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Managing 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.

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 unplugged from external power, the battery in the

tablet slowly discharges. The tablet will display a message when the battery reaches a low or critical

battery level.
A tablet's battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the

tablet, screen brightness, external devices connected to the tablet, and other factors.

Factory-sealed battery

The battery[ies] in this tablet cannot be easily replaced by users themselves. Removing or replacing

the battery could affect your warranty coverage. If a 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.

Charging the battery

Connect the power adapter to the tablet.

Verify that the battery is charging.

The Charging Battery icon

appears in the top right corner of the screen.

While the battery is charging, keep the AC adapter connected until the battery information in the

status area or notification area reads as 100% charged.

Viewing battery life

To view approximately how much battery life remains:

▲

Swipe down twice from the top edge, and then touch the Battery icon

Conserving battery power

To conserve battery power and maximize battery life:

●

Lower the brightness on the display.

●

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.

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Summary of Contents for Pro Slate 8

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...cts and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition April 2015 Document Part Number 818960 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models ...

Page 3: ...bile network 13 Activating data transfer select tablets only 13 Activating tethering or a portable hotspot select tablets only 14 Browsing the Internet 14 Using Bluetooth wireless devices 14 Turning off data connections 15 Sharing using NFC 15 4 Multimedia 16 Using a camera 16 Taking a photo 16 Switching between cameras 16 Recording a video 16 Taking a screenshot 17 Viewing photos or videos 17 Usi...

Page 4: ...een 23 Using the on screen keyboard 24 Using email 24 Using the calendar 24 Using the clock 24 Downloading apps 24 Uninstalling apps 25 7 Using Settings 26 Wireless networks 26 Device 27 Personal 28 System 30 8 HP Duet Pen 31 Charging the HP Duet Pen 32 Waking the HP Duet Pen 33 Pairing the HP Duet Pen 33 Using the HP Duet Pen 34 Changing the pen tip 34 Setting pen preferences 34 Using the pen as ...

Page 5: ...blet 43 Setting a screen lock 43 Setting a voice wake up select tablets only 43 Setting a trusted face 43 Locking and unlocking the tablet 44 Encrypting your tablet 44 Setting guest user mode 45 Setting screen pinning 45 12 Using storage 46 Inserting microSD cards 46 Accessing microSD cards or USB drives 47 Unmounting disconnecting microSD cards 47 13 Backing up and recovering your data 48 Automat...

Page 6: ...our tablet using an over the air OTA update 50 Updating your tablet using a file based update 51 14 Maintenance 52 Cleaning your tablet 52 Cleaning procedures 52 Cleaning the display 52 Cleaning an optional keyboard 53 15 Accessibility Features 54 Index 55 vi ...

Page 7: ...es additional protection if the tablet is stolen You can select to encrypt all of your data including accounts app data music and other media and downloaded information If you encrypt the tablet you must enter a PIN password to decrypt the tablet each time you turn it on CAUTION Encryption cannot be reversed A factory data reset must be performed which erases all of your data Connect to a wireless...

Page 8: ...tices document is provided with the HP User Guides app provided on your tablet To access from the Home screen touch the All Apps icon and then touch the HP User Guides app Select the document Important regulatory notices including information about proper battery disposal Limited Warranty This document may be provided in the following ways With the HP User Guides app provided on your tablet To acc...

Page 9: ...e Home screen touch the Home icon Overview Opens a list of apps that you have used recently Touch an app to open it To remove an app from the list swipe it to the left or right NOTE For some apps you can touch the X on the top right of the app screen to close the app Settings Allows you to connect to networks set preferences and find information about your tablet To display settings Touch the All ...

Page 10: ...rk on page 12 Mobile broadband select tablets only Displays when mobile broadband is turned on which allows you to connect to a mobile broadband network For information about connecting see Connecting to a mobile broadband network select tablets only on page 12 Bluetooth Displays when Bluetooth is turned on and the tablet can be paired with Bluetooth capable devices such as keyboards pointing devi...

Page 11: ...r more information see Multimedia on page 16 HP Support Assistant select countries only Provides instant access to tablet information help resources and support HP Touchpoint Manager select tablets only Provides a cloud based IT solution that enables businesses to effectively manage and secure their company assets HP Touchpoint Manager helps protect devices against malware and other attacks monito...

Page 12: ...t optional microphone only devices WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury lower the volume setting before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the tablet 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 2 Cameras Record video and capture photog...

Page 13: ...lets only on page 12 9 MicroSD card reader Reads microSD cards that store manage share or access information For installation instructions see Using storage on page 46 NOTE Your tablet has read write support for SDHC microSD cards up to 32 GB 10 Micro B USB 2 0 port Permits you to connect to power using a micro B USB extension cable You can use the cable to connect to a USB power source or AC adap...

Page 14: ...n Press to increase or decrease sound 4 Microphones Receive sound 5 WWAN wireless wide area network antennas select tablets only Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WWANs NOTE The antennas are not visible from the outside of the tablet For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions For wireless regulatory notices see the section of ...

Page 15: ...adphones 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 lower the volume setting before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the tablet speakers are disabled NOTE Be sure that the device cable has a 4...

Page 16: ... the screen three times To turn on this feature 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under System touch Accessibility and then touch Magnification gestures 3 Slide the switch to the right to turn on the setting 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your tablet ...

Page 17: ...es important information to identify your tablet When contacting support you will probably be asked for the serial number and possibly for the product number or the model number Locate these numbers before you contact support Component 1 Model number 2 Serial number 3 Product number Regulatory label s Provide s regulatory information about the tablet Wireless certification label s Provide s inform...

Page 18: ...ge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Wireless networks touch Wi Fi and then slide the switch to the right to turn on the Wi Fi 3 Touch one of the available networks that is displayed 4 Type the security key if required and then touch Connect NOTE To delete the security key for a wireless network to which you have previously connected touch the name of the network and then touch Forget Conne...

Page 19: ... 2 Under Wireless networks touch More and then touch Mobile Networks 3 Touch Network operators and then follow the on screen instructions Activating data transfer select tablets only To enable data transfer over a mobile network 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Wireless networks touch More touch Mobile Networks and then touch Data enabled Activating dat...

Page 20: ...ch USB tethering and then disconnect the USB device or touch Bluetooth tethering Browsing the Internet After you have established an Internet connection you can surf the Internet using an Internet browser To begin surfing the Internet Touch the All Apps icon and then touch the browser icon Using Bluetooth wireless devices Pair your tablet with a Bluetooth device such as a headset or keyboard To co...

Page 21: ...t the file or item you want to share with another device 2 Start NFC on your tablet a Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon b Under Wireless networks touch More and then slide the NFC switch to the right to turn on NFC NOTE Both NFC and Android Beam must be on to share items 3 Make sure the other device is unlocked and has NFC turned on 4 Tap the NFC area on the back ...

Page 22: ...hots with the front camera TIP To access the camera from a locked screen place your finger on the lock icon and slide the icon to the left Taking a photo Touch the All apps icon and then touch the Camera icon To take a photo touch the Camera icon The photo is saved in Photos Switching between cameras To switch between the front and rear camera 1 Touch the All apps icon and then touch the Camera ic...

Page 23: ...he Delete icon Using audio On your tablet you can stream audio content from the web including radio record audio or mix audio and video to create multimedia To enhance your listening enjoyment attach external audio devices such as speakers or headphones Connecting speakers You can attach wired speakers to your tablet by connecting them to the audio out headphone jack on your tablet To connect wire...

Page 24: ... for best performance Store media content locally on your tablet or on an installed microSD card Close apps that are not in use Place your tablet and the display device in the same room NOTE Cast screen video stream performance may be impacted by wireless environment factors including Bluetooth usage and or other wireless network congestion within close proximity Connecting to a wireless display T...

Page 25: ...to improve performance When video streaming is not smooth or the audio cuts in and out the wireless connection to your adapter may have lost bandwidth Move the tablet closer to your adapter The closer your tablet is to the adapter the better the connection speed will be Make sure there are no major obstacles such as walls between the tablet and the adapter Stream media files directly from your tab...

Page 26: ...e the two finger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the screen and then moving your fingers together Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the screen and then moving your fingers apart Left or right swipe Use the left or right swipe to reveal your open apps move through Home screens and move through photos so that you can access them quickl...

Page 27: ... swipe to display the notifications To display the Quick Settings menu swipe down twice from the top edge Two finger top edge swipe Use the two finger swipe from the top edge to display the Quick Settings menu Using touch gestures 21 ...

Page 28: ...ey combinations to perform specific functions NOTE Depending on the country or region your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this guide TIP HP recommends using an Android compatible keyboard with your tablet Keyboards not compatible with Android may not offer the same action key functionality To find an Android compatible keyboard go to http www hp com...

Page 29: ...ome screen Adding an app icon to the Home screen 1 Touch the All apps icon on the Home screen NOTE The apps on the screen are initially displayed alphabetically 2 Touch and hold the app icon until the Home screen appears slide the icon into place and lift your finger Adding a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold on the Home screen to display the Widgets icon and then touch the Widgets icon 2...

Page 30: ...ions NOTE When you add an email account the email calendar and people associated with the account are synchronized automatically Using the clock Use the clock feature to add an alarm set a timer or use the stopwatch Touch the All Apps icon touch the Clock icon and then follow the on screen instructions Downloading apps Download apps music books games and more from the Google Play store select tabl...

Page 31: ... 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Device touch Apps 3 Touch the app that you want to uninstall touch Uninstall and then follow the on screen instructions Uninstalling apps 25 ...

Page 32: ...wireless and other types of networks For more information about connecting to networks see Connecting on page 12 Wi Fi Enable or disable Wi Fi When Wi Fi is enabled you can connect to a wireless network to check email search the Web or access social media websites Bluetooth Enable or disable Bluetooth When Bluetooth is enabled you can pair a Bluetooth device such as a headset or keyboard with your...

Page 33: ...rom your tablet Sound notification Select volume ringtone and vibration preferences for your tablet Sound Select the volume for your media alarms and notifications Interruptions Select the types of notifications to receive and when to receive them Default notification ringtone Select the sound for notifications such as receiving a text message Other sounds Select screen locking sounds and touch so...

Page 34: ...matically lock Set the time before the screen lock is enabled automatically NOTE This option is only available after a screen lock has been set Power button instantly locks Enable or disable the ability to immediately lock the tablet when you press the power button NOTE This option is only available after a screen lock has been set Owner info To show owner information on the lock screen touch the ...

Page 35: ...o sync data To sync an account touch the name of the account touch it again and then touch the app you want to sync Remove an account To remove an account touch the name of the account touch the Menu icon and then touch Remove account Language input Select language spelling keyboard and search preferences for your tablet Language Select a language Spell checker Enable spell checker and select a la...

Page 36: ...ta preferences for your tablet For more information see Backing up and recovering your data on page 48 System Date time Enable or disable automatic date and time and select preferences for time zone time format and date format Accessibility Enable or disable accessibility features such as text size display color settings and reading and caption services Printing Enable or disable printing to a con...

Page 37: ...http www hp com and search for HP Paper Folio The HP Duet Pen works with all apps on the tablet In addition the pen supports the following Additional pen input features such as pressure sensitivity which allows you to create a bolder stroke by pressing harder are supported by Corel Painter Mobile for Android stylus mode only and Kingsoft Office for Android software stylus mode only Refer to the so...

Page 38: ...e the pen s power status Light Status Off Turned off Blinking white On Blinking amber Low battery Solid amber Charging Solid white Fully charged and plugged in Charging the HP Duet Pen IMPORTANT Charge the pen for at least two hours before use NOTE The pen can operate on DC power using an industry standard micro B USB cable The HP micro B USB cable and AC adapter included with your tablet are reco...

Page 39: ... and turn on your tablet If you are using the tablet for the first time HP Duet Pen Pairing launches automatically NOTE Be sure that you use the stylus tip not the ink pen tip during pairing For instructions on accessing and changing the tip see Changing the pen tip on page 34 NOTE If HP Duet Pen Pairing does not launch automatically use Settings to launch pairing Swipe down twice from the top edg...

Page 40: ...select your pen preferences for language text and drawing size scrolling speed and position 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Personal touch Language input and then touch HP Duet Writing Area 3 Under GET STARTED touch the Welcome guide for help information 4 Make the selections for your settings Using the pen as a stylus IMPORTANT Before you touch the pe...

Page 41: ...ocations of the HP Duet Pen ultrasonic microphones IMPORTANT Do not use the ink pen tip on the tablet screen NOTE For best results use the HP Paper Folio on a flat surface and do not block the space between the tablet and the paper in the folio When the active pen is within 10 mm of the tablet screen the tablet ignores other input such as your palm touching the screen Be sure the ink pen tip is in...

Page 42: ...lso use the Capture book mode off screen duplication in the same notebook If you start a notebook in Capture book mode off screen duplication you cannot write in the same notebook with the pen in stylus mode Storing the HP Duet Pen When you finish using the pen replace the cap 36 Chapter 8 HP Duet Pen ...

Page 43: ...anty coverage If a 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 Charging the battery 1 Connect the power adapter to the tablet 2 Verify that the battery is charging The Charging Battery icon appears in the to...

Page 44: ...does not use battery power when the tablet is connected to AC external power with an approved AC adapter WARNING To reduce potential safety issues use only the AC adapter provided with the tablet a replacement AC adapter provided by HP or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Connect the tablet to external AC power under any of the following conditions WARNING Do not charge the tablet battery ...

Page 45: ...om external power for an extended period Follow the recommended Android shutdown procedure 1 Press and hold the power button until the Power off message appears 2 Touch Power off If the tablet is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Android power off procedure try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds Disconnect the...

Page 46: ...access your downloaded files Touch All Apps and then touch the Downloads icon Opening files You can open files with the app or apps they are associated with You can open some files with more than one app File management apps are available for download in the Google Play store select tablets only NOTE On select tablets you may find a different online marketplace app Saving files You can use local s...

Page 47: ...touch Printing From here you can open each available service to turn it on or off determine which printers it makes available and adjust the service s settings NOTE Printing steps may vary slightly depending on the app used To print a file 1 Open the app for the file you want to print 2 Open the file 3 Touch the Menu icon touch the selection for printing and then follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 48: ... computer see Activating tethering or a portable hotspot select tablets only on page 14 1 Connect the USB cable to your tablet and to a computer 2 Select how you want your tablet to appear to the computer a Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon b Under Device touch Storage and then touch the Menu icon c Touch USB computer connection and then select how the tablet appe...

Page 49: ...ng password is selected 4 In Owner info enter text to be displayed when the screen is locked Setting a voice wake up select tablets only 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Device touch Voice Wake Up 3 Slide the switch to the right to turn on voice wake up 4 Touch Train Voice Wake Up Phrase and then follow the on screen instructions Setting a trusted face ...

Page 50: ...protection if the tablet is stolen encrypt all of your data including accounts app data music and other media and downloaded information If you encrypt the tablet you must enter a PIN or password to decrypt the tablet each time you turn it on CAUTION Encryption may take an hour or more If the encryption process is interrupted you will lose data 1 Set a lock screen PIN password 2 Charge the battery...

Page 51: ...on screen pinning 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Personal touch Security 3 Under Advanced touch Screen pinning and then slide the switch to the right to turn on screen pinning Selecting an app to pin 1 Open the app you want to pin 2 Touch Overview 3 Drag the open app up until you see the Pin icon in the bottom right corner of the app 4 Touch the Pin i...

Page 52: ...oval tool or small straightened paper clip 1 into the card tray access hole 2 Press in gently only until the card tray is ejected 3 Remove the tray 2 from the tablet and insert the card 3 4 Replace the tray 4 in the tablet 5 Press in gently on the tray until it is firmly seated 46 Chapter 12 Using storage ...

Page 53: ...your files from the storage devices Unmounting disconnecting microSD cards NOTE Always unmount microSD cards before removing them 1 Swipe down twice from the top edge and then touch the Settings icon 2 Under Device touch Storage and then under SD Card touch Unmount SD card 3 Follow the on screen instructions to continue Accessing microSD cards or USB drives 47 ...

Page 54: ...versions of HP and third party apps and widgets the operating system will download updates automatically and notify you when it is ready to install these updates For more information 1 Go to http www hp com support and follow the on screen instructions to select your country and your product 2 Follow the on screen instructions to access your Android operating system software Back up and reset HP s...

Page 55: ...oes not start normally or if you do not remember the lock screen password you can reset the tablet without turning it on CAUTION All data saved on your tablet is deleted when you perform a factory reset All apps are uninstalled but it may be possible to restore data in your email account Back up all important files with an external storage device or to the cloud using one of several commercially a...

Page 56: ...menu appears use the volume up and volume down buttons to highlight wipe data factory reset and then press the power button to confirm the selection 4 Use the volume up and volume down buttons to highlight Yes delete all user data and then press the power button to confirm the selection 5 Use the volume up and volume down buttons to highlight reboot system now and then press the power button to co...

Page 57: ...our product b Follow the on screen instructions to access and download your Android operating system software 2 Locate update zip and copy it to a microSD card 3 Turn off your tablet and then insert the microSD card containing the update zip file 4 To power on your tablet press and hold the volume up button and the power button 5 Select apply update from sdcard 6 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 58: ... chloride methylene chloride and hydrocarbons are not included in the product Fibrous materials such as paper towels can scratch the tablet Over time dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your tablet WARNING To prevent electric shock or damage to components do not attempt to clean your tablet wh...

Page 59: ...rd surface CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components do not allow liquids to drip between the keys To clean the keyboard use a soft microfiber cloth or a chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable disposable wipe To prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust lint and particles from the keyboard use a can of compressed air with a straw exte...

Page 60: ...n about a particular assistive technology product contact customer support for that product Contacting support We are constantly refining the accessibility of our products and services and welcome feedback from users If you have an issue with a product or would like to tell us about accessibility features that have helped you please contact us at 1 888 259 5707 Monday through Friday 6 a m to 9 p m...

Page 61: ...isconnecting microSD cards 47 display setting magnification 10 settings 27 display magnification setting 10 download app updates 48 apps 24 operating system updates 48 widget updates 48 E email using 24 external AC power using 38 F factory data reset 48 file sharing 42 file transfer 42 G getting to know your tablet 3 guest user mode 45 H headsets connecting 18 help obtaining 3 Home icon 3 hovering...

Page 62: ...tings 30 product name and number 11 Product Notices locating 2 Q Quick Settings accessing 4 menu 4 Quick Start guide locating 2 R recent apps icon 3 regulatory information regulatory label 11 wireless certification labels 11 reset tablet 49 S screen lock setting 43 screen pinning 45 screenshot taking 17 search icon 3 security settings 28 serial number 11 service labels locating 11 settings 26 Sett...

Page 63: ...ifying 7 8 W Wi Fi connecting to 12 settings 26 Wi Fi icon 4 widgets using 23 wireless certification label 11 wireless displays connecting 18 WLAN antennas identifying 7 9 WLAN device 11 WLAN label 11 WWAN antennas identifying 7 8 WWAN device 11 WWAN label 11 Z ZIF expansion slot identifying 7 9 Index 57 ...

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