HP Pavilion 13 P100 X2 Pc User Manual

To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
The keyboard dock action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup
Utility (BIOS). See 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
on page 61 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the
bottom of the screen.
To...

Using Windows shortcut keys
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Press the Windows key  in
combination with a designated key in the table to perform the action.
For additional information on Windows shortcut keys, go to Help and Support. From the Start
screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
NOTE:Action keys do not display or function from the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
For commonly used shortcuts, use the Windows Basics guide.
Using the hot keys
A hot...

6 Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is only
running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is
important to monitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports an optimal power plan
to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance can be
balanced with power conservation.
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states,...

Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●
 Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap
Settings, tap the Power icon, and then tap Sleep.
– or –
 From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. When
the charms list opens, select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Press the Windows key.
●Briefly press the...

Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow
these steps:
1.From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the
list of applications.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account...

Do not attempt to remove or replace the factory-sealed battery. Removing or replacing the battery
could affect your warranty coverage. If the 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 battery information
To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run...

Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
●Connect an AC adapter.
●Connect the keyboard dock to the tablet.
●Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP.
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
●Initiate Hibernation (see Enabling and exiting Hibernation (select models only) on page 44).
●Save your work and shut down the computer.
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
When...

When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
●The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
Troubleshooting power problems
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to
AC power:
●The computer does not turn on.
●The display does not turn on.
●The power lights are off.
To test the AC adapter:
1.Shut down...

result, your work is immediately available to you as soon as you exit Sleep. You do not have to wait
while updates are downloaded.
▲To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the Start screen, type smart, and
then select Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. Be sure to save your work
before shutting down the computer.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the...

7 Managing and sharing information
Drives are digital storage devices that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Your
computer has a solid state drive that stores your computers software, operating system, and also
provides storage for all of your personal files.
For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as an
optical drive or hard drive, or insert a memory card directly from your phone or camera. A USB flash
drive, connected to the...