HP Stream 8 Manual

Left-edge swipe
Use the left-edge swipe to reveal your open apps so that you can access them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the touch screen to switch between apps. 
Without lifting your finger, swipe back toward the left edge to reveal all open apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
Use the top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe to display command options that allow you to 
customize an open app.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge swipe varies depending on the...

5Managing power
Your tablet can operate on either battery power or external power. When the tablet is running on 
battery power only and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is important to 
monitor and conserve the battery charge.
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation 
Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation.
●Sleep—The Sleep state is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity. Your work is saved  to memory, allowing you to resume your work...

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
You can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●Swipe from the right edge of the Start screen or the Windows desktop to reveal the charms. Tap 
Settings, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●Tap or swipe the touch screen.
When the tablet exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be...

4.Tap Require a password (recommended).NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account 
password, tap 
Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-screen 
instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5.Tap Save changes.
Running on battery power
When a charged battery is in the tablet and the tablet is not plugged into external power, the tablet 
runs on battery power. When the tablet is off and...

●Lower the brightness of the display.
●Select the Power saver setting in Power Options.
●Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as 
an external hard drive connected to a USB port.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.
●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or shut down the tablet.
Running on AC power
For information about connecting to AC power, refer to...

1.Shut down the tablet.
2.Connect the AC adapter to the tablet, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
3.Turn on the tablet.
●If the tablet or the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the tablet or the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the 
tablet and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to be sure that the 
connections are secure.
●If the connections are secure and the tablet or the power lights remain off, the AC adapter 
is not...

6Maintaining your tablet
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your tablet in optimal condition. This chapter 
explains how to use tools such as Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating programs 
and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with 
tools such as Disk Cleanup.
Using Disk Cleanup
Use Disk Cleanup...

Cleaning your tablet
Use the following products to safely clean your tablet:
●Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example, disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands)
●Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid
●Solution of water and mild soap
●Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
●Static-free cloth wipes
CAUTION:Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your tablet. If you are not 
sure that a cleaning product is...

Traveling with or shipping your tablet
If you have to travel with or ship your tablet, follow these tips to keep your equipment safe.
●Prepare the tablet for traveling or shipping:
◦Back up your information to an external drive.
◦Remove all external media cards, such as memory cards.
◦Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
◦Shut down the tablet.
●Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the tablet.
●When traveling by air, carry the tablet as hand luggage; do not...

7Securing your tablet and information
Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your 
information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, 
the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your tablet from 
a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.
IMPORTANT:Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on...