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							Rotating (select models only)
Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos.
●Anchor the forefinger of your left hand on the object you want to rotate. Using your right hand,
slide your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the
rotation, move your forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
NOTE:Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate
may not be functional for all apps.
Edge swipes 
With edge swipes you can perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe 
The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the right edge of the display onto the screen to reveal the
charms.
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							Left-edge swipe 
The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch to them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the display to switch between apps.
Without lifting your finger, swipe back toward the left edge to reveal all open apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize
apps.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
▲Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command
options.
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							Using the on-screen keyboard
You may want to enter data into a data field. This may be required when you set up a wireless
network configuration or a weather reporting location, or when you access user accounts on Internet
sites. The computer has an on-screen keyboard that is displayed when you need to enter such
information into data fields.
1.To display the keyboard, tap in the first data field. Tap the small keyboard icon that is displayed.
– or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the keyboard icon right side of the notification area.
2.Tap each character, continuing until you have spelled out the name or word that you are
entering into the data field.
NOTE:Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard.
NOTE:Suggested words may be displayed at the top of the keyboard. If an appropriate word
is displayed, tap it to select it.
3.Tap enter on the keyboard.
Using the keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard base also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
TIP:The Windows key  on the keyboard base and tablet allow you to quickly return to the
Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return
you to the previous screen.
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using the keys
Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with certain keys
and key combinations.
Using the action keys
An action key on the keyboard base performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1
through f4 and f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
IMPORTANT:Action keys only function on the keyboard base. They do not display or function on
the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The keyboard base action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup
Utility (BIOS). See 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) for
instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the
screen.
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							To activate the assigned function after you have disabled the action key feature on the keyboard
base, you must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
Icon Key Description
f1Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows
operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your
computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to
support.
f2Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f4Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous
display on both the computer and the monitor.
f6Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f8Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
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							Using Windows shortcut keys
Windows provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key  alone or in
combination with a specific key to perform a designated action.
For commonly used shortcuts, use the Windows Basics guide.
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key or the b key.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
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							6 Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running
on battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to
monitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports an optimal power plan to manage
how your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance is balanced with power
conservation.
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation.
●Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity when running on
battery power or on external power. Your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume your
work very quickly. You can also initiate Sleep manually. For more information, see 
Manually
initiating and exiting Sleep.
●Hibernation—The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level.
In the Hibernation state, your work is saved to a hibernation file and the computer powers down.
NOTE:You can manually initiate Hibernation. See Manually initiating and exiting Sleep and
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only).
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video
playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep while reading from or writing to a
disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to reveal the
charms. Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the display is closed, and the tablet is connected to the keyboard base, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen
where you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before the computer will return to the screen.
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							Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)
You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power
Options.
1.From the Start screen, type power options, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Choose what the power button does.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate.
5.Click Save changes.
When the computer exits Hibernation, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before your work will return to the screen.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow
these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type power options, and then select Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-
screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step
5.
5.Click Save changes.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access
power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To reveal the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the
Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon.
●To use Power Options, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. From the
Start screen, you can also type power options, and then select Power Options.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
The icon also reveals a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the tablet and the tablet is not plugged into external power, the tablet
runs on battery power. If the tablet has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is
disconnected from the tablet, the tablet automatically switches to battery power and the display
brightness decreases to conserve battery life. The battery in the tablet slowly discharges when the
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							tablet is off and unplugged from external power. When the tablet is attached to the keyboard base,
the system is powered by the keyboard base’s battery until the battery reaches a critical level in the
keyboard base. At that time, the system switches to the tablet’s battery. 
Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the
computer, display brightness, external devices connected to the tablet, and other factors.
NOTE:On select computer models, there is a secondary battery in the keyboard base. When the
tablet is attached to the keyboard base, the system is powered by the keyboard bases battery.
Factory-sealed battery
Your computer has one or two internal, rechargeable batteries that can be replaced only by an
authorized service provider. To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding
a charge, run Battery Check in Help and Support. To access battery information, from the Start
screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and
performance. If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
Do not attempt to remove or replace the factory-sealed batteries. Removing or replacing the battery
could affect your warranty coverage. If the battery is no longer holding a charge, contact support.
When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general
household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.
Conserving battery power
Tips for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life:
●Lower the brightness on the display.
●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as
an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the computer.
Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level,
the following behavior occurs:
●The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level.
– or –
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification.
NOTE:For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power meter and
power settings.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:
●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains
briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information.
●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
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							Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
●Connect an AC adapter.
●Connect the keyboard base to the tablet.
●Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP.
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
Save your work and shut down the computer.
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:
1.Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.
2.Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.
Running on external AC power
For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the
computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with
an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.
●When charging or calibrating a battery
●When installing or modifying system software
●When writing information to a disc (select models only)
●When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives
●When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power:
●The battery begins to charge.
●The display brightness increases.
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
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							Troubleshooting power problems
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to
AC power:
●The computer does not turn on.
●The display does not turn on.
●The power lights are off.
To test the AC adapter:
1.Shut down the computer.
2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
3.Turn on the computer.
●If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer
and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the connections
are secure.
●If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not
functioning and should be replaced.
Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.
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