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The battery(ies) in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or

replacing the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a 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.

Finding additional battery information

HP Support Assistant provides the tools and information about the battery. To access battery

information, tap the

HP Support Assistant

app on the Start screen, and then tap

Battery and

performance

.

●

Battery Check tool to test battery performance

●

Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery

life

●

Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity

Using Battery Check

HP Support Assistant provides information on the status of the battery installed in the tablet.

To run Battery Check:

1.

Connect the AC adapter to the tablet.

NOTE:

The tablet must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.

2.

To access battery information, tap the

HP Support Assistant

app on the Start screen, and then

tap

Battery and performance

.

Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then

reports the results of the examination.

Displaying the remaining battery charge

▲

Tap the power meter icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the

taskbar.

Maximizing battery discharge time

Battery discharge time varies depending on features you use while on battery power. Maximum

discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.

To maximize battery discharge time, lower the brightness on the display.

Managing low battery levels

The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Some

low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options. Preferences set

using Power Options do not affect lights.

1.

Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap

Search

, and then tap

the search box.

2.

In the search box, type

power

, and then tap

Power Options

.

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Chapter 6

Power management

Section	Page
Welcome	9
Finding information	10
Getting to know your tablet	12
Front	12
Rear	14
Top	15
Bottom	16
Locating system information	16
Changing your tablet's settings	16
Changing your tablet's view	16
Using the tablet's autorotate lock feature	17
Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness	17
Finding your hardware and software information	17
Locating hardware	17
Locating software	17
Updating the software installed on the tablet	17
Connecting to a network	19
Connecting to a wireless network	19
Using the wireless controls	19
Using a WLAN	19
Using an Internet service provider	20
Setting up a WLAN	20
Configuring a wireless router	20
Protecting your WLAN	21
Connecting to a WLAN	21
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	22
Inserting and removing a SIM	22
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	24
Navigating using touch gestures	25
Using touch screen gestures	25
One-finger slide	25
Tapping	26
Scrolling	26
2-finger pinch zoom	27
2-finger click	27
Rotating (select models only)	28
Edge swipes	28
Right-edge swipe	28
Left-edge swipe	29
Top-edge swipe	29
Using the on-screen keyboard	30
Using the digital pen (select models only)	30
Multimedia	32
Audio	32
Adjusting the volume	32
Connecting headphones	32
Checking audio functions on the tablet	32
Webcam	33
Power management	34
Shutting down the tablet	34
Setting power options	34
Using power-saving states	34
Initiating and exiting Sleep	34
Using the power meter and power settings	35
Setting password protection on wakeup	35
Using battery power	35
Factory-sealed battery	35
Finding additional battery information	36
Using Battery Check	36
Displaying the remaining battery charge	36
Maximizing battery discharge time	36
Managing low battery levels	36
Identifying low battery levels	37
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	37
Conserving battery power	37
Using external AC power	37
External cards and devices	39
Using memory card readers	39
Inserting a memory card	39
Removing a memory card	39
Security	41
Protecting the tablet	41
Using passwords	41
Setting passwords in Windows	42
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	42
Using antivirus software	42
Using firewall software	42
Installing critical security updates	43
Using HP Client Security	43
Maintenance	44
Cleaning your tablet	44
Cleaning products	44
Cleaning procedures	44
Cleaning the display	44
Cleaning the sides and cover	44
Updating programs and drivers	45
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	45
Backup and recovery	46
Backing up your information	46
Performing a system recovery	46
Using the Windows recovery tools	46
Using f11 recovery tools	47
Changing the boot device order	47
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset	48
Computer Setup and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	49
Using Computer Setup	49
Starting Computer Setup	49
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	49
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	49
Updating the BIOS	50
Determining the BIOS version	50
Downloading a BIOS update	51
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	51
Support	53
Contacting support	53
Specifications	54
Input power	54
Operating environment	54
Traveling with the tablet	55
Electrostatic discharge	56

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Finding additional battery information, Using Battery Check, Displaying the remaining battery charge

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