HP Pavilion 11 K000 X360 Convertible Pc User Manual

							1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this
chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to find additional HP resources.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps,
productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the Start screen. The selection
is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the
HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features.
IMPORTANT:You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.
To view and download an app:
1.From the Start screen, select the Store app.
2.Select HP picks to view all the available apps.
NOTE:HP picks is available in select countries only.
3.Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the
download is complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of
your smart investment:
●Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See 
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 50.
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting
to a network on page 17.
●Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see 
Getting to
know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 22.
●Update or purchase antivirus software. See 
Using antivirus software on page 42.
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							More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●Overview of computer setup and features
Help and Support
To access Help and Support:
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then from
the Search window, select Help and Support. For
U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/
contactHP. For worldwide support, go tohttp://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.●A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips
Worldwide support
To get support in your language, go to
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact_us.html.●Online chat with an HP technician
●Support telephone numbers
●HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question
mark icon in the taskbar area of the Windows
desktop.
2.Select My computer, and then select User
guides.
‒ or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/ergo.●Proper workstation setup
●Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your
comfort and decrease your risk of injury
●Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question
mark icon in the taskbar area of the Windows
desktop.
2.Select My computer, and then select User
guides.●Important regulatory notices, including information about
proper battery disposal
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –●Specific warranty information about this computer
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							Resource Contents
From the Windows desktop, click the question
mark icon in the taskbar area of the Windows
desktop.
2.Select My computer, and then select Warranty
and services.
‒ or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed
copy from 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
●North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA
●Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
service label), name, and postal address.
IMPORTANT:Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
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							2 Getting to know your computer
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn
+esc (select models only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
▲From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
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							Right side
Component Description
(1)
SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
The SIM slot is located on the right side of the computer.
(2)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this document:
▲From the Start screen, type support, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark
icon in the taskbar area of the Windows desktop.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE:Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(3)  Windows button Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows button again will return you
to the previous screen.
(4)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(6)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
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							(7)AC adapter light
●White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is fully charged.
●Blinking white: The computer is disconnected from
external power and the battery has reached a low
battery level.
●Amber: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charging.
●Off: The battery is not charging.
(8)  Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left side
Component Description
(1)
Power button
●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲From the Start screen, type power, select Power and
sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from
the list of applications.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start
button, and then select Power Options.
(2)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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							Component Description
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(3)
USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(4)
Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,
manage, share or access information.
To insert a card:
▲Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on
the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲Press in on the card it until it pops out.
(5)
Volume button  Controls speaker volume.
●To decrease speaker volume, press the – edge of the
button.
●To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the
button.
(6)
Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
NOTE:For more information about HP 3D
DriveGuard, see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (selectmodels only) on page 37.
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							Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antenna(s)* (Includes 1 or 2 antennas
depending on the model)Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)WWAN antennas* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide area networks (WWAN).
(3)Internal microphones Record sound.
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow
you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam:
▲From the Start screen, type camera, and then select
Camera from the list of applications.
(6)Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE:The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the 
Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices
 that applies to your country or region.
To access this document:
From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar area of the Windows desktop.
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							Your computer can function as a classic notebook and, in addition, the display can be rotated so that
the computer transforms into an entertainment stand or a tablet.
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand
To change your notebook to an entertainment stand, raise the display, and then rotate the display
backward to a stand position (about 315 degrees).
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							Changing your notebook to a tablet
To change your notebook to a tablet, raise the display, and then rotate the display backward until it is
flush with the computer bottom (360 degrees).
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