HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13-aw2006ng operation manual
User Guide
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Second Edition: August 2020
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First Edition: September 2019
Document Part Number: L71009-002
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, at
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 airow. 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 dened by applicable safety standards.
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Processor conguration setting (select products only)
IMPORTANT: Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®
N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is
congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2
processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory
reset to restore the original settings.
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 3
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Low blue light mode (select products only) ........................................................................................ 7
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Fingerprint reader ............................................................................................................................. 11
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Rear ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Inserting a nano SIM card (select products only) ................................................................................................ 16
3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 18
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 18
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 18
Airplane mode key .......................................................................................................... 18
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 18
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 19
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .......................................................................... 20
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 20
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 20
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 20
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................. 21
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 22
Using the camera ................................................................................................................................................. 22
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Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting headphones .................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting a microphone ................................................................................................................. 23
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 23
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 23
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Connecting a DisplayPort device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) ......................... 23
Connecting a Thunderbolt device using a USB Type-C cable (select products only) ....................... 24
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ............................................ 25
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 26
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... 27
Using data transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port (select products only) ..................................................... 27
5 Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 28
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures ........................................................................................................ 28
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Two-nger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 29
Two-nger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad) ....................................................................... 29
Two-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ......................................................................... 29
Three-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ...................................................................... 30
Four-nger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad) ........................................................................ 30
Three-nger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad) .................................................................. 31
Four-nger swipe (precision touchpad) ............................................................................................ 31
One-nger slide (touch screen) ......................................................................................................... 32
Using an optional keyboard or mouse ................................................................................................................. 32
Using an on-screen keyboard (select products only) .......................................................................................... 32
6 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Using Sleep and Hibernation ............................................................................................................................... 33
Initiating and exiting Sleep ............................................................................................................... 33
Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................................. 34
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 34
Using the Power icon and Power Options ............................................................................................................ 35
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 35
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) .................................................................................... 35
Displaying battery charge ................................................................................................................. 36
Finding battery information in HP Support Assistant (select products only) .................................. 36
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 36
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 36
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Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 37
Factory-sealed battery ...................................................................................................................... 37
Running on external power ................................................................................................................................. 37
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 39
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 39
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 39
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 39
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 40
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 40
Updating using Windows 10 .............................................................................................................. 40
Updating using Windows 10 S ........................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 41
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 41
Cleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 41
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 41
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 43
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 43
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 44
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 45
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 45
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 45
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 45
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 46
Using HP Device as a Service (select products only) ........................................................................................... 46
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 46
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 46
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 46
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 47
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 47
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 47
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Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 47
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 48
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 49
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 49
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 49
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 50
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only)
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 50
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 50
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 51
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 51
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 51
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 51
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 52
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 52
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 52
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 52
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 52
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11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 54
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 54
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 54
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 54
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 55
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 55
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 55
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) .................................................................................. 56
12 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 58
13 Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................................... 59
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14 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 60
HP and accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 60
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 60
The HP commitment ......................................................................................................................... 60
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 60
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 61
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 61
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 61
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 62
Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 62
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549 ............................................................................................ 62
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ................................................................ 62
Legislation and regulations .............................................................................................................. 62
Useful accessibility resources and links .............................................................................................................. 63
Organizations .................................................................................................................................... 63
Educational institutions .................................................................................................................... 63
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 63
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 64
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 64
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
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1 Getting started
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
nd additional HP resources.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
● Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 54.
● If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 18.
● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know
your computer on page 3 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 22.
● Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 45.
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More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Table 1-1 Additional information
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions ● Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and
follow the instructions to nd your product.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search
box, and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search
box, and then select HP Documentation.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search
box, and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
● Online chat with an HP technician
● Support telephone numbers
● Replacement parts videos (select products only)
● Maintenance and service guides
● HP service center locations
● Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
● Electrical and mechanical safety information
● Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
● Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP might provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:
▲ Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your computer:
▲ Right-click the Start button, and then select Apps and Features.
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Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) microSD™ memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(2) Camera privacy switch Turns the camera o and on.
NOTE: For more information, see Using the camera
on page 22.
(3) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt™
port with HP Sleep and Charge
(4) AC adapter and battery light ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides highspeed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort™ output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking
station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
charged.
● Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
● O: The battery is not charging.
(5) USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt
port with HP Sleep and Charge
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides highspeed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking
station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
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Left side
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Power light ● On: The computer is on.
(2) Power button ● When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
● O: The computer is o, in Hibernation, or in the Sleep
state. For information about Sleep or Hibernation, see
Using Sleep and Hibernation on page 33.
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: Pressing and holding down the power button
results in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options:
(3) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
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▲ Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
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 standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(4) USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
(5) Nano SIM card slot (select products only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card. The
Display
Low blue light mode (select products only)
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and
safety. Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at
night or for reading.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort
Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is
available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
even when the computer is o, charges most products such as a
cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
SIM card slot is located on the left side of the computer.
For SIM card installation steps, see Inserting a nano SIM card
(select products only) on page 16.
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Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. To use
your camera, see Using the camera on page 22. Some cameras also
allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon. For more information, see Using Windows Hello (select
products only) on page 45.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(4) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(5) WWAN antennas (select products only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
*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:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
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Keyboard area
Touchpad
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
NOTE: For more information, see Using touchpad and touch
screen gestures on page 28.
(2) Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
(3) Right control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
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Lights
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ● On: Computer sound is o.
● O: Computer sound is on.
(3) Microphone mute light ● On: Microphone is o.
● O: Microphone is on.
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Fingerprint reader
Table 2-6 Fingerprint reader and its description
Component Description
Fingerprint reader Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
▲ Touch your nger to the ngerprint reader. See Using Windows Hello
(select products only) on page 45 for details.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ngerprint logon issues, make sure when
you register your ngerprint that all sides of your nger are registered
by the ngerprint reader.
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Special keys
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. See Action keys
on page 13.
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