HP Pavilion 10 K000 X2 Detachable Pc User Manual

							Setting Windows passwords
Password Function
User password Protects access to a Windows user account.
Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to tablet contents.
NOTE:This password cannot be used to access Setup
Utility (BIOS) contents.
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
Password Function
Administrator password
●Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility
(BIOS).
●If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
NOTE:The administrator password can be used in place of
the power-on password.
NOTE:Your administrator password is not interchangeable
with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it
revealed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
NOTE:If you enter the power-on password at the first
password check, you must enter the administrator password
to access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Power-on password
●Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
tablet.
●If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn
on or restart the tablet.
NOTE:The administrator password can be used in place of
the power-on password.
NOTE:A power-on password is not revealed as it is set,
entered, changed, or deleted.
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
1.To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press the Windows button on
the tablet, and then tap fn+f10.
2.Tap Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes take effect when the tablet restarts.
Using Internet security software
When you use your tablet to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
tablet to tablet viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your tablet, Internet security
software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your tablet as a trial offer.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security
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							software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software
trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your tablet.
Using antivirus software
Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function
abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any
damage they have caused.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to
date.
An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your tablet. It is strongly recommended that you use the
antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your tablet.
For more information about tablet viruses, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the
HP Support Assistant app.
Using firewall software
Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be
software you install on your tablet and/or network, or it can be a combination of both hardware and
software.
There are two types of firewalls to consider:
●Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the tablet it is installed on.
●Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network
to protect all the tablets on the network.
When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and
compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is
blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your tablet should be regularly updated to correct
security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see 
Updating programs
and drivers on page 37.
Installing critical security updates
CAUTION:Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the tablet from security
breaches and tablet viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.
You can choose whether updates are installed automatically. To change the settings, from the Start
screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. Select System and Security, select
Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing HP and third-party software updates
HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on
your tablet. To download the latest versions, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you
can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
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							If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your tablet, regularly update the
software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems
and improve functionality of the software.
Securing your wireless network
When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see
Protecting your WLAN on page 17.

Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently
lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see
Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 47.
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							10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC
Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the tablet,
and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
You can open Setup Utility using the tablet only or an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately).
The keyboard base that came with your tablet cannot be used to open Setup Utility.
▲To start Setup Utility (BIOS), using the tablet only, turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press the
Windows button on the tablet, and then tap fn+f10.
– or –
To start Setup Utility (BIOS) using an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately):
1.Connect an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately) to the tablet.
2.Turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press esc, and then press fn+f10.
NOTE:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
tablet from operating properly.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called 
SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently
installed on the tablet, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as 
ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing
fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see 
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 44.
2.Tap Main, and then make note of your current BIOS version.
3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, tap Exit, tap Exit Discarding Changes,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
To start Setup Utility (BIOS) using an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately):
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							1.Connect an optional USB keyboard (purchased separately) to the tablet.
2.Turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press esc, and then press fn+f10.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the tablet or an unsuccessful installation, download and
install a BIOS update only when the tablet is connected to reliable external power using the AC
adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the tablet is running on battery power,
docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the
download and installation, follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the tablet or initiate Sleep.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
1.From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2.Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
4.At the download area, follow these steps:
a.Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed
on your tablet. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the date, name,
or other identifier. You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has
been downloaded to your hard drive.
b.Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.
If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your
hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You will need to access this path when
you are ready to install the update.
NOTE:If you connect your tablet to a network, consult the network administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the
download is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer.
2.Click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains
the update.
4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, 
filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
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							Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run
diagnostic tests to determine whether the tablet hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs
outside the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by
the operating system or other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1.Turn on or restart the tablet, quickly press the Windows button on the tablet, and then press fn
+f2.
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order:
a.Connected USB drive
NOTE:To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 46.
b.Hard drive
c.BIOS
2.When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard arrow keys to select the type of diagnostic
test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:If you need to stop a diagnostic test, press esc.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE:Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in English
only.
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device:
Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage— Provides access to the latest UEFI version
1.Go to 
http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
2.Click the UEFI Download link, and then select Run.
Option 2: Support and Drivers page—Provides downloads for a specific product for earlier and later
versions
1.Go to 
http://www.hp.com.
2.Point to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers.
3.In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
– or –
Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
4.Select your tablet model, and then select your operating system.
5.In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment.
– or –
Click Download, and then select Run.
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							11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes:
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to the HP Support Assistant.
▲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.
Creating recovery media and backups
●Use HP Recovery Manager after you successfully set up the tablet to create HP Recovery media
(select models only). This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the tablet. The
backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is
corrupted or has been replaced.
For information on creating recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select models
only) on page 47. For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery
media, see 
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 48
●Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information.
NOTE:If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)
IMPORTANT:If your tablet does not list a Recovery Media Creation option, you can obtain HP
recovery media for your system from support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
included with the tablet. You can also find contact information from the HP website. Go to
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you
successfully set up the tablet. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the
hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the
software programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP
Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace
the hard drive.
●Only one set of HP Recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and
keep them in a safe place.
●HP Recovery Manager examines the tablet and determines the required storage capacity for a
high-quality blank USB flash drive.
●Be sure that the tablet is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media.
●The creation process can take up to an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process.
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							To create HP Recovery media:
IMPORTANT:For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select
models only).
1.From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager.
2.Select Recovery Media Creation, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you ever need to recover the system, see 
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager (select models
only) on page 48.
Using Windows tools
You can create system restore points and create backups of personal information using Windows
tools (select models only). 
NOTE:If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
For more information and steps, see Help and Support.
Restore and recover
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your
situation and level of expertise:
●Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the tablet, and resetting the
tablet to its original state. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. 
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
●If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you can choose the
System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP
Recovery media that you have created. For more information, see 
Recovering using HP
Recovery Manager (select models only) on page 48. If you have not already created recovery
media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 47.
●On select models, if you want to recover the tablet's original factory partition and content, you
can use HP Recovery Media that you have created.
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager (select models only)
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the tablet to its original factory state by using
the HP Recovery media that you created (select models only), or by using HP recovery media you
obtain from support. If you have not already created recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery
media (select models only) on page 47.
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							Using HP Recovery media, you can perform a system recovery, which reinstalls the original operating
system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory.
NOTE:Only the options available for your tablet are displayed when you start the recovery process.
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery.
What you need to know
●HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not
provided with the tablet, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website
or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT:Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to
correct tablet issues.
●HP Recovery media must be used if the tablet hard drive fails. If you have not already created
recovery media, see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 47.
●If your tablet does not allow the creation of HP recovery media or if the HP Recovery media
does not work, you can obtain recovery media for your tablet from support. See the 
Worldwide
Telephone Numbers
 booklet included with the tablet. You can also find contact information from
the HP website. Go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
IMPORTANT:HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal
data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.
Using HP Recovery media to recover
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your
system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the tablet.
NOTE:If the tablet does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot
order. See 
Changing the tablet boot order on page 49.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the tablet boot order
If the tablet does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the boot order, which is the
order of devices where the tablet searches for startup information. You can specify that a USB flash
drive should be checked first.
To change the boot order:
IMPORTANT:For tablets, connect to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select
models only).
1.Insert the HP Recovery media you created.
2.Restart the tablet, quickly press esc, and then press fn+f9 for boot options.
3.Select the USB flash drive you want to boot from.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							12 Specifications
Input power 
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the tablet.
The tablet operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC
power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the tablet can be powered from a
standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source
supplied and approved by HP for use with this tablet.
The tablet can operate on DC power within the following specifications. Operating voltage and current
varies by platform.
Input power Rating
Operating voltage and current 5 V dc @ 3A - 15W
NOTE:This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not
exceeding 240 V rms.
NOTE:The tablet operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label.
Operating environment
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating10% to 90%10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
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