Hewlett-Packard Compaq 8 1400 Tablet, Compaq 7+ 1300 Tablet, Compaq 7 1200 Tablet, 7 Plus 1301 Instruction Manual

User Guide

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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: October 2013

Document Part Number: 750142-001

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 ................................................................................................................................. 3

Using the on-screen keyboard ............................................................................................................. 3

Using the calendar ............................................................................................................................... 3

Using the clock ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Downloading apps ................................................................................................................................ 4

Uninstalling apps .................................................................................................................................. 4

4 Using the cameras .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Taking your own photo ......................................................................................................................... 5

Recording a video ................................................................................................................................ 5

Taking a screenshot ............................................................................................................................. 5

Viewing photos or videos ..................................................................................................................... 5

Printing ................................................................................................................................................. 5

5 Connecting to networks ................................................................................................................................. 7

Connect to a wireless network ............................................................................................................. 7

Connect to a Windows computer (select models only) ........................................................................ 7

6 Using Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 8

WIRELESS & NETWORKS .................................................................................................................. 8

DEVICE ................................................................................................................................................ 8

PERSONAL .......................................................................................................................................... 8

ACCOUNTS ......................................................................................................................................... 9

SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................... 9

7 Securing your tablet ..................................................................................................................................... 10

8 Backing up and recovering your data ......................................................................................................... 11

Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............................................................................ 11

Factory data reset .............................................................................................................................. 11

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9 More HP resources ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

1 The basics

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

your tablet.

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

charge the battery for at least 15 minutes.

To start using your tablet, follow these instructions:

1. After charging the battery, press and hold the power button up to 5 seconds until the Compaq

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 Compaq logo is displayed.

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

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

slide the icon to the unlock

position.

and

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

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Icon Description

Search—Allows you to type one or more keywords to search with Baidu.

Voice search—Allows you to touch , and then speak one or more keywords to search with Baidu.

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.

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To quickly return to the Home screen, touch

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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All apps—Displays a list of all apps.

To see all widgets, touch the Widgets tab.

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