HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Using MultiBoot, Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard

Page 92

NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:

1.From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer.

2.Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update.

4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOS installation begins.

5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive.

Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard

When you attach the tablet to the keyboard and restart the computer, the BIOS checks to see if the Embedded Controller firmware on the keyboard needs to be synchronized, and will start the synchronization. If the synchronization is interrupted, a notification screen displays for 10 seconds before the tablet restarts and attempts to synchronize again.

NOTE: The Embedded Controller firmware will only synchronize if the tablet or keyboard battery is more than 50% charged, or if your tablet is connected to AC power.

Using MultiBoot

About the boot device order

As the computer starts, the system attempts to boot from enabled devices. The MultiBoot utility, which is enabled at the factory, controls the order in which the system selects a boot device. Boot devices can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. Boot devices contain bootable media or files that the computer needs to start and operate properly.

NOTE: Some boot devices must be enabled in Computer Setup before they can be included in the boot order.

You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot device by changing the boot order in Computer Setup. You can also press esc or the volume down button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then press or tap f9. Selecting f9 displays a menu that shows the current boot devices and allows you to select a boot device. Or, you can use MultiBoot Express to set the computer to prompt you for a boot location each time the computer turns on or restarts.

Choosing MultiBoot preferences

You can use MultiBoot in the following ways:

82 Chapter 12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Page 91 Page 93
Image 92
Page 91 Page 93
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 RearChanging your tablets settings Adjusting your tablets autorotate lockAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanUsing GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIMConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Page Connecting to a network Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences 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 Using the digitizer pen select models only Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeStoring the pen Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the keyboard 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 offConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeMultimedia AudioChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcams Video VGADisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting SleepFactory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Using smart cards Removing a memory cardRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Using Disk Defragmenter DrivesHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity 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 passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP Client SecurityUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseBackup and recovery Performing a system recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore DefaultsDownloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting supportLabels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM
Top Page Image Contents