product Notices.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headphones or
headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your tablet.
To connect wireless headphones or headsets to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using video
Your tablet is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites
and download video and movies to watch on your tablet when you are not connected to a network.
Streaming content to a high-denition TV or monitor
Cast screen technology allows you to stream or display content, such as a movie, wirelessly from your tablet
to a compatible display device, such as a high-denition TV or monitor.
Tips and recommendations for best performance
●
Store media content locally on your tablet or on an installed microSD card.
●
Close apps that are not in use.
●
Place your tablet and the display device in the same room.
NOTE: Cast screen video stream performance may be impacted by wireless environment factors, including
use of Bluetooth devices near your tablet, wireless network congestion, and proximity to wireless network.
Connecting to a wireless display
To connect to a wireless display:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Device, touch Display, and then touch Cast screen.
3.Select your wireless display device from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the connection.
If your adapter does not appear in the list of detected adapters, check the following:
●
Make sure the display or adapter is compatible to work with your tablet.
●
Make sure the display or adapter is connected to external power.
●
Make sure your rewall is not blocking the software.
●
Update the adapter rmware using the manufacturer's instructions that came with your adapter or from
the manufacturer's website.
●
Consult the adapter manufacturer for support.
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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 nd 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 display
resolution of the TV.
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 tablet closer to your adapter. The closer your tablet is to the adapter, the better the connection
speed will be.
●
Make sure there are no major obstacles, such as walls, between the tablet and the adapter.
●
Stream media les directly from your tablet, not wirelessly from the Internet. Streaming from the
Internet uses the tablet's wireless connection for both screen cast and Internet, and it can impact
wireless performance.
●
Consult the adapter manufacturer for support.
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5Navigating the screen
You can navigate the tablet screen in the following ways:
●
Touch gestures
●
Keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately)
Using touch gestures
You can navigate your tablet’s screen using touch gestures in the following ways:
●
Use touch gestures directly on the tablet screen
On devices with an attached or external keyboard, the TouchPad helps you navigate the tablet screen and
control the pointer using simple touch gestures.
NOTE: Most of the gestures shown here can be used on either the TouchPad or touchscreen. TouchPad
gestures are not supported in all apps.
Touch
Use the touch gesture to open an item on the screen.
●
Point to an item on the screen, and then touch one nger on the touch screen to open it.
Two-nger pinch zoom
Use the two-nger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
●
Zoom out by placing two ngers apart on the touch screen and then moving your ngers together.
●
Zoom in by placing two ngers together on the touch screen and then moving your ngers apart.
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Left or right swipe
Use the left or right swipe to reveal your open apps, move through home screens, and move through photos
so that you can access them quickly.
NOTE: In select apps, this gesture may provide access to additional settings or other features.
Two-nger top-edge swipe
Use the two-nger swipe from the top edge to display the Quick Settings menu.
One-nger slide
Use the one-nger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.
●
To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one nger 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.
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Using an optional external keyboard
Connecting an external keyboard allows you to type, select items, and scroll to perform some of the same
functions you do using touch gestures. A keyboard also allows you to use action keys and key combinations to
perform specic functions.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have dierent 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 oer the same action key functionality. To nd an Android-compatible keyboard, go to
http://www.hp.com.
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the action key illustrates the assigned
function for that key.
To use an action key function, press the key.
NOTE: On some devices, you may need to press the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
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6Using apps and widgets
An app is an application or software program for your tablet, such as a document reader, le manager, or
game.
●
See all apps—Touch the All apps icon .
●
Open an app —Touch the icon for the app. To return to the Home screen, touch the Home icon .
Widgets are apps with special functionality that displays content that is updated frequently. You can view the
updated content without opening the widget.
●
See all widgets—Touch and hold on the Home screen to display the Widgets icon , and then touch
the
Widgets icon .
●
Open a widget—Touch the icon for the widget. To return to the Home screen, touch the Home icon .
Organizing apps and widgets on the Home screen
NOTE: The icons on the Home screen and the appearance of the Home screen may vary.
Adding an app to the Home screen
1.
Touch the All apps icon on the Home screen.
NOTE: The apps on the screen are initially displayed alphabetically.
2.Touch and hold the app until the Home screen appears, slide the icon into place, and lift your nger.
