HP Pavilion 11 H100 X2 Pc User Manual

							Lights
Component Description
(1)  Caps lock light
●White: Caps lock is on.
●Off: Caps lock is off.
(2)
Mute light●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
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							Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key (select models only).
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the b key or the esc key (select models only).
(3)
Windows key  Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows
desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the
previous screen.
(4)  Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE:Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen
keyboard of the tablet.
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							Right side
Component Description
(1)
Memory card reader  Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the slot, insert
the card into the slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly
seated.
To remove a card:
Press in on the card it until it pops out.
(2)
HDMI port  Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or
a high-speed HDMI device.
(3)
USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(4) AC adapter light●On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged.
●Off: The computer is using battery power.
(5)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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							Left side 
Component Description
(1)
USB 2.0 port Connects optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(2)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects
an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start
screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
NOTE:Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-
in (microphone).
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							Releasing the tablet from the keyboard base
To release the tablet from the keyboard base, follow these steps:
1.Slide the release latch on the keyboard base to the left (1).
2.Lift and remove the tablet (2).
Changing your tablets settings
You can change view and screen brightness.
Changing your tablets view
Your tablets orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from
portrait to landscape view.
To change the view of your tablet from landscape view to portrait view:
▲Hold the tablet horizontally, and then turn it 90 degrees to the right (in a clockwise direction).
To change the view of your tablet from portrait view to landscape view:
▲Hold the tablet vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the left (in a counter-clockwise direction).
Turning your tablets autorotate lock on or off
Autorotate automatically changes the orientation of the tablet screen depending on which way you
are holding the tablet. You can lock the screen orientation in place so that it does not automatically
rotate.
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							To turn your tablets autorotate lock on or off:
1.Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, and then tap
Settings.
2.Tap the Screen icon at the bottom right. Tap the autorotate lock icon to lock your current tablet
screen in place and to prevent rotation. The icon displays a lock symbol when autorotate lock is
active. To turn off the autorotate lock, tap the autorotate lock icon again.
Adjusting your tablets screen brightness
To adjust the screen brightness:
1.Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, and then tap
Settings.
2.Tap the Screen icon at the bottom right. A vertical slider displays that controls the screen
brightness.
NOTE:From the Windows desktop, you can also tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area
at the far right of the taskbar, tap Adjust screen brightness, and then move the slider next to
Screen brightness at the bottom of the screen.
Locating system information
Important system information is located on the bottom edge of the tablet or on the keyboard base.
You may need the information when travelling internationally or when you contact support:
●Serial number
●Product number
●Warranty period
●Regulatory and wireless certification information
Using Windows, briefly press the fn+esc key combination (select models only) to display the System
Information screen, which provides the product name and serial number of your computer, as well as
information about the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard.
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							3 Connecting 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, 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 these features:
●Wireless button, wireless switch, or wireless 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 and one or more wireless devices, depending on the model. All
of the wireless devices on your computer are enabled at the factory.
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.
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:
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							Mode Steps
1.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 in the search box, and then select Control Panel.
3.Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
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.
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							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).
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.
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							Configuring a wireless router
For help in setting up a WLAN, 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:
●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.
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 revealed, 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.
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