HP 2 Base Model manual Updating programs and drivers

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Updating programs and drivers

To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:

1.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.

3.At the download area, tap the software you want to download and follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your drive where the software is to be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software.

4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by tapping Start, and then tapping Computer.

5.Double-tap your drive designation. The drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

6.Using the drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your drive that contains the update.

7.Double-tap the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The installation begins.

8.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your drive.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Viii Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationResources Limited WarrantyUsing the touch screen Getting to know your SlateChanging the view Landscape view Portrait view Adjusting the screen brightness TappingFlicking Scrolling DraggingPinching RotatingSetting touch screen preferences On-screen keyboard options Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Identifying the software on the Slate Updating the software installed on the SlateTop edge Knowing the partsBottom edge Component DescriptionThen tap Power Options Right edgeTap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Wlan Opening the label tray Left edgeRear DisplayNetworking select models only Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless networkConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a new Wlan networkRoaming to another network Protecting your WlanIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionTurning wireless devices on or off Icon Name DescriptionUsing operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMIdentifying your multimedia components MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volumeTap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound Checking audio functions on the SlateCameras Using HP Slate CameraHP Slate Camera IconDescriptionMultimedia Shutting down the Slate Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerProtecting the Slate from power surges Using external AC powerUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesDocking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock select models only Slate risk Security feature Keeping your Slate safeSecuring your Slate and information Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Bios Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling software updates Managing Internet privacyInstalling Windows security updates Securing your wireless networkInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationBackup and recovery Backing up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoverySelect Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separatelyCleaning your Slate MaintenanceCleaning products Cleaning proceduresCleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models only Cleaning the sides and coverUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosTap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain Downloading a Bios updateDiagnostics menu Bios Setup MenuMain menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Specifications Input powerOperating environment Index BiosPasswords Wlan

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