HP Stream 8 Tablet, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...de describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your tablet Not all features are available in all editions of Windows This tablet may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware drivers and or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality Go to http www microsoft com for details To access the latest user guide go to http www hp com su...

Page 3: ...other 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 ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...d with an Intel Atom processor and a Windows operating system On these models do not change the processor configuration setting in msconfig exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor If you do so your tablet will not restart You will have to perform a factory reset to restore the original settings v ...

Page 6: ...vi Processor configuration setting select models only ...

Page 7: ...s using an HDMI cable select models only 6 Setting up HDMI audio 7 Connecting digital display devices using a DisplayPort cable select models only 7 Connecting Miracast compatible wireless displays select models only 8 4 Navigating the screen 9 Using the touch gestures 9 Tap 9 Two finger scroll 9 Two finger pinch zoom 10 Two finger click 10 Right edge swipe 10 Left edge swipe 11 Top edge swipe and...

Page 8: ...veling with or shipping your tablet 19 7 Securing your tablet and information 20 Using passwords 20 Setting Windows passwords 20 Setting Setup Utility BIOS passwords 21 Using Internet security software 21 Using antivirus software 21 Using firewall software 22 Installing software updates 22 Installing critical security updates 22 Securing your wireless network 22 Backing up your software applicatio...

Page 9: ...10 Specifications 27 Input power 27 Operating environment 27 11 Electrostatic Discharge 28 Index 29 ix ...

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Page 11: ...ge 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 From the Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop tap the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Select My com...

Page 12: ...n the CD DVD provided in the box In some countries regions HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box For countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy from http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to North America Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA Europe Middle East Africa Hewlett Packard POD Via G D...

Page 13: ...r devices and devices must be relatively close together typically within 10 meters approximately 33 feet of each other For more information about wireless technology the Internet and networking see the information and website links provided in Help and Support From the Start screen tap type help and then select Help and Support or From the Windows desktop tap the question mark icon in the notifica...

Page 14: ...displayed 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 tap the network status icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar to verify the name and status of the connection Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only A Bluetooth de...

Page 15: ...lay music CDs download and listen to music 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 a USB port or to the audio out headphone jack on your tablet or on...

Page 16: ... the video ports on the tablet to connect an external monitor projector or TV IMPORTANT Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the tablet using the correct cable Follow the device manufacturer s instructions For information on using your video features refer to Help and Support Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable select models only NOTE To connect an HDMI dev...

Page 17: ...ing these steps 1 From the Windows desktop tap and hold the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then select Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab select the name of the digital output device 3 Tap Set Default and then tap OK To return the audio stream to the tablet speakers 1 From the Windows desktop tap and hold the Speakers icon in the notification area at...

Page 18: ...f you choose the Extend option increase the screen resolution of the external device as follows From the Start screen type control panel and then select Control Panel Select Appearance and Personalization Under Display select Adjust screen resolution Connecting Miracast compatible wireless displays select models only To discover and connect to Miracast compatible wireless displays follow the steps...

Page 19: ...onnected to a USB port on the tablet Using the touch gestures Tap Use the tap double tap gesture to select or open an item on the screen Point to an item on the screen and then tap one finger on the touch screen to select it Double tap an item to open it Two finger scroll Use the two finger scroll gesture to move up down or sideways on a page or image Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch ...

Page 20: ...nger click gesture to open the menu for an object on the screen NOTE The two finger click performs the same function as right clicking with a mouse Place two fingers on the touch screen and press down to open the options menu for the selected object Right edge swipe Use the right edge swipe to reveal the charms which let you search share start apps access devices or change settings Gently swipe yo...

Page 21: ...e 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 app Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command options One finger slide Use the one finger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages or to move an object To scroll across the screen lightly slide one fi...

Page 22: ...itiating and exiting Sleep on page 13 Hibernation The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level In the Hibernation state your work is saved to a hibernation file and the tablet powers down You can also initiate Hibernation manually For more information see Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation select models only on page 13 CAUTION To reduce the risk...

Page 23: ... 1 From the Start screen tap type power options and then select Power options 2 In the left pane tap Choose what the power button does 3 Tap Change Settings that are currently unavailable 4 In the When I press the power button area select Hibernate 5 Tap Save changes To exit Hibernation Briefly press the power button When the tablet exits Hibernation the power lights turn on and your work returns ...

