User Guide
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Table of contents 1 The basics ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Lock and unlock the screen .................................................................................................................. 1 2 Using the Home screen .................................................................................................................................. 2 3 Using apps and widgets .
SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 11 7 Securing your tablet ..................................................................................................................................... 12 8 Backing up and recovering your data ......................................................................................................... 13 Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ....
1 The basics NOTE: For basic operating instructions, see the printed Quick Start guide included in the box with your tablet. IMPORTANT: Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to external power, and then charge the battery for at least 15 minutes. To start using your tablet, follow these instructions: 1.
2 Using the Home screen The Home screen provides a central location where you can access information and email, browse the Web, stream videos, view photos, and access social media websites. NOTE: The appearance of the Home screen may vary. ● Swipe down from the top to display notifications. ● Swipe up from the bottom to display Google Now cards. ● Touch an icon to perform the action described in the table. Icon Description Search—Allows you to type one or more keywords to search with Google.
3 Using apps and widgets Apps are shortcuts placed on the Home screen and used to open applications installed on your tablet. Widgets are apps with special functionality that displays content that is updated frequently. You can view the updated content without opening the widget. To see all apps, touch . ● To open an app, touch the icon.
Using the calendar ● Touch the Calendar icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: When you add a Google account, the email, calendar, and contacts associated with the account are synchronized automatically. ● To add the Calendar to the Home screen, touch and hold the Calendar icon until it appears on the Home screen. Using Google Now Google Now uses time of day, your current location, and your location history to display information on your commute.
4 Using the cameras Take your own photo or take screenshots with the front camera. Taking your own photo ● Touch ● To take a photo, touch the rotating camera icon above the blue circle, and then touch the blue circle. , and then touch . The photo is saved in the Gallery. Recording a video ● Touch ● To record a video, touch the video camera icon. , and then touch . The blue circle turns red. ● To begin recording, touch the red circle. ● To stop recording, touch and hold the red circle.
5. Select the number of copies. 6. To select options, touch the down arrow, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 7. Touch Print. A message is displayed to indicate the print status. – or – Activate HP ePrint (select models only), which allows you to print directly to an HP ePrint-enabled printer. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/2eprint. 1. Touch 2. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then touch Activate Now. 3. Enter your email address, and then touch Activate.
5 Connecting to networks You can connect the tablet to a wireless network, Bluetooth® devices (select models only), a mobile network (select models only), a Miracast-compatible wireless display (select models only), or a Windows® computer. Connect to a wireless network Browse the Web, read your email, or perform other online activities. NOTE: You must be connected to a wireless network before you can connect to the Internet. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Touch 2.
Connect to a mobile network (select models only) If a SIM card is not preinstalled, a SIM card can be purchased from a mobile carrier. To insert the SIM card, see the Quick Start guide included with your product. 1. Touch 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch Mobile Networks, and then touch Access Point Names. 3. Touch the , and then touch . , touch Select New APN, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Activate data transfer To enable data transfer over a mobile network: 1. Touch 2.
Connect to a Windows computer (select models only) NOTE: USB tethering must be turned off before you can use USB to transfer files between your tablet and the computer. 1. Connect the micro USB cable to your tablet and to a Windows computer. The USB storage appears as a drive on the computer. You can copy files back and forth as you would with any other external device. 2. When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable.
6 Using Settings Use Settings for connecting to networks, setting preferences, and finding information about your tablet. ● Touch , and then touch . – or – ● Swipe down from the top, and then touch . WIRELESS & NETWORKS ● Wi-Fi—Enable or disable Wi-Fi, and connect to a wireless network so that you check email, search the Web, or access social media websites. ● Bluetooth—Enable or disable Bluetooth, and pair a Bluetooth device, such as a headset or keyboard, with your tablet.
ACCOUNTS Existing accounts are displayed. ● Add an email account or another type of account—Under ACCOUNTS, touch + Add account, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● Sync an account—Under ACCOUNTS, touch the name of the account. Touch the name of the account again, touch in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then touch Sync now. ● Remove an account—Under ACCOUNTS, touch the name of the account.
7 Securing your tablet To prevent others from accessing the data on your tablet, select a screen lock method. Set a screen lock 1. Touch 2. Under PERSONAL, touch Security, and then under SCREEN SECURITY, touch Screen lock. 3. Under Choose screen lock, select one of the following types of screen locks, and then follow the on-screen instructions. , and then touch . NOTE: If you have previously set a screen lock, you must unlock the screen before changing the lock settings.
8 Backing up and recovering your data Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system HP recommends that you update your apps, widgets, and the operating system on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your tablet. Technology is always changing, and updating apps, widgets, and the operating system allows your tablet to run the latest technology available.
9 More HP resources To locate product details, how-to information, and more, use this table. Resource Contents HP support ● Online chat with an HP technician. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. ● Email support. ● Find telephone numbers. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us/en/wwcontact.us.html. ● Locate HP service center locations. Google ● Access Google online help and support. ● Important regulatory notices.
Index A accounts 10 all apps icon 2 apps 3 B back icon 2 backup and recovery 13 battery 10 Beats Audio 10 Bluetooth 7, 10 C calendar 3 camera 5 clock 3 computer 7 D date & time 10 display 10 download 3 F Face Unlock 12 factory data reset 13 G Gmail PIN 12 printing 5 Product Notices 14 Q Quick Start 14 R recent apps icon 2 S screen lock 12 screenshot 5 search icon 2 settings 10 sound 10 storage 10 V voice search icon 2 W warranty 14 wi-fi 7, 10 widgets 3 Windows 7 3 H home icon 2 I icons 2 L language 1
