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First Edition: November 2012
Document Part Number: 693654-xx1
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device directly on your lap. Use the device only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another
hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or
clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such
as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC adapter comply with the useraccessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
Changing the boot order ................................................................................... 72
Removing the HP Recovery partition ................................................................................. 72
8 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 73
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 73
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 73
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 76
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
the tablet.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
●
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and
●
Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures are
ineffective, press and hold the power button down for
at least 5 seconds to turn off the tablet.
Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or
touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then
tap the search box. In the search box, type power, select
Settings, and then select Power options, or see the User
Guide.
– or –
To learn more about your power settings, on the
Start screen, type p. In the search box, type power, select
Settings, and then select Power options, or see the User
Guide.
(2)Camera light (rear)Provides flash lighting for the camera.
(3) Webcam (rear)Records video, captures still photographs, and allows
(4)Volume buttonControls speaker volume on the tablet.
(5)Micro SD Card ReaderSupports micro SD cards.
(6)Alignment post connectors (2)Align and attach the tablet to the keyboard dock.
(7)Docking port/power connectorConnects the tablet to the keyboard dock and connects an
video conferences and online chat by means of streaming
video.
To use the webcam, type c, and then select Camera.
To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the
●
button.
To decrease speaker volume, press the – edge of the
●
button.
AC adapter.
4Chapter 2 External component identification
ComponentsDescription
(8)System informationDisplays serial number, product number, warranty, and
(9)
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
regulatory and wireless certification information.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
NOTE: Stand-alone microphones and headphones with
separate microphone jacks are not supported.
Tablet edge components5
Display
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas (2)*Send and receive wireless signals.
(2)Internal microphones (2)Record audio, automatically filtering out the noise around you and cancelling
(3)Webcam (front)Records video and takes still photographs.
(4)Webcam light (front)On: The webcams are on.
(5)Ambient light sensorThe ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display brightness based
(6)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(7)Windows® logo buttonMinimizes all open applications and displays the Start screen.
echoes.
Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to
display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. Type c, and
then select Camera from the list of applications.
– or –
From the Start screen, type c, and then select Camera from the
list of applications.
on the lighting conditions in your environment.
6Chapter 2 External component identification
ComponentDescription
(8)Near Field Communication (NFC)
antenna
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas and proximity sensors free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
With HP TouchZone, you can wirelessly connect, communicate and transfer
data/info to and from your Near Field Communication (NFC)-compatible
devices.
Display7
Keyboard dock
Top
ComponentDescription
(1)Alignment postsAlign and attach the tablet to the keyboard dock.
(2)Release latchReleases the tablet. To release the tablet, slide the
(3)Docking connectorConnects the tablet to the keyboard dock.
TouchPad
release latch to the left.
ComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad on/off buttonTurns the TouchPad off or on when you double-tap the
8Chapter 2 External component identification
button.
ComponentDescription
Lights
(2)TouchPad zoneReads your finger gesture to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(3)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button of an external mouse.
(4)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
ComponentDescription
(1)Caps lock light
(2)
Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is off.
White: Caps lock is on.
●
Off: Caps lock is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
●
Keyboard dock9
Keys
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the
(2)fnDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the
(3)
(4)b keyEnables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with
(5)Action keysPerform common tasks.
Right side
fn key.
esc key.
Windows buttonReturns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the
previous screen.
the fn key.
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen
keyboard of the tablet.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
ComponentDescription
(1)Digital Media SlotSupports the following digital card formats:
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card
●
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
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●Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
(2)
(3)
USB 2.0 portConnects an optional USB device.
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
Keyboard dock11
Left side
ComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed HDMI device.
USB 2.0 portConnects an optional USB device.
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects
an optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety andEnvironmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audioin (microphone).
NOTE: Stand-alone microphones and headphones with
separate microphone jacks are not supported.
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock
To release the tablet from the keyboard dock, follow these steps:
1.Slide the release latch on the keyboard dock to the left (1).
2.Lift and remove the tablet (2).
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3Illustrated parts catalog
Locating system information
Important system information is located on the bottom edge of the tablet. You may need the
information when traveling internationally or when you contact support:
ItemDescription
(1)
Using Windows, briefly press the fn+esc key combination to display the System Information screen,
which provides the product name and serial number of your computer, as well as information about
the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard.