Welcome | HP x2 1011 G1 (Windows 8.1) instruction

1Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend 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 18.

●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 67.

●Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices on page 28 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 71.

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

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HP x2 1011 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Welcome

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using an optional external numeric keypad Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Security Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Finding information Tablet edge components Getting to know your computer Tablet edge components States on Display Display User Guides Top Keyboard Models only on TouchPad Lights Esc key Keys Right USB device on Left Releasing the tablet from the keyboard Changing your tablet’s view Changing your tablet’s settingsAdjusting your tablet’s autorotate lock Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightness Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using operating system controls Using Intel Wireless Gigabit Dock ManagerUsing a Wlan Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider 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 Using the Wireless Dock WiDock Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Rotating select models only Finger click Flicking select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models only Left-edge swipe Identifying the pen components Using touch screen gesturesUsing the digitizer pen select models only Setting touch screen preferences Using the keyboard Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Audio Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Multimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones and microphones Video Webcam DisplayPort keyboard only Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Shutting down turning off the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using battery powerFactory-sealed battery select models only Managing low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time 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 keyboard only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart card Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords 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 Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Page Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Locating the fingerprint reader Using HP Client SecurityUsing the fingerprint reader select models only 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 Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools 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 Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferences Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiPage Contacting support Support Labels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues Computer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not responding An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Wlan