Finding information | HP 2 Base Model specification

Finding information

The Slate comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

	Resources	For information about

	Setup Instructions poster	● How to set up the Slate
		● Help to identify Slate components

	User Guide	●	Slate features
	To access this guide:	●	Power management features
	Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User	● Instructions for the following:
	Guides.		◦	Connecting to a wireless network
			◦	Connecting to a wireless network
			◦	Using the on-screen keyboard and pointing devices
			◦	Using the multimedia features of the Slate
			◦	Maximizing battery life
			◦	Protecting the Slate
			◦	Performing a backup and a recovery
			◦	Contacting customer support
			◦	Caring for the Slate
			◦	Updating the software
		●	Slate specifications

	Help and Support	●	Operating system information
	To access Help and Support, tap Start, and then tap	● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
	Help and Support.	●	Troubleshooting tools
	NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to	●	Troubleshooting tools
	NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to	● How to access technical support
	http://www.hp.com/support, tap your country or region,	● How to access technical support
	and then follow the on-screen instructions.

	Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices	● Regulatory and safety information
	