HP SlateBook x2 User Manual

User Guide

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First Edition: June 2013

Document Part Number: 727167-001

Product notice

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

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, 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 computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Table of contents

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

2 Using Android features .................................................................................................................................. 2

Using the on-screen keyboard and voice search ................................................................................. 2

Using Quick Settings ............................................................................................................................ 2

Using Gesture Typing ........................................................................................................................... 3

Using Screen Magnification .................................................................................................................. 3

3 Navigating the Home screen .......................................................................................................................... 4

4 Using apps and widgets ................................................................................................................................. 6

Adding a Gmail account ....................................................................................................................... 6

Using the calendar ............................................................................................................................... 6

Using Google Now ............................................................................................................................... 7

Using the clock ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Downloading apps ................................................................................................................................ 7

Uninstalling apps .................................................................................................................................. 7

5 Using the cameras .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Taking a photo with the rear camera .................................................................................................... 8

Taking a photo with the front camera ................................................................................................... 8

Recording a video ................................................................................................................................ 8

Taking a screenshot ............................................................................................................................. 8

Viewing photos or videos ..................................................................................................................... 8

Printing photos (basic procedure) ........................................................................................................ 9

Printing photos (HP e-print) (select models only) ................................................................................. 9

6 Connecting to networks ............................................................................................................................... 10

Connect to a wireless network ........................................................................................................... 10

Connect to Bluetooth® ....................................................................................................................... 10

7 Using Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 11

8 Securing your computer .............................................................................................................................. 13

Set a screen lock ................................................................................................................................ 13

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Encrypt your computer ....................................................................................................................... 13

9 Backing up and recovering your data ......................................................................................................... 15

Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ............................................................................ 15

Backing up and resetting .................................................................................................................... 15

Resetting factory data ........................................................................................................................ 15

Starting up using the recovery menu .................................................................................................. 16

Updating the system using an OTA (over-the-air) update .................................................................. 16

Updating the system using a file-based update ................................................................................. 16

10 Using storage .............................................................................................................................................. 17

Accessing tablet storage using a USB cable (select models only) ..................................................... 17

Accessing external SD cards or USB drives ...................................................................................... 17

Unmounting/disconnecting external SD cards or USB drives ............................................................ 17

11 More HP resources ..................................................................................................................................... 18

1 The basics

To start using your computer, follow these instructions:

NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Setup Instructions poster included in the

box with your computer.

1. Connect the computer to the adapter, and then connect the adapter to a power outlet.

NOTE: Only the adapter included with your computer is recommended for charging the tablet.

2. Press and hold the power button on the top edge to turn on the computer.

The first time you turn on the computer, a Welcome screen is displayed.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a language.

NOTE: When setting up and registering your computer, you may need to set up a keyboard

layout or input method for your region.

To set up a keyboard layout or input method for your region:

a. Press Ctrl + spacebar to switch between the keyboard layouts, or press Alt +Shift to switch

between the input methods.

b. To change the physical keyboard layout if needed, touch Setting, touch Language &

Input, and then touch HP Keyboard.

c. Under Physical Keyboard, touch Set up keyboard layouts, and then select the physical

keyboard for your region.

4. Sign in using the email address and password for your Google™ account. You can use this

email address for any of the following Google accounts:

Gmail

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YouTube

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Google Apps

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AdWords

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● Any other Google product

If you don’t have a Google account, follow the on-screen instructions to create one now.

NOTE: When you sign in to a Google account, the email, contacts, calendar events, and data

associated with that account are synced with your computer. If you have additional Google accounts, you can add them later.

2 Using Android features

The following is a list of basic Android features.

Using the on-screen keyboard and voice search

NOTE: To view the on-screen keyboard, you must first release the tablet from the keyboard base.

For release instructions, see the printed Setup Instructions poster included in the box with your computer.

To open the on-screen keyboard, touch the text field of the search bar at the top of the Home

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screen. Type one or more keywords, and then tap the Search icon

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To use voice search (select models only), touch the Microphone icon

screen, and then speak one or more keywords.

NOTE: Your computer's keyboard may look different from the following illustrations.

at the top of the

Using Quick Settings

Use Quick Settings to easily access Wi-Fi settings, manage display brightness, open the main Settings menu, and more. Swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then touch one of the boxes to open a specific setting.

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Using Gesture Typing

Instead of typing each letter, use Gesture Typing to input a word without lifting your finger. You don't need to worry about spaces because they're added automatically for you. Glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift it after each word.

Using Screen Magnification

Users with visual impairments can enter full-screen magnification by triple-tapping the screen. To turn on this feature:

1. Touch the All apps icon, and then touch Settings.

2. Under System, touch Accessibility, and then touch Magnification gestures.

Using Gesture Typing 3

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