Adding a widget to the Home screen
1.
Touch and hold on the Home screen to display the Widgets icon , and then touch the Widgets icon
2.Touch and hold the widget icon until the Home screen appears, and then slide the icon into place, and lift
your nger.
Moving an app or widget icon to a dierent location on a Home screen
1.Touch and hold the icon.
2.Slide your nger to the new position.
3.Lift your nger. The icon drops into its new position.
Removing an app or widget icon from the Home screen
1.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.
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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.
Using email
1.
Touch the All Apps icon , and then touch the Email icon.
2.Enter your email user name and password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.To access your email account, touch the Email icon.
Using the calendar
Touch the All Apps icon , touch the Calendar icon , and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: When you add an email account, the email, calendar, and people associated with the account are
synchronized automatically.
Using the clock
To add an alarm, set a timer, use the stopwatch, touch the All Apps icon , touch the Clock icon , touch
the icon for the feature you want, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Touch the
return to the time display. From the time display, you can also:
Clock icon to
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Touch the World icon to select a city to set a time zone.
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Touch the Menu icon to select additional settings for style, volume, and other options.
Downloading apps
Download apps, music, books, games, and more from the Google Play store (select devices only) .
NOTE: On select tablets, you may nd a dierent online marketplace app.
NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet and signed in to an email account to download apps.
1.Touch the icon for the app marketplace.
2.Touch a category.
– or –
Type a keyword in the search eld.
3.To download and install an app, follow the on-screen instructions.
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Uninstalling apps
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Device, touch Apps.
3.Touch the app that you want to uninstall, touch Uninstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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7Using 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 nding information about your tablet.
▲
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
TIP: The fastest path to Settings is swiping down twice, but you can also touch the All Apps icon ,
and then touch the Settings icon .
Wireless & networks
Select preferences for connecting your tablet to wireless and other types of networks. For more information
about connecting to networks, see
Device
Select preferences for sounds, notications, and display settings, view storage and battery information, and
congure users for your tablet.
Connecting on page 9.
NOTE: For information about battery conservation methods, including the battery saver feature, see Using
battery saver on page 23.
NOTE: For information about dening user access, see Setting guest user mode on page 28.
Personal
Select preferences for location information, security features, languages, spelling, keyboards, search
methods, and backup and recovery options.
NOTE: Certain security options are only available after a screen lock has been set.
NOTE: For more details on using security features, see Securing your tablet on page 27.
NOTE: For more details on backup and recovery, see Backing up and recovering your data on page 32.
System
Select preferences for date and time settings, accessibility features, and printing options, and display the
tablet status, legal information, model number, and operating system version.
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8Managing 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. When the tablet is o and unplugged from external power, the battery in the tablet slowly
discharges. The tablet will display a message when the battery reaches a low or critical battery level.
A tablet’s battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the tablet,
screen brightness, external devices connected to the tablet, and other factors.
Factory-sealed battery
The battery[ies] in this tablet cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing the
battery could aect your warranty coverage. If a battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support. When
a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste.
Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
Charging the battery
1.Connect the power adapter to the tablet.
2.Verify that the battery is charging.
The Charging Battery icon appears in the top right corner of the screen.
3.While the battery is charging, keep the AC adapter connected until the battery information in the status
area or notication area reads as 100% charged.
Viewing battery life
To view approximately how much battery life remains:
▲
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Battery icon .
Conserving battery power
To conserve battery power and maximize battery life:
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Lower the brightness on the display.
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Turn o wireless devices when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an
external hard drive connected to a USB port.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
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Initiate Sleep on the tablet when you are not using it by briey touching the power button. To exit Sleep,
press the power button again.
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Turn on the battery saver feature.
Using battery saver
When your battery is getting low and AC power is not available, turn on battery saver. This provides up to 90
minutes of battery life by turning o certain functions.
You can also select the option to turn on battery saver automatically when the battery level reaches certain
percentages.
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Battery icon .
2.
Touch the Menu icon , touch Battery saver, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Running on AC power
For information about connecting to AC power, see the Quick Start guide included with your tablet.
The tablet does not use battery power when the tablet is connected to AC external power with an approved AC
adapter.
