HP Pavilion X2 13 R100dx User Manual

							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up, down, left, or right on a page or image.
●Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion.
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							2-finger pinch zoom
2-finger pinch zoom allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the screen and then moving your fingers together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the screen and then moving your fingers apart.
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 
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							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.
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.
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							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.
Setting touch screen preferences
ModeSteps1.Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box.
2.Type control panel, tap Control Panel, tap Hardware and Sound, tap Pen and Touch, 
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
1.On the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Hardware and Sound, select Pen and Touch, and then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer.
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.
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							1.To display the keyboard, tap in the first data field. Tap the small keyboard icon that is displayed.
– or –
Tap the keyboard icon on the right side of the notification area.
2.To enlarge the size of the on-screen keyboard, tap the lower-right corner and drag it to the 
desired size.
3.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 on-screen keyboard. If an 
appropriate word is displayed, tap it to select it.
4.Tap enter on the keyboard.
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							3Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe 
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless 
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be 
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local area 
networks (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate 
offices, your home, and public places such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and 
universities. In a WLAN, the mobile wireless device in your computer communicates with a 
wireless router or a wireless access point.
●Bluetooth device (select models only)—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to 
other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and 
cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with other devices, and devices must be 
relatively close together—typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each other.
For more information about wireless technology, the Internet, and networking, see the information 
and website links provided in Help and Support. From the Start screen, type 
help, and then select 
Help and Support.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your computer using one or more of these features:
●Wireless button, wireless switch, wireless key, or airplane mode key (referred to in this chapter 
as the wireless button) (select models only)
●Operating system controls
Using the wireless button
The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and, on select models, one or two 
wireless lights. All the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory, and if your  computer has a wireless light, the wireless light is on (white) when you turn on the computer.
The wireless light indicates the overall power state of your wireless devices, not the status of 
individual devices. If the wireless light is white, at least one wireless device is on. If the wireless light 
is off, all wireless devices are off.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or 
turn off the wireless devices simultaneously.
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							Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, 
and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is 
stored in your computer. Network computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE:When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
To share folders or content on the same network:
1.From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer.
2.From This PC, click a folder with content you want to share. Select Share from the navigation 
bar at the top of the window, and then click 
Specific people.
3.Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then click Add.
4.Click Share and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To share drives on the same network:
1.From the Windows desktop, right-click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far 
right of the taskbar.
2.Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
3.Under View your active networks, select an active network.
4.Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network discovery, 
file and printer sharing or other network options.
Using a WLAN
With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of 
other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point.
NOTE:The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.
●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points 
that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical 
network functions.
●A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and 
wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without requiring additional 
pieces of hardware or software.
To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided 
through a service provider or a public or corporate network).
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							Using an Internet service provider
When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The 
ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, 
and test the Internet service.
NOTE:Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this 
information and store it in a safe place.
Setting up a WLAN
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from 
an Internet service provider
●A wireless router (2) (purchased separately)
●A wireless computer (3)
NOTE:Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type 
of modem you have.
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the 
Internet.
As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to 
access the Internet.
For help in setting up your WLAN, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or your  ISP.
Configuring a wireless router
For help in configuring a wireless router, see the information provided by your router manufacturer or 
your ISP.
NOTE:It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by 
using the network cable provided with the router. When the computer successfully connects to the 
Internet, disconnect the cable, and access the Internet through your wireless network.
Protecting your WLAN
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect 
your network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like coffee shops and  airports may not provide any security. If you are concerned about the security of your computer when 
connected to a hotspot, limit your network activities to email that is not confidential and basic Internet 
surfing.
Wireless radio signals travel outside the network, so other WLAN devices can pick up unprotected 
signals. Take the following precautions to protect your WLAN:
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							●Use a firewall.
A firewall checks information and requests that are sent to your network, and discards any 
suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a 
combination of both types.
●Use wireless encryption.
Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over  the network. For more information, from the Start screen, type 
help, and then select Help and 
Support
.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is white. If the wireless 
light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2.From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the 
charms.
3.Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.
4.Select your WLAN from the list.
5.Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the 
code, and then click 
Sign in to complete the connection.
NOTE:If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.NOTE:If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, right-
click the network status icon, and then select 
Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a 
new connection or network
. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for 
and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification  area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE:The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN 
implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural 
barriers such as walls and floors.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable 
connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following:
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
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							●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth 
devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software 
Help.
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