Welcome | HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) instruction

1Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

NOTE: Your computer may include a tablet only or a tablet plus keyboard. Computer color, features, and accessories may vary. Refer to the illustrations in this guide that most closely match your computer.

TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop,

press the Windows key	on your keyboard. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.

●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, see Connecting to a network on page 17.

●Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer. For more information, see Using antivirus software on page 70.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer on page 5 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices on page 25 for additional information.

●Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer:

From the Start screen, type a, click Apps, and then select from the displayed options. For details about using the software included with the computer, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. See Backup and recovery on page 75.

NOTE: For easy access to Computer Setup (BIOS), connect a keyboard if available. If you are using a tablet only, follow the instructions provided.

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HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Welcome

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 information Resources Welcome Tablet edge components Getting to know your computer Getting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Component Description Display Top Power keyboard TouchPad Lights Fn key Keys Right side Left side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard Changing your tablets view Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Adjusting your tablets screen brightness Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Connecting 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 Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and on Finger pinch zoom Scrolling Rotating select models only Finger click Edge swipes select models only Flicking select models only Left-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen gestures One-finger slide Pinching/stretching Tapping Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Holding the pen Storing the pen Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the keyboard Identifying the hot keys Using Windows shortcut keys Description Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Audio Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume Multimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcams VGA Video DisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Shutting down the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using the power meter and power settings Factory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Conserving battery power Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory card Using smart cards Removing 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 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Password Function Setting passwords in Windows Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer Setup Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Locating the fingerprint reader Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security Using the fingerprint reader select models only Security Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning procedures Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB devicePage Contacting support Support Labels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues An external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm Movie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Maintenance SIM