HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet User Manual

HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged TabletUser Guide

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1 WelcomeAfter you set up and register the tablet, it is important to take the following steps:●Connect to the Internet—Set up your wireless network s

Finding informationThe tablet comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.Resources For information aboutSetup Instructions poster●

Resources For information about2. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User Guides.Windows 8▲Select the HP Support Assistant ap

2 Getting to know your tabletThe following sections provide an overview of the HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet capabilities.●Front●Back (closed)●Bac

Component DescriptionSwipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. In the search box,

Back (closed)Component Description(1) I/O door Provides access to an internal USB port and smart card reader.(2) Hand strap connectors (2) Are use

Back (open)Component Description(1) USB 3.0 port Supports a USB user authentication device that can be used while the I/O door is closed. HP does not

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

BottomThe following components are protected by I/O doors. To open a door, gently lift its bottom edge.Component Description(1) Bar-code scanner (se

© Copyright 2015 HP Development Company, L.P.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by HP Inc. under license. Java is a registered

●Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the tablet.●Wireless certication label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless

1. Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, and then tap Settings.2. Tap the screen icon to lock your current tablet view

3 Connecting to a networkYour tablet can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe and access information from mill

●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and ac

any security. If you are concerned about the security of your tablet in a hotspot, limit your network activities to email that is not condential and

Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a personal area network (PAN) of Bluetooth devices. For information about

4 Navigating using touch gesturesYour tablet allows navigation using touch gestures on the touch screen.Using touch screen gestures You can control it

Tapping To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function.●Use one nger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection. Double-tap an item to

2-nger pinch zoom2-nger pinch zoom allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.●Zoom in by placing two ngers together on the screen and then mov

Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch between them quickly.●Swipe your nger gently from the left edge to

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or

Using the on-screen keyboardThe tablet has an on-screen keyboard that is displayed when you are in tablet mode.1. To display this keyboard on a tablet

5 Detailed functionsYour tablet includes the following:●Integrated speakers●Integrated webcam●Bar-code scanner (select models only)●Multimedia buttons

Connecting headphones and microphonesYou can connect wired headphones or headsets to the audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack on you

To conrm or change the audio settings on your tablet:1. If you are using a tablet running Windows 10, go to step 2. On a tablet running Windows 8, sw

HDMIThe HDMI port connects the tablet to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition display, or to any compatible digital or audio co

To return audio to the tablet speakers, follow these steps:1. From the Windows desktop, tap and hold the Speakers icon in the notication area, at the

2. Scan the following QR code.3. Exit programming mode by scanning the following QR code.The bar-code scanner inserts a carriage return after each sca

●To set the volume to medium:●To set the volume to high:●To turn the volume o:3. Exit programming mode by scanning the following QR code.Restoring de

3. Exit programming mode by scanning the following QR code.28 Chapter 5 Detailed functions

Near Field Communications (NFC)You can touch an NFC-compatible device to the center front NFC area on the tablet to wirelessly connect and communicate

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6 Power managementNOTE: Your tablet has a power button.Shutting down the tabletCAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the tablet shuts down.The shu

●Briey press the power button.●On a tablet running Windows 10, select the Start button, select the Power icon, and then select Sleep.– or –On a table

Factory-sealed batteriesTo monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assist

1. If you are using a tablet running Windows 10, go to step 2. On a tablet running Windows 8, swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display

●When charging a battery●When installing or modifying system software●When running Disk Defragmenter●When performing a backup or recoveryWhen you conn

7 External cards and devicesUsing smart cardsNOTE: The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to mean both smart cards and Java™ Cards.A smar

▲After opening the I/O door at the bottom of the tablet, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.NOTE: The following illustration might l

Using optional external devicesNOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which port to use, see the manufacturer&apo

Installing an optional security cableNOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the tablet from being mishandled

8 SecurityProtecting the tabletStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and Computer Setup can protect your personal settin

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●Use HP Password Manager to store all of your user names and passwords for all of your websites and applications. You can securely read them in the fu

4. When prompted, type a new password.5. When prompted, type the new password again to conrm.6. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select

Using rewall softwareFirewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A rewall can be a software program you install on

9 MaintenanceIP-65 ratingThis tablet is rated IP-65, which means that it is protected against dust and jetting water.To maintain the IP-65 rating, clo

●Sodium hypochlorite 1%–5% with sodium hydroxide 0.5%–2%●Gentle dish soap and water●Dry microber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth witho

SoftPaq Download Manager checks the HP FTP site for updates to the database and software. If updates are found, they are downloaded and applied automa

10 Backup and recovery (Windows 8)To protect your information, use Windows backup and restore utilities to back up individual les and folders, back u

CAUTION: Some Startup Repair options will completely erase and reformat the hard drive. All les you have created and any software installed on the ta

4. To power on the tablet, press the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously.The Startup menu is displayed.5. Tap F9 Boot Options.6. Select

11 Backup and recovery (Windows 10)This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedu

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You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information, see Using Windows tools on page 50.●If your tabl

Restore and recoveryThere are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise:IM

IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you

IMPORTANT: For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps.1. Insert the HP Recovery m

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard d

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

Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.Your changes take eect when the tablet restarts.Restoring factory settings in Compute

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

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are reve

HP Sure Start is congured and already enabled so that most users can use the HP Sure Start default conguration. The default conguration can be cust

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13 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic test

3. In the text box, enter the product name, and then select Go.– or –Select Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.4. Select your tablet

14 SupportContacting supportIf the information provided in this user guide or HP Support Assistant does not address your questions, you can contact su

15 SpecicationsInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the tablet.The tablet opera

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

A Traveling with the tabletFor best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:●Prepare the tablet for traveling or shipping:◦Back up your info

B Electrostatic dischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, the shock you re

C TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources●Access website links and additional information about the tablet through HP Support Assistant. To access HP

A video is not visible on an external display1. Be sure that both the tablet and an external display device are on. Then, on the on-screen keyboard, p

IndexAaccessibility 64administrator password 40ambient light sensor, identifying 5antivirus software 41audio functions, checking 22audio-in (microphon

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LlabelsBluetooth 10Microsoft Certicate of Authenticity 9regulatory 10serial number 9service 9wireless certication 10WLAN 10left-edge swipe 19legacy

USB ports, identifying 7, 9user password 40usingexternal AC power 33power-saving states 30Vvideo 23volumeadjusting 21buttons 21keys 21Wwebcam 4, 6usin

Appendix B Electrostatic discharge ............................