HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Using Windows operating system media purchased separately

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Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately)

To order a Windows operating system DVD, contact support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

CAUTION: Using a Windows operating system media completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files that you have created and any software that you have installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.

To initiate a full install of the operating system using a Windows operating system DVD:

NOTE: This process takes several minutes.

1.If possible, back up all personal files.

2.Connect the tablet to a keyboard.

3.Insert the Windows operating system DVD into an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer.

4.When prompted, press any keyboard key.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the installation is completed:

1.Eject the Windows operating system media and then insert the Driver Recovery media.

2.Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications.

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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 Resources For information about Finding informationResources Welcome Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Component Description DisplayTop Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysRight side Left side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardChanging your tablets view Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Adjusting your tablets screen brightnessUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Flicking select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Pinching/stretching TappingRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Holding the penUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the keyboardStoring the pen Identifying the hot keys Using Windows shortcut keysDescription Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadAudio Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume MultimediaConnecting headphones and microphones WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer VGA VideoDisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using the power meter and power settingsUsing battery power Setting password protection on wakeupFactory-sealed battery Maximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using smart cardsUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Locating the fingerprint reader Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security Using the fingerprint reader select models onlySecurity Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerBacking up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB devicePage Contacting support SupportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesAn external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmWireless network connection is not working Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM