HP 2 Base Model manual Securing your wireless network, Installing Windows security updates

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Installing Windows security updates

Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the Slate left the factory. Microsoft® sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the Slate from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert.

To be sure that all available updates are installed on the Slate, observe these guidelines:

●Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your Slate. Tap Start, tap All Programs, and then tap Windows Update.

●Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.

●Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in Help and Support.

Installing HP and third-party software updates

HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your Slate. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your Slate, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 22.

Backing up your software applications and information

Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backup and recovery on page 53

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Viii Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutLimited Warranty ResourcesChanging the view Using the touch screenGetting to know your Slate Landscape view Portrait view Flicking Adjusting the screen brightnessTapping Dragging ScrollingRotating PinchingSetting touch screen preferences Using the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard optionsUsing the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Updating the software installed on the Slate Identifying the software on the SlateBottom edge Knowing the partsTop edge Component DescriptionTap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Then tap Power OptionsRight edge Wlan Left edge Opening the label trayDisplay RearUsing an Internet service provider ISP Networking select models onlyConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkTurning wireless devices on or off Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name DescriptionUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMMultimedia Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume AudioChecking audio functions on the Slate Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap SoundHP Slate Camera Using HP Slate CameraCameras IconDescriptionMultimedia Power management Shutting down the SlateInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using the power meter Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Protecting the Slate from power surgesDrives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external devices Using optional external drivesDocking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock select models only Securing your Slate and information Slate risk Security featureKeeping your Slate safe Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords BiosInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing Internet privacyInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkInstalling Windows security updates Backing up your software applications and informationBackup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computerCleaning products MaintenanceCleaning your Slate Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models onlyUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap MaintainMain menu Bios Setup MenuDiagnostics menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Bios IndexPasswords Wlan

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