HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Connecting to a network

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutResources Welcome Getting to know your computer Tablet edge componentsGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Display Component DescriptionPower keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets viewUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanUsing GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures Setting touch screen preferencesOne-finger slide Tapping Pinching/stretchingRotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Holding the pen Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing the keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardStoring the pen Using Windows shortcut keys Identifying the hot keysDescription Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offMultimedia Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume AudioWebcams Connecting headphones and microphonesChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGADisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Power management Shutting down the computerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerFactory-sealed battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Using smart cards Removing a memory cardInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Handling drives Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Cleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUsing the Windows recovery tools Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore DefaultsDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting supportLabels Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM