HP ZBook x2 G4 Detachable Workstation User Manual

User Guide

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1 WelcomeAfter you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your smart investment:●TIP: To quickly re

Finding informationTo locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.Resource ContentsSetup Instructions●

Resource Contentswrite to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oce, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone number, a

2 ComponentsYour computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where they're located, and how they

Component Description(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(3)USB Type-C power and ThunderboltTM ports with HP Sleep and Charge (2)Connect an AC

LeftComponent Description(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jackConnects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a h

Component Description(4) Volume down button Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.(5) Security cable slot Attaches an

Component Description(3) HP Quick Key customizable button Press the button to perform the customized action. The default action is Touch On/O, which

Component Description(12) HP Quick Key Mode Select button Press the button to cycle through the three customized options for the top two HP Quick Keys

© Copyright 2017 HP Development Company, L.P.Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpora

Keyboard base componentsYour tablet supports a keyboard. This section provides information about the features of the keyboard.TouchPadComponent Descri

LightsComponent Description(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters.(2) Microphone mute light●Amber:

Component DescriptionWhen AC power is disconnected (the battery is not charging):●Red: The keyboard battery charge is less than 15 percent.●Blue: The

Special keysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes frequentl

Action keysAn action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your product, see Special keys on page

Hot keysA hot key is the combination of the fn key and another key.To use a hot key:▲Press and hold the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed

Connecting the tablet to the keyboard baseTo connect the tablet to the keyboard base, follow these steps:1. Lower the tablet (1) onto the alignment po

Removing the tablet from the keyboard baseTo remove the tablet from the keyboard, pull the tablet away from the keyboard.Using the keyboard wirelessly

1. Attach the keyboard to the tablet.The Keyboard Pairing Request screen appears.2. Follow the screen instructions to pair the keyboard to the tablet.

TopComponent DescriptionSpeakers Produce sound.BottomComponent Description(1) Alignment post connectors (2) Connect to the alignment posts on the ke

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on

Component DescriptionNOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal

Component (1) Model name (select products only)(2) Serial number(3) Product number(4) Warranty periodComponent (1) Model name (select products only)

Optional HP ZBook x2 PenComponent Description(1) Tip/removable nib Draws on the screen. Increased pressure applied to the tip results in wider or da

Component (1) Serial number (2) Part number (3) Spare number (4) Batch number Hold the pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip

3 Network connectionsYour computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from millio

Connecting to a WLANNOTE: When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).

Connecting Bluetooth devicesBefore you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection.1. Type bluetooth in the taskbar search b

NOTE: The keyboard keys can only be used for BIOS functions after the Startup menu displays. The keys will not display the Startup menu.3. Select Adva

4 Navigating the screenYou can navigate the computer screen in one or more of the following ways:●Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen●U

Two-nger pinch zoomUse the two-nger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.●Zoom out by placing two ngers apart on the TouchPad zone or tou

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●Tap four ngers on the Touchpad to open the action center and view current settings and notications.Three-nger swipe (TouchPad only)Use the three-

One-nger slide (touch screen only)Use the one-nger slide to pan or scroll through lists and pages, or to move an object.●To scroll across the screen

5 HP Create Control Panel softwareUse HP Create Control Panel software to customize your tablet or tools. When you open the software, icons for all co

NOTE: Make sure one of the buttons is assigned to Reference, so you can easily display the Virtual Desktop overlay for the tablet and pen button mappi

Customizing the eraserTo customize your eraser:1. Open the HP Create Control Panel app.2. Select the device you are customizing in Device section.NOTE

●Pan/Scroll: Enables you to position a document or image within the active pane by pressing a pen button set for Pan/Scroll and then dragging with the

●Snap Window Right: Displays the selected window on the right side of the screen.●Snap Window Left: Displays the selected window on the left side of t

NOTE: If you are working with a commonly used application such as Adobe Photoshop® or Illustrator®, your tablet's software will identify the appl

Customizing the Radial Menu options1. Open the HP Create Control Panel app.2. Select the Radial Menu tab.3. Use the list corresponding to the assignme

Viewing button mappings with the Virtual DesktopYou can view the current button mappings for the HP Quick Keys and pen by displaying the Virtual Deskt

Table of contents1 Welcome ...

NOTE: When you choose to import settings, only the settings specied in the XML le are imported. Any corresponding settings are overwritten with the

HP Create Control Panel software installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete

6 Entertainment featuresUse your HP computer for business or pleasure to meet with others via the webcam, mix audio and video, or connect external dev

Connecting headsets WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For

Connecting video devices using a USB Type-C cable (select products only)NOTE: To connect a USB Type-C Thunderbolt device to your computer, you need a

Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only)NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, purchased

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers:1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notication area, at the far right of the taskbar, and the

7 Managing powerYour computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is running on battery power and an external pow

Initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence pr

Connecting Bluetooth devices ... 26Using NFC to share informatio

Displaying battery chargeTo view the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, place the mouse pointer over the Power icon .

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:●If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the co

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are aboard aircraft.Connect the computer to external power under any of the following conditions

8 SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS, whi

●BIOS administrator and power-on passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows

Setting passwords in Computer SetupPassword FunctionBIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.NOTE: If features have been enabled

6. When prompted, enter your new password again to conrm.7. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon, and then follow the o

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to computer viruses. Compute

Using HP Client Security (select products only)HP Client Security software is preinstalled on your computer. This software can be accessed through the

9 MaintenanceIt is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Di

6 Entertainment features ...

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusThe hard drive light on the computer changes color to

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is on.1. Turn o the computer.2. Disconnect

●If you plan to use the computer during a ight, listen for the in-ight announcement that tells you when you are allowed to use your computer. In-ig

10 Backing up, restoring, and recoveringThis chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard pr

You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see Using Windows tools on page 64.●If your comp

NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to access the Get help app.Restore and recoveryThere are several options for recovering your system. Choos

●To use the Factory Reset option (select products only), you must use HP Recovery media. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating

Changing the computer boot orderIf your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is the order o

11 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure StartUsing Computer SetupComputer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication betwee

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer

Managing a BIOS administrator password ... 55Entering a BIOS admi

Updating the BIOSUpdated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed les c

NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS upda

To access the latest documentation on HP Sure Start, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your product, and then follow the on-screen instruct

12 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnosti

4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system.5. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download

13 SpecicationsInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer.The computer o

14 Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you r

15 AccessibilityHP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a

IndexAaccessibility 77action keysusing 14administrator password 54airplane mode key 24antivirus software 57Audio 43audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (mic

installing 32troubleshooting 41updating 40using 32view mappings 39Virtual Desktop 39HP Fast Charge 49HP MAC Address Manager 26HP PC Hardware Diagnosti

Starting Computer Setup ....... 68Navigati

starting 66supported discs 64system 65USB ash drive 66using HP Recovery media 64recovery mediacreating 63creating using HP Recovery Manager 64recover