Hewlett-Packard 7 1800 Operation Manual

User Guide

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First Edition: August 2013

Document Part Number: 723692-001

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 refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or to request a full refund of the tablet, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Table of contents

1 The basics ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Lock and unlock the screen .................................................................................................................. 1

2 Using the Home screen .................................................................................................................................. 2

3 Using apps and widgets ................................................................................................................................. 4

Using the on-screen keyboard ............................................................................................................. 4

Using Gmail .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Using the calendar ............................................................................................................................... 5

Using Google Now ............................................................................................................................... 5

Using the clock ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Downloading apps ................................................................................................................................ 5

Uninstalling apps .................................................................................................................................. 5

4 Using the cameras .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Taking your own photo ......................................................................................................................... 7

Recording a video ................................................................................................................................ 7

Taking a screenshot ............................................................................................................................. 7

Viewing photos or videos ..................................................................................................................... 7

Printing photos ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5 Connecting to networks ................................................................................................................................. 9

Connect to a wireless network ............................................................................................................. 9

Connect to Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................... 9

Connect to a Windows® computer ....................................................................................................... 9

6 Using Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 10

WIRELESS & NETWORKS ................................................................................................................ 10

DEVICE .............................................................................................................................................. 10

PERSONAL ........................................................................................................................................ 10

ACCOUNTS ....................................................................................................................................... 11

SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 11

7 Securing your tablet ..................................................................................................................................... 12

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8 Backing up and recovering your data ......................................................................................................... 13

Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............................................................................ 13

Back up and reset .............................................................................................................................. 13

Factory data reset .............................................................................................................................. 13

9 More HP resources ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

1 The basics

To start using your tablet, follow these instructions:

NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide included in the box with

your tablet.

IMPORTANT: Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to external power, and then

charge the battery for at least 15 minutes.

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 about 5 seconds until the HP logo is displayed.

The first time you turn on the tablet, you will see a Welcome screen.

IMPORTANT: If the battery image is not displayed on the screen, press the power button

briefly to display the image, and then press and hold the power button until the HP logo is displayed.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a language, connect to a wireless network, and sign

into your Google™ account.

NOTE: If you do not have a Google account, you can create one now. When you sign into a

Google account, the email, contacts, calendar events, and data associated with that account are synchronized with your tablet. If you have additional Google accounts, you can add them later.

Lock and unlock the screen

Lock—Press the power button.

Unlock—Press the power button to turn on the tablet, then place your finger on the lock icon

and slide your finger to the unlock position.

Lock and unlock the screen 1

2 Using the Home screen

The Home screen provides a central location where you can access information and email, browse the Web, stream videos, view photos, and access social media websites.

NOTE: The appearance of the Home screen may vary.

Swipe down from the top to display notifications.

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Swipe up from the bottom to display Google Now cards.

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Touch an icon to perform the action described in the table.

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Icon Description

(1)

(2)

(3)

Search—Type one or more keywords to search with Google.

All apps—Displays a list of all installed apps.

To see all widgets, tap the Widgets tab.

Recent apps—Opens a list of apps that you have used recently.

Touch an app to open it.

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To remove an app from the list, swipe it to the left or right.

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