User Guide

User Guide

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Product notice

First Edition: January 2017

Document Part Number: 913266-001

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.microsoft.com.

Software terms

To access the latest user guides or manuals for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instructions. By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a full refund subject to the refund policy of your seller.

For any further information or to request a full refund of the price of the computer, please contact your seller.

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).

Table of contents

Income ..... 1
Finding information ..... 2
components ..... 3
Locating hardware ..... 3
Locating software ..... 3
Right ..... 3
Left ..... 4
Front ..... 5
Top ..... 6
Bottom ..... 7
Rear ..... 8
Using NFC to share information (select products only) ..... 9
Connecting to an NFC device ..... 9
Finding NFC apps ..... 9
Using the kickstand ..... 10
Removing the rear cover ..... 11
Replacing the rear cover ..... 12
Keyboard components (select products only) ..... 13
Connecting an optional keyboard ..... 13
Removing the keyboard ..... 14
TouchPad ..... 14
Lights ..... 15
Special keys ..... 17
Action keys ..... 18
Hot keys ..... 19
Labels ..... 19
Installing a micro SIM card (select products only) ..... 20
Using the microSD memory card reader ..... 21
Inserting a microSD memory card ..... 21
Removing a microSD memory card ..... 22
work connections ..... 24
Connecting to a wireless network ..... 24
Using the wireless controls ..... 24
Wireless button ..... 24

Operating system controls ..... 24
Connecting to a WLAN ..... 25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) ..... 25
Using HP Mobile Connect Pro (select products only) ..... 26
Using GPS (select products only) ..... 26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ..... 26
Connecting Bluetooth devices ..... 26
Connecting to a wired network ..... 26
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select products only) ..... 27
4 Screen navigation ..... 28
Using the TouchPad (select products only) and touch screen gestures ..... 28
Tap ..... 28
Two-finger pinch zoom ..... 29
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only) ..... 29
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only) ..... 29
Four-finger tap (TouchPad only) ..... 30
Three-finger swipe (TouchPad only) ..... 30
One-finger slide (touch screen only) ..... 30
Using an optional keyboard and optional mouse ..... 31
Using the on-screen keyboard ..... 31
Using the pen (select products only) ..... 31
Identifying the pen components ..... 32
Pairing the pen for use ..... 32
Holding the pen ..... 32
Storing the pen ..... 32
5 Entertainment features ..... 33
Using a webcam (select products only) ..... 33
Using audio ..... 33
Connecting speakers ..... 33
Connecting headphones ..... 33
Connecting headsets ..... 34
Using sound settings ..... 34
Using video ..... 34
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ..... 35
6 Power management ..... 36
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ..... 36
Using HP Fast Charge (select products only) ..... 36

Setting power options ..... 37
Using power-saving states ..... 37
Initiating and exiting Sleep ..... 37
Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation (select products only) ..... 37
Using the power meter and power settings ..... 38
Setting password protection on wakeup ..... 38
Using battery power ..... 38
Finding additional battery information ..... 39
Using HP Battery Check ..... 39
Displaying the remaining battery charge ..... 39
Maximizing battery discharge time ..... 39
Managing low battery levels ..... 40
Identifying