Maintenance, Cleaning your computer | HP x2 1011 G1 (Windows 8.1)

9Maintenance

Cleaning your computer

Use the following products to safely clean your computer:

●Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands).

●Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid

●Water with mild soap solution

●Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)

●Static-free cloth wipes

CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the product.

Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer.

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is turned on.

Turn off the computer. Disconnect AC power.

Disconnect all powered external devices.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any computer surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-freeglass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

Cleaning the sides or cover

To clean the sides or cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe.

NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris.

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HP x2 1011 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Maintenance, Cleaning your computer, Cleaning procedures, Cleaning the sides or cover

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 Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using Intel Wireless Gigabit Dock ManagerUsing a Wlan Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan 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 Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures 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 Connecting headphones and microphones Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer 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 Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Factory-sealed battery select models only Using battery powerFinding additional battery information 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 External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using smart cards keyboard only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving 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 Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using HP Client SecurityLocating the fingerprint reader 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 Performing a system recovery Backup and recoveryBacking up your information 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 Starting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootSynchronizing the tablet and keyboard Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiPage Contacting support Support Labels Input power SpecificationsOperating environment 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