HP Pavilion 13 S000 X360 Convertible Pc User Manual

							User Guide 
						

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First Edition: April 2015
Document Part Number: 806677–001Product notice
This 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 of
Windows. This computer may require upgraded
and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers
and/or software to take full advantage of
Windows functionality. Go to
http://www.microsoft.com for details.
To access the latest user guide, go to
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country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.Software terms
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For any further information or to request a full
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							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).
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							Table of contents
1  Starting right ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Visit the HP Apps Store .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2  Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 4
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Display ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Top ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Keys ...................................................................................................................................................  12
Using the action keys ........................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3  Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 16
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 16
Wireless button ............................................................................................................... 16
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 17
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select models only) ............................................................................... 18
Sharing data and drives and accessing software ...............................................................................................  18
4  Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 19
Using a webcam ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Using audio ..........................................................................................................................................................  19
Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using Audio ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Accessing Audio Control Panel ....................................................................................... 20
Using video ..........................................................................................................................................................  21
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							Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable ................................................................................ 21
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 22
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only) ........ 22
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only) .................. 22
5  Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 24
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures ................................................................................................. 24
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Two-finger scroll ............................................................................................................................... 25
Two-finger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 25
Two-finger click ................................................................................................................................. 25
Right-edge swipe (touch screen only) .............................................................................................. 26
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only) ................................................................................................ 26
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only) ........................................................ 26
Using the keyboard and optional mouse ............................................................................................................ 27
6  Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation ...................................................................................................... 28
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................................ 29
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) ................................................... 29
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation) ......................................... 30
Using the power meter and power settings ........................................................................................................ 30
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 30
Factory-sealed battery ..................................................................................................................... 31
Finding battery information .............................................................................................................. 31
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 31
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 32
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 32
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available .................................. 32
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................ 32
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ................. 32
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting power problems .................................................................................................... 33
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ......................................................................................................... 34
7  Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 35
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 35
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 35
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................................... 35
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							Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 37
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only) .............................. 37
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 37
8  Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 39
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 39
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................ 40
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 40
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 40
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 41
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................ 41
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 41
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 41
Backing up your software applications and information ................................................................................... 41
Using an optional security cable lock .................................................................................................................. 42
9  Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 43
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 43
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 43
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 44
10  Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 45
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 45
11  Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 47
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 47
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) ........................................................................... 48
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 49
Restore and recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................................... 49
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................ 50
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) .................................................. 51
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................. 51
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 51
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							Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) ........................................... 52
12  Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 54
13  Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 55
14  Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 56
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
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							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 47.
●
If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting to a
network on page 16.
●
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 19.
●
Update or purchase antivirus software. See 
Using antivirus software on page 40.
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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 to
http://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 –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark
icon in the taskbar area of the Windows desktop.●
Specific warranty information about this computer
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