WARNING! 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. Some airlines may have dierent
rules and/or restrictions.
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When charging or calibrating a battery
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When installing or modifying system software
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When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the tablet to external AC power:
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The battery begins to charge.
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The screen brightness increases.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
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The tablet switches to battery power.
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Depending on your tablet, the screen brightness may automatically decreases to save battery life.
Powering o (turning o) the tablet
The Power o command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns o the
display and device.
Power o the tablet when the tablet will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended
period.
Follow the recommended Android shutdown procedure.
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1.Press and hold the power button until the Power o message appears.
2.Touch Power o.
If the tablet is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Android power o procedure, try the following
emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
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Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
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Disconnect the tablet from external power.
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9Managing les
Downloading les
You can download a le 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 notications area by swiping down from
the top edge of the screen.
To open the Downloads folder and access your downloaded les:
▲
Touch All Apps , and then touch Downloads icon .
Opening les
You can open les with the app or apps they are associated with. You can open some les with more than one
app. File management apps are available for download in the Google Play store (select devices only) .
NOTE: On select devices, you may nd a dierent online marketplace app.
Saving les
You can use local storage, a microSD card, or online (cloud) storage to save les.
Printing les
Before you can print, you must install a printing service on your tablet. To determine what services are
currently available:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under System, touch Printing.
From here you can open each available service to turn it on or o, determine which printers it makes
available, and adjust the service's settings.
NOTE: Printing steps may vary slightly, depending on the app used.
To print a le
1.Open the app for the le you want to print.
2.Open the le.
3.
Touch the Menu icon , touch the selection for printing, and then follow the on-screen instructions to
print.
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Cloud storage and le sharing
Your tablet includes an online le sharing and cloud content storage service that allows you to access, view,
edit, and manage les on the cloud from your tablet.
With a preinstalled drive, you can store all your les in one place, so you can access them from anywhere and
share them with others.
Transferring les
NOTE: On select tablets, an external storage location, such as a microSD card or cloud storage, must be
available before you can transfer les between your tablet and a computer.
1.Connect the USB cable to your tablet and to a computer.
2.Select how you want your tablet to appear to the computer.
a.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
b.
Under Device, touch Storage, and then touch the Menu icon .
c.Touch USB computer connection, and then select how the tablet appears to the computer:
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Media device (MTP)
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Camera (PTP)
3.Transfer the les using the computer le management system.
Your tablet appears as a drive on the computer. You can copy les back and forth as you would with any
other external device. Refer to your computer’s documentation or help for more information about
drives and le management.
When you have nished transferring les, disconnect the USB cable.
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10Securing your tablet
Setting a screen lock
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
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.
NOTE: If you have previously set a screen lock, you must unlock the screen before changing the lock
settings.
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Swipe—Unlock the screen by swiping in any direction.
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Pattern—Draw a simple pattern to unlock the screen.
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PIN—Enter four or more numbers to unlock the screen.
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Password—Enter four or more letters or numbers. This option provides the most protection, if a
strong password is selected.
4.In Owner info, enter text to be displayed when the screen is locked.
Locking and unlocking the tablet
Locking
1.Set a screen lock (see Setting a screen lock on page 27).
2.Press the power button.
Unlocking
1.Press the power button to turn on the tablet.
2.
Place your nger on the unlock icon and slide the icon up to unlock.
3.Enter your PIN, pattern, or password, or speak your voice wake-up phrase.
TIP: To quickly access the camera from the locked screen, place your nger on the unlock icon and slide
the icon to the left.
Encrypting your tablet
If you disabled encryption during setup, use the steps in this section to encrypt your tablet.
CAUTION: Encryption cannot be reversed. A factory data reset must be performed, which erases all of your
data.
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To provide additional protection in case the tablet is stolen, you can encrypt all of your data, including
accounts, app data, music and other media, and downloaded information. If you encrypt the tablet, you must
enter a PIN/password to decrypt the tablet each time you turn it on.
CAUTION: Encryption may take an hour or more. If the encryption process is interrupted, you will lose data.
1.Set a lock screen PIN/password.
2.Charge the battery.
3.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
4.Under Personal, touch Security, and then under Encryption, touch Encrypt tablet.
