HP Stream 8 Manual

							1Starting right
This tablet is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your tablet and about where to find additional HP 
resources.
More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
ResourceContentsQuick Setup●Overview of tablet setup and featuresHelp and Support
To access Help and Support:
▲From the Start screen, tap 
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 tipsWorldwide 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, tap the question 
mark icon in the notification area, at the far right 
of the taskbar.
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, tap , type 
support, and then select the HP Support 
Assistant
 app.
●Important regulatory notices, including information about 
proper battery disposalMore HP resources1 
						

							ResourceContents‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the question 
mark icon in the notification area, at the far right 
of the taskbar.
2.Select My computer, and then select User 
guides.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
1.From the Start screen, tap , type 
support, and then select the HP Support 
Assistant
 app.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the question 
mark icon in the notification area, at the far right 
of the taskbar.
2.Select My computer, and then select Warranty 
and services.
‒ or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
●Specific warranty information about this tablet*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your 
tablet 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.2Chapter 1   Starting right 
						

							2Connecting to a network
Your tablet 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 tablet and a wired or wireless network 
connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Your tablet may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●WLAN device—Connects the tablet 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 tablet communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point.
●Bluetooth device—Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other Bluetooth-
enabled devices such as tablets, 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, tap , type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of 
the taskbar.
Using the wireless controls
You can control the wireless devices in your tablet using the 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, tap , type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, see the information provided in Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, tap , type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of 
the taskbar.
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							Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.Swipe from the right edge of the Start screen or the Windows desktop, to reveal the charms.
3.Select Settings, and then tap the network status icon.
4.Select your WLAN from the list.
5.Tap Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the 
code, and then tap 
Next 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, tap 
and hold the network status icon, and then select 
Open Network and Sharing Center. Tap 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, tap the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the  taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
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, tablet)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
●External keyboard
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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							3Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP tablet as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your 
music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your tablet an even more powerful 
entertainment center, connect external devices like a monitor, projector, or TV, or speakers and 
headphones.
Using a webcam (select models only)
The tablet has an integrated webcam that records video and captures photographs. Some models 
may allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
▲To start the webcam, from the Start screen, tap , type camera, and then select Camera 
from the list of applications.
For details about using the webcam, go to Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, tap , type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, tap the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of 
the taskbar.
Using audio
On your tablet, or on select models using an external optical drive, you can play music CDs, 
download and listen to music, stream audio content from the web (including radio), record audio, or 
mix audio and video to create multimedia. To enhance your listening enjoyment, attach external audio 
devices such as speakers or headphones.
Connecting speakers
You can attach wired speakers to your tablet by connecting them to a USB port or to the audio-out 
(headphone) jack on your tablet or on a docking station.
To connect wireless speakers to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions. To connect  high-definition speakers to the tablet, see 
Setting up HDMI audio on page 7. Before connecting 
speakers, lower the volume setting.
Connecting headphones
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on 
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the 
Regulatory, Safety and 
Environmental Notices
. To access this document, from the Start screen, tap , type support, 
and then select the 
HP Support Assistant app.
You can connect wired headphones to the headphone jack or to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in 
(microphone) combo jack on your tablet.
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							To connect wireless headphones to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Connecting headsets 
WARNING!To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long 
periods.
Headphones combined with a microphone are called headsets. You can connect wired headsets to 
the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack on your tablet.
To connect wireless headsets to your tablet, follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
Using video
Your tablet is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite 
websites and download video and movies to watch on your tablet when you are not connected to a 
network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the tablet to connect an external 
monitor, projector, or TV.
IMPORTANT:Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the tablet, using 
the correct cable. Follow the device manufacturer's instructions.
For information on using your video features, refer to Help and Support.
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select models only)
NOTE:To connect an HDMI device to your tablet, you need an HDMI cable, purchased separately.
To see the tablet screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device 
according to the following instructions:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the tablet.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 on an optional external keyboard (purchased separately) to alternate the tablet screen 
image between 4 display states:
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							●PC screen only: View the screen image on the tablet only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the tablet and the external 
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across the tablet and the external device.
●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:For best results, especially if you choose the "Extend" option, increase the screen 
resolution of the external device, as follows. From the Start screen, tap 
, type control 
panel
, and then select Control Panel. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, 
select 
Adjust screen resolution.
Setting up HDMI audio
HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an 
HDMI TV to the tablet, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:
1.From the Windows desktop, tap and hold the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far 
right of the taskbar, and then select 
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, select the name of the digital output device.
3.Tap Set Default, and then tap OK.
To return the audio stream to the tablet speakers:
1.From the Windows desktop, tap and hold the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far 
right of the taskbar, and then tap 
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, tap Speakers.
3.Tap Set Default, and then tap OK.
Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable (select models 
only)
NOTE:To connect a digital display device to your tablet, you need a DisplayPort (DP-DP) cable, 
purchased separately.
The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. 
The DisplayPort delivers higher performance than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital 
connectivity.
1.Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on the tablet.
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							2.Connect the other end of the cable to the digital display device.
3.Press f4 on an optional external keyboard (purchased separately) to alternate the tablet screen 
image between 4 display states:
●PC screen only: View the screen image on the tablet only.
●Duplicate: View the same screen image simultaneously on both the tablet and the external 
device.
●Extend: View the screen image extended across the tablet and the external device.
●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE:For best results, especially if you choose the "Extend" option, increase the screen 
resolution of the external device, as follows. From the Start screen, 
, type control 
panel
, and then select Control Panel. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, 
select 
Adjust screen resolution.
Connecting Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models only)
To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays, follow the steps below.
To open Miracast:
▲Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen or the Windows desktop to 
display the charms, tap 
Devices, tap Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
On select tablet models, from the Start screen, tap the HP Quick Access to Miracast icon, and 
then follow the on-screen instructions.
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							4Navigating the screen
To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows button  .
You can navigate the tablet screen in the following ways:
●Touch gestures
●External keyboard and optional mouse (purchased separately)
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to a USB port on the 
tablet.
Using the touch gestures
Tap
Use the tap/double-tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen.
●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the touch screen to select it. Double-
tap an item to open it.
Two-finger scroll
Use the two-finger scroll gesture to move up, down, or sideways on a page or image.
●Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch screen and then drag them up, down, left, or right.
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							Two-finger pinch zoom
Use the two-finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the touch screen and then moving your fingers 
together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the touch screen and then moving your fingers apart.
Two-finger click
Use the two-finger click gesture to open the menu for an object on the screen.
NOTE:The two-finger click performs the same function as right-clicking with a mouse.
●Place two fingers on the touch screen and press down to open the options menu for the selected 
object.
Right-edge swipe
Use the right-edge swipe to reveal 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 touch screen to reveal the charms.
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