HP Pavilion 13 S100 X360 Convertible Pc User Manual

							User Guide 
						

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First Edition: September 2015
Document Part Number: 824276-001Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most products. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows. This computer may require upgraded
and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers
and/or software to take full advantage of
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							Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place
the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety
of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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							Table of contents
1  Starting right ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Visit the HP Apps Store .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2  Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 4
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Display ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Top ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Buttons and speakers .......................................................................................................................  12
Keys ...................................................................................................................................................  13
Using the action keys ........................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3  Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 17
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 17
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 17
Airplane mode key .......................................................................................................... 17
Operating system controls ............................................................................................. 17
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 18
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only) .........................................................................  18
Using HP DataPass (select products only) ........................................................................................ 19
Using GPS (select products only) ...................................................................................................... 19
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................  19
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only) ............................................................................  19
Sharing data and drives and accessing software ...............................................................................................  20
4  Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 21
Using a webcam (select products only) ..............................................................................................................  21
Using audio ..........................................................................................................................................................  21
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							Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 21
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 22
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) ........................................... 23
Setting up HDMI audio .................................................................................................... 24
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) .. .. . 24
Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel products only) ............... 24
5  Navigating the screen .................................................................................................................................. 25
Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures ................................................................................................. 25
Tap ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Two-finger pinch zoom ..................................................................................................................... 26
Two-finger scroll (TouchPad only) ................................................................................................... 26
Two-finger tap (TouchPad only) ....................................................................................................... 26
One-finger slide (touch screen only) ................................................................................................ 27
Using the keyboard and optional mouse ............................................................................................................ 27
6  Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation ...................................................................................................... 28
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................................ 29
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................. 29
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation) ......................................... 29
Using the power meter and power settings ........................................................................................................ 30
Running on battery power ................................................................................................................................... 30
Factory-sealed battery ..................................................................................................................... 30
Finding battery information .............................................................................................................. 31
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 31
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 31
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 32
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available .................................. 32
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................ 32
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ................. 32
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting power problems .................................................................................................... 33
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ......................................................................................................... 33
7  Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 35
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 35
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							Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 35
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ............................................................................... 35
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 36
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 37
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................ 37
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 37
8  Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 39
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 39
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................ 40
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only) ........................................................................................... 40
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 41
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 41
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 41
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................ 41
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 42
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 42
Backing up your software applications and information ................................................................................... 42
Using an optional security cable ......................................................................................................................... 42
9  Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 44
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 44
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 44
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 44
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 45
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) ............................................................................. 46
10  Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 47
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 47
11  Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 49
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 49
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ........................................................................ 49
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Restore and recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 51
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							Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................................... 51
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................ 51
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................ 52
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................. 52
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 53
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 53
12  Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 55
13  Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 56
14  Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 57
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 58
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							1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to
learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
find additional HP resources.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps,
and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the desktop. The selection is updated regularly and
includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the HP Apps Store frequently for new
and updated features.
IMPORTANT:You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.
To view and download an app:
1.Select the Start button, and then select the Store app.
‒ or –
Select the Store icon next to the taskbar search box.
2.Select HP picks to view all the available apps.
NOTE:HP picks is available in select countries only.
3.Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the download is
complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
●
Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See 
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 49.
●
If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting to a
network on page 17.
●
Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see 
Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 21.
●
Update or purchase antivirus software. See 
Using antivirus software on page 41.
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							More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions●
Overview of computer setup and features
Get started app
To access the Get started app:
▲
Select the Start button, and then select the Get
started app.●
A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips
HP support
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.●
Online chat with an HP technician
●
Support telephone numbers
●
HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, 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.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then
select User Guides.●
Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, and then select Warranty and
services.
‒ or –●
Specific warranty information about this computer
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