NOTE: Read the information about encryption carefully. The Encrypt tablet button is unavailable if
your battery is not charged or your tablet is not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting
your tablet, touch Back.
5.Enter your lock screen PIN/password, and then touch Continue.
6.Touch Encrypt tablet again.
Progress is displayed during encryption. When the encryption is complete, you must enter your PIN/
password. You must also enter your PIN/password each time you turn on the tablet.
Setting guest user mode
Guest user mode allows someone access only certain parts of your tablet, but not others.
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Device, touch Users, and then touch Guest.
After you add a guest, your tablet logs out of your account and switches automatically to guest account.
Setting screen pinning
If you want to provide access only to a certain app, use the screen pinning function to lock the app on the
screen. Others can use the app on your tablet, but cannot leave the app to explore the rest of your tablet.
Turning on Screen Pinning
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Personal, touch Security.
3.Under Advanced, touch Screen pinning, and then slide the switch to the right to turn on screen pinning.
Selecting an app to pin
1.Open the app you want to pin.
2.
Touch Overview .
3.
Drag the open app until you see the Pin icon in the bottom right corner of the app.
4.
Touch the Pin icon , and then follow the on-screen instructions to use Screen pinning.
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Unpinning an app
▲
TIP: For security purposes, if you have a screen lock, then check the Ask for PIN before unpinning. It is
a good idea to have a lock if you let others use your tablet.
Hold both Back and Overview at the same time. You will see a Screen Unpinned message.
NOTE: If you have a PIN, you will be prompted to enter it.
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11Using storage
Inserting microSD cards
1.Lift the cover (1) on the right edge of the tablet.
2.Insert the microSD card (2) in the lower slot, and press in gently on the card until it is rmly seated.
Accessing external microSD cards or USB drives
To access external microSD cards or USB drives:
1.Turn on your tablet.
2.Insert your microSD card, or connect your USB drive.
3.Access your les from the external storage devices.
NOTE: For more information on accessing les from external storage devices, see the documentation
for those devices.
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Unmounting/disconnecting external microSD cards or USB
drives
NOTE: Always unmount external storage devices before disconnecting.
NOTE: You can also use this procedure to unmount microSD cards.
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Device, touch Storage, touch SD Card, and then touch Unmount SD card.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to disconnect your external storage device.
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12Backing 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 tablet, 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 tablet. The online
marketplace available to you will vary based on your tablet and country.
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. Technology is
always changing, and updating apps, widgets, and the operating system allows your tablet to run the latest
technology available. For example, older apps and widgets may not be compatible with the most recent
operating system.
If you download the latest versions of HP and third-party apps and widgets, the operating system will
download updates automatically and notify you when it is ready to install these updates. For more
information:
1.Go to http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the on-screen instructions to select your country and your
product.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to access your Android operating system software.
Back up and reset
HP strongly encourages that you periodically back up your personal data on your tablet to another device, a
dedicated storage device, or to the cloud using one of several commercially available solutions.
You can select preferences for backing up and restoring your data in case of loss.
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Personal, touch Back up & reset.
3.Under Backup & restore, select one or more of the following:
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Back up my data—Touch Back up my data to enable backing up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and
other settings to Internet servers.
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Backup account—Select an email account for backing up data.
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Automatic restore—Touch Automatic restore to enable backed up settings and data to be
restored when an app is reinstalled.
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Factory data reset
Resetting with the tablet turned on
If the tablet starts normally, and if you are able to sign in to the owner account (the rst account added to the
tablet), follow the steps in this section.
To reset all settings and delete all data on the tablet:
1.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
2.Under Personal, touch Back up & reset.
3.Under Personal data, touch Factory data reset.
CAUTION: All data saved on your tablet is deleted when you perform a factory reset. All apps are
uninstalled. It may be possible to restore data in your email account. Back up all important les with an
external storage device or to the cloud using one of several commercially available solutions, before
resetting the tablet.
4.Touch RESET TABLET.
5.If you set a lock screen password for your tablet, enter your password when prompted.
6.Touch ERASE EVERYTHING to begin the reset.
The tablet turns o. When the reset is complete, the tablet starts.
Resetting with the tablet turned o
If the tablet does not start normally, or if you do not remember the lock screen password, you can reset the
tablet without turning it on.
CAUTION: All data saved on your tablet is deleted when you perform a factory reset. All apps are
uninstalled, but it may be possible to restore data in your email account. Back up all important les with an
external storage device or to the cloud using one of several commercially available solutions, before resetting
the tablet.
NOTE: The touch screen is disabled when the tablet is in recovery mode. Use the volume up (+) and volume
down (-) buttons to navigate up or down in the recovery menu.
1.To provide enough power to complete the factory reset process, charge the tablet for at least half an
hour, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the tablet.
2.If a microSD card is installed in the tablet, remove the card before resetting the tablet.
3.With the tablet turned o, press and hold the volume up (+) button and the power button at the same
time.
4.When the system recovery menu appears, use the volume down (-) button to highlight wipe data/
factory reset.
5.Press the power button to select.
The screen displays Conrm wipe of all user data? THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.
6.Use the volume down (-) button to highlight Yes -- delete all user data.
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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, press the volume down (-) button to
highlight reboot system now, and then press the power button to select.
the tablet restarts.
Starting up using the recovery menu
If your tablet is unable to boot into the operating system, you can perform a system recovery by directly
accessing the Recovery menu.
1.Turn o your tablet, and then plug in the AC adapter.
2.With the tablet turned o, press and hold the volume up (+) button and the power button at the same
time.
3.When the system recovery menu appears, use the volume (+) up and volume (-) down buttons to
highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the power button to conrm the selection.
4.Use the volume (+) up and volume (-) down buttons to highlight Yes — delete all user data, and then
press the power button to conrm the selection.
5.Use the volume (+) up and volume (-) down buttons to highlight reboot system now, and then press the
power button to conrm the selection.
Updating the tablet using an over-the-air (OTA) update
1.Turn o your tablet and, if a battery powered device, plug in the AC adapter.
2.Turn on your tablet, and then connect to the Internet.
3.
Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Settings icon .
4.Touch About tablet , touch System updates, and then touch CHECK FOR UPDATE.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions to nish the process. The tablet may restart as updates are applied.
Updating the tablet using a le-based update
NOTE: Before performing the following procedure, plug in the AC adapter for your tablet, if one has been
provided.
1.Download the latest operating system restore image for your tablet.
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 microSD card.
3.Turn o the tablet, and then insert the microSD card containing the update.zip le.
4.To power on the tablet, press and hold the volume up (+) button and the power button.
5.Select apply update from sdcard.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions to nish the process and restart the tablet.
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13Maintenance
It is important that you perform simple maintenance of your tablet to be sure that it works at peak
performance.
Cleaning your tablet
Use one of the following IP 52-compliant products to safely clean your tablet:
CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on
any tablet port surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Close
all ports and I/O doors.
Ethylene glycol n-hexyl ether 0.1%–1.0%, isopropanol 1%–5%, and water 90%–95%
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Sodium hypochlorite 1%–5% with sodium hydroxide 0.5%–2%
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Gentle dish soap and water
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Dry microber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
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Static-free cloth wipes
CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your tablet. If you are not sure that
a cleaning product is safe for your tablet, check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as
alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the product.
Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the tablet. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents
can get trapped in the scratches.
Cleaning procedures
Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your tablet.
WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your tablet while it
is turned on:
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Turn o the tablet.
●
Disconnect external power.
●
Disconnect all powered external devices.
Cleaning the display
Gently wipe the sides and the surface of the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcoholfree glass cleaner.
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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.
●
To clean the keyboard, use a soft microber cloth or a chamois moistened with one of the cleaning
solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.
●
To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a can of
compressed air with a straw extension.
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14Accessibility 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 congured to work
with additional assistive technologies. Use the Search feature on your tablet to locate more information about
assistive features.
NOTE: For additional information about a particular assistive technology product, contact customer support
for that product.
Contacting support
We are constantly rening the accessibility of our products and services and welcome feedback from users. If
you have an issue with a product or would like to tell us about accessibility features that have helped you,
please contact us at +1 (888) 259-5707, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. North American Mountain
Time. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing and use TRS/VRS/WebCapTel, contact us if you require technical
support or have accessibility questions by calling +1 (877) 656-7058, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
North American Mountain Time.