HP Pro 10 EE G1, Pro 408 G1 User Guide

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.

Second Edition December 2014

First Edition: October 2014

Document Part Number: 800839-002

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your tablet.

Not all features are available in all editions of Windows. This tablet may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go

http://www.microsoft.com for details.

To access the latest user guide, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, and select your

country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer 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 come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).

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Processor configuration setting (select models only)

IMPORTANT: Select tablet models are configured with an Intel® Atom® processor and a

Windows® operating system. On these models, do not change the processor configuration setting in msconfig.exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your tablet will not restart. You will have to perform a factory reset to restore the original settings.

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Table of contents

1 Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Connecting to a network ................................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting to a wireless network ......................................................................................................... 4

Using the wireless controls .................................................................................................. 4

Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................................................ 5

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ....................................................... 5

Connecting Bluetooth devices ............................................................................................. 5

Using GPS (select models only) .......................................................................................... 6

Using HP Mobile Connect (select models only) ................................................................... 6

3 Multimedia ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Audio .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Adjusting the volume ........................................................................................................... 7

Connecting headphones ...................................................................................................... 7

Checking audio functions on the tablet ................................................................................ 7

Webcam (select models only) .............................................................................................................. 8

Video .................................................................................................................................................... 8

HDMI (select models only) ................................................................................................... 9

Configuring audio for HDMI ................................................................................................. 9

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models

only) ................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Navigating the screen ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Using the touch gestures .................................................................................................................... 11

Tap ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Two-finger scroll ................................................................................................................ 11

Two-finger pinch zoom ...................................................................................................... 11

Two-finger click .................................................................................................................. 12

Right-edge swipe ............................................................................................................... 12

Left-edge swipe ................................................................................................................. 12

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe ........................................................................... 13

One-finger slide ................................................................................................................. 13

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5 Managing power ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation ....................................................................................... 14

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep .................................................................................. 15

Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) ....................................... 15

Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation) ............................ 15

Running on battery power .................................................................................................................. 16

Factory-sealed battery ....................................................................................................... 16

Finding battery information ................................................................................................ 16

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 16

Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting power problems ...................................................................................... 17

Shutting down (turning off) the tablet ................................................................................................. 18

6 Maintaining your tablet .................................................................................................................................... 19

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 19

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 19

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 19

Cleaning your tablet ........................................................................................................................... 20

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 20

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 20

Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 20

Traveling with or shipping your tablet ................................................................................................. 20

7 Securing your tablet and information .............................................................................................................. 22

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 22

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 22

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 23

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 23

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 23

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 24

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 24

Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 24

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 24

Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 24

8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................................................................... 25

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ................................................ 25

9 Backup and recovery ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 27

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Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 27

Changing the boot device order ......................................................................................... 27

Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ...................................................................... 28

10 Support ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 29

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 30

11 Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................................................................. 31

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 32

1Welcome

After you set up and register the tablet, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:

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TIP: To quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the

Windows key

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.

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For more information, see

Update your antivirus software—Protect your tablet from damage caused by viruses. The

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software may be preinstalled on the tablet. For more information, see

on page 23.

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the tablet:

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. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen.

Connecting to a network on page 4.

Using antivirus software

From the Start screen, tap

options. For details about using the software included with the tablet, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

Back up your hard drive by creating a recovery flash drive. See

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on page 27.

, type a, select Apps, and then select from the displayed

Backup and recovery

Finding information

You have already used

Quick Setup

to turn on the tablet and locate this guide. To locate resources

that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource Contents

Quick Setup

Help and Support

To access Help and Support:

▲

From the Start screen, tap

and then select Help and Support.

Worldwide support

To get support in your language, go to

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html.

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

From the Start screen,

and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

, type support,

, type help,

Overview of tablet setup and features

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A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips

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Online chat with an HP technician

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Support telephone numbers

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HP service center locations

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Proper workstation setup

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Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

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comfort and decrease your risk of injury

Electrical and mechanical safety information

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From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select User

guides.

‒ or –

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

Go to

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

To access this document:

From the Start screen, tap

support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select User

guides.

Limited Warranty

To access this document:

, type

Important regulatory notices, including information about

●

proper battery disposal

Specific warranty information about this tablet

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2 Chapter 1 Welcome

Resource Contents

From the Start screen, tap

support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select Warranty

and services.

‒ or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your tablet and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy from

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacific, you can write to HP at Hewlett Packard,

POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, and postal address.

, type

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