Page 24: ... run Battery Check in the HP Support Assistant app 1 From the Start screen tap type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop tap the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Select Battery and performance If Battery Check indicates that your battery should be replaced contact support The battery ies in this product cannot...

Page 25: ...ablet a replacement AC adapter provided by HP or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP Connect the tablet to AC power under any of the following conditions WARNING Do not charge the tablet battery while you are aboard aircraft When charging or calibrating a battery When installing or modifying system software When performing a backup or recovery When you connect the tablet to AC power The batt...

Page 26: ...en turns off the display and tablet Shut down the tablet under any of the following conditions When you need to access components inside the tablet select models only When the tablet will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can turn off the tablet with the power button the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command NOTE If the table...

Page 27: ...and or files Recycle Bin Empty the Recycle Bin 2 Follow the on screen instructions Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your tablet For example older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software Without the latest driver you would not ...

Page 28: ...ped 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 while it is on 1 Turn off the tablet 2 Disconnect AC power 3 Disconnect all powered external devices CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly ...

Page 29: ...n for the in flight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your tablet In flight tablet use is at the discretion of the airline If you are shipping the tablet use suitable protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE The use of wireless devices may be restricted in some environments Such restrictions may apply aboard aircraft in hospitals near explosives and in hazardous loc...

Page 30: ...etup Utility BIOS feature and for a Windows security feature To create and save passwords use the following tips To reduce the risk of being locked out of the tablet record each password and store it in a secure place away from the tablet Do not store passwords in a file on the tablet When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program Change your passwords at least every 3 months An id...

Page 31: ...s To help protect your tablet Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your tablet as a trial offer To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks security software must be kept up to date It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choi...

Page 32: ...rams and drivers on page 17 Installing critical security updates CAUTION Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates To protect the tablet from security breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert You can install these updates manually or automatically To view or change the settings 1 From the Start screen tap type control pan...

Page 33: ...that are caused by the operating system or other software components To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI 1 Turn off the tablet 2 Press and hold the Volume down button 3 While continuing to hold the Volume down button press the power button to turn on the tablet The Startup menu is displayed 4 Press f2 at the bottom of the screen 5 When the diagnostic tool opens select the type of diagnostic t...

Page 34: ...echcenter pcdiags 2 Tap the UEFI Download link and then select Run Option 2 Support and Drivers pages Provide downloads for a specific product for earlier and later versions 1 Go to http www hp com 2 Tap Support located at the top of the page and then tap Download Drivers 3 In the text box enter the product name and then tap Go or Tap Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product 4 In the D...

Page 35: ... good as your most recent backup You should create system repair media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup As you add new software and data files you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup For more information on the Windows backup features see Windows Help and Support Performing a system recovery NOTE If you wil...

Page 36: ...ing Windows Refresh or Windows Reset When your tablet is not working properly and you need to regain system stability the Windows Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you The Windows Reset option allows you to perform detailed reformatting of your tablet or remove personal information before you give away or recycle your tablet For more information on these featur...

Page 37: ...r within the following specifications Operating voltage and current varies by platform Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 5 V dc 3A 15W NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The tablet operating voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label Operating environment Factor Metric U S Tempera...

Page 38: ...drive or loss of information observe these precautions If removal or installation instructions direct you to unplug the tablet first be sure that it is properly grounded Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible Use nonmagnetic tools Before handling components...

Page 39: ...nput power 27 installing critical security updates 22 Internet security software using 21 L left edge swipe touch screen gesture 11 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 17 updating programs and drivers 17 Miracast 8 O one finger slide touch screen gesture 11 operating environment 27 P passwords Setup Utility BIOS 21 Windows 20 ports HDMI 6 7 Miracast 8 power AC 15 battery 14 public WLAN connection 4 R recov...

Page 40: ...re 9 U unresponsive system 16 updating programs and drivers 17 using external AC power 15 using passwords 20 V video 6 W webcam using 5 Windows Refresh 26 Windows passwords 20 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless controls button 3 operating system 3 Wireless Assistant software 3 wireless light 3 wireless network WLAN connecting 4 corporate WLAN connection 4 public WLAN connection 4 wireless netw...