HP Spectre 13 User 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: 741464-001

Product notice

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

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

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

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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).

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).

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Table of contents

1 Starting right ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Visit the HP Apps Store ........................................................................................................................ 1

Best practices ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Fun things to do .................................................................................................................................... 2

More HP resources .............................................................................................................................. 3

2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 5

Finding your hardware and software information ................................................................................. 5

Locating hardware ............................................................................................................... 5

Locating software ................................................................................................................. 5

Tablet edge components ...................................................................................................................... 6

Display .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Keyboard base ................................................................................................................................... 10

Top ..................................................................................................................................... 10

TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... 11

Lights ................................................................................................................................. 12

Keys ................................................................................................................................... 13

Right side ........................................................................................................................... 14

Left side ............................................................................................................................. 15

Releasing the tablet from the keyboard base .................................................................... 16

Changing your tablet's settings .......................................................................................................... 16

Changing your tablet's view ............................................................................................... 16

Adjusting your tablet's autorotate lock ............................................................... 16

Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness .......................................................... 17

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 17

3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 19

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 19

Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 19

Using the wireless button .................................................................................. 19

Using operating system controls ....................................................................... 20

Sharing data and drives and accessing software .............................................................. 20

Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 21

Using an Internet service provider .................................................................... 21

Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 21

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 22

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Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 22

Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 22

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................ 23

Inserting and removing a SIM ........................................................................... 23

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ..................................................... 24

4 Enjoying entertainment features ................................................................................................................. 25

Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 26

Using the webcam .............................................................................................................................. 28

Touch to share (select models only) .................................................................................................. 29

Start sharing ...................................................................................................................... 29

Editing media in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ................................................................................... 30

Special features ................................................................................................................. 30

Using audio ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................... 30

Connecting headphones and microphones ....................................................................... 31

Using Beats Audio ............................................................................................................. 31

Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel ............................................................... 31

Enabling and disabling Beats Audio .................................................................. 31

Testing your audio features ............................................................................................... 32

Using video ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable ............................................................... 33

Setting up HDMI audio ...................................................................................... 33

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only) ............. 34

5 Navigating the screen ................................................................................................................................... 35

Using the TouchPad and gestures ..................................................................................................... 35

Tapping .............................................................................................................................. 36

Scrolling ............................................................................................................................. 37

Pinching/zooming .............................................................................................................. 37

2-finger click ....................................................................................................................... 38

Rotating (select models only) ............................................................................................ 39

Flicking (select models only) .............................................................................................. 40

Edge swipes ...................................................................................................................... 40

Right-edge swipe .............................................................................................. 40

Left-edge swipe ................................................................................................. 41

Top-edge swipe ................................................................................................. 41

Using the touch screen ....................................................................................................................... 42

Using touch screen gestures ............................................................................................. 42

One-finger slide ................................................................................................. 42

Tapping ............................................................................................................. 43

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Scrolling ............................................................................................................ 44

Pinching/zooming .............................................................................................. 44

Rotating (select models only) ............................................................................ 45

Edge swipes ...................................................................................................... 45

Right-edge swipe .............................................................................. 45

Left-edge swipe ................................................................................ 46

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe .......................................... 46

Using the on-screen keyboard ........................................................................................................... 47

Using the keyboard and mouse .......................................................................................................... 47

Using the keys ................................................................................................................... 47

Using the action keys ........................................................................................ 47

Using Windows shortcut keys ........................................................................... 49

Using the hot keys ............................................................................................. 49

Using voice navigation (select models only) ...................................................................................... 49

6 Managing power ............................................................................................................................................ 50

Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ......................................................................................................... 50

Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) ............................................................ 50

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep .................................................................................. 51

Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) ....................................... 51

Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 51

Using the power meter and power settings ........................................................................................ 52

Running on battery power .................................................................................................................. 52

Factory-sealed battery ....................................................................................................... 52

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 52

Identifying low battery levels .............................................................................................. 53

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................. 53

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ........................ 53

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ..................... 53

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 53

Running on external AC power .......................................................................................................... 53

Troubleshooting power problems ...................................................................................... 54

HP CoolSense (select models only) ................................................................................................... 55

Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) .......... 55

Shutting down (turning off) the computer ........................................................................................... 55

7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 57

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 57

Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 57

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 57

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 58

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Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 58

Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 58

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 59

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 59

Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 59

Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 59

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 60

8 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 61

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 61

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 62

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 62

TPM Embedded Security device (select models only) ....................................................................... 62

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 63

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 63

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 64

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 64

Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................... 64

Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 64

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 64

Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 64

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................... 65

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 65

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 65

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 65

Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 66

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................................................... 66

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 67

10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 68

Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 68

Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 68

Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 69

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................... 70

What you need to know ..................................................................................... 70

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) ...................................... 70

Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................... 71

Changing the computer boot order ................................................................... 71

Removing the HP Recovery partition ................................................................................. 71

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11 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 72

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 72

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 72

12 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 73

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 74

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1 Starting right

This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to find additional HP resources.

Visit the HP Apps Store

To download apps to the Start screen, visit the HP Apps Store. The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP. The selection is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features.

IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.

To view and download an app:

1. From the Start screen, select the Store app.

2. Select HP Picks to view all the available apps.

3. Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the

download is complete, the app appears on the Start screen.

Best practices

To get the most out of your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps:

● If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in

to a network on page 19.

Take a minute to browse the printed Windows Basics guide to explore the new Windows®

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features.

Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see

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know your computer on page 5 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 25 for

information.

Update or purchase antivirus software. Learn more at

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

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restoring, and recovering on page 68.

Connecting

Getting to

Using antivirus software on page 63.

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Fun things to do

You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can

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also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see

video devices using an HDMI cable on page 33.

You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also

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stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See

Using audio on page 30.

● Experience music the way the artist intended, with deep controlled bass and clear, pure sound.

Using Beats Audio on page 31.

See

Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer or somewhere in between, Adobe®

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Photoshop® Lightroom® 5 is an intuitive, all-in-one solution for bringing out the best in your photographs. It includes powerful yet simple automatic adjustments and features as well as state-of-the-art advanced tools, allowing you to achieve amazing image quality. See

media in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on page 30.

Use the TouchPad and the new Windows touch gestures for smooth control of images and

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pages of text. See .

and gestures on page 35.

Connecting

Editing

Using the TouchPad and gestures on page 35 and Using the TouchPad

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More HP resources

You have already used Setup poster to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource Contents

Setup poster

Windows Basics guide

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then from the Search window, select Help and Support. For U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide

support, go to

wwcontact_us.html.

Worldwide support

To get support in your language, go to

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

HP SmartFriend

To get more information on HP SmartFriend, go to

http://www.hpremoteservices.com.

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

2. Select My computer, and then select User

guides.

– or –

Go to

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

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

Overview of computer setup and features

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Overview of using Windows®

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● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips

● Online chat with an HP technician

Email support

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Support telephone numbers

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● HP service center locations

Subscription service that provides specially trained HP

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technicians 24/7 to diagnose and resolve your software, hardware, accessories, and network problems quickly.

● Proper workstation setup

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

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

To access this guide:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal

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information

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Resource Contents

Limited Warranty*

To access this guide:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

2. Select My computer, and then select Warranty

and services.

– or –

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

Go to

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

● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

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Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

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When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to

contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

Specific warranty information about this computer

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

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2 Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

2. Select System and Security, select System, and then select Device Manager in the loft

column. A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.

To find out information about system hardware components and the BIOS version number, press fn +esc.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

From the Start screen, move the curser until the arrow appears in the lower-left corner of the

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screen, and then select the arrow.

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Tablet edge components

Components Description

(1)

Power button

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

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the tablet.

When the computer is on, press the button briefly to

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initiate Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the

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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

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Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the tablet.

To learn more about your power settings, see your power options. From the Start screen, type power, select Power and sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from the list of applications.

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Components Description

(2)

(3)

(4) Alignment post connectors (2) Align and attach the tablet to the keyboard base.

(5) Docking port/power connector Connects the tablet to the keyboard base and connects an

(6)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM).

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices.

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. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

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).

AC adapter.

(7)

(8) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the tablet.

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides.

Micro SD Card Reader Supports micro SD cards.

To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the

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button.

● To decrease speaker volume, press the – edge of the

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Display

Component Description

(1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

(4) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows you

(5) Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display

(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

wireless local area networks (WLANs).

to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or

touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. type camera, and then select Camera from the list of applications.

– or –

From the Start screen, type camera, and then

select Camera from the list of applications.

brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment.

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Component Description

(7)

Windows button Minimizes all open applications and displays the Start

screen.

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Keyboard base

Top

Component Description

(1) Alignment posts Align and attach the tablet to the keyboard base.

(2) Release latch Releases the tablet. To release the tablet, slide the release latch

(3) Docking connector Connects the tablet to the keyboard base.

to the left.

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TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad zone Reads your finger gesture to move the pointer or activate

(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button of an external mouse.

(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

items on the screen.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Caps lock light

(2)

(3)

Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off.

Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

White: Caps lock is on.

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Off: Caps lock is off.

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Off: Computer sound is on.

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area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when

all wireless devices are off.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

(3)

(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows

fn key (select models only).

combination with the b key or the esc key (select models only).

desktop.

NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the

previous screen.

NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen

keyboard of the tablet.

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Right side

Component Description

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) AC adapter light

USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,

HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

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charged.

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

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charging.

Off: The computer is using battery power.

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Left side

Component Description

(1)

(2)

USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,

external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack

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. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select HP Support Assistant.

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).

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Releasing the tablet from the keyboard base

To release the tablet from the keyboard base, follow these steps:

1. Slide the release latch on the keyboard base to the left (1).

2. Lift and remove the tablet (2).

Changing your tablet's settings

You can change view and screen brightness.

Changing your tablet's view

Your tablet's orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from portrait to landscape view.

To change the view of your tablet from landscape view to portrait view:

Hold the tablet horizontally, and then turn it 90 degrees to the right (in a clockwise direction).

▲

To change the view of your tablet from portrait view to landscape view:

Hold the tablet vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the left (in a counter-clockwise direction).

▲

Adjusting your tablet's autorotate lock

To adjust your tablet's autorotate lock:

1. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, and then tap

Settings.

2. Tap the Screen icon at the bottom right. Tap the autorotate lock icon to lock your current tablet

screen in place and to prevent rotation. The icon displays a lock symbol when autorotate lock is active. To turn off the autorotate lock, tap the autorotate lock icon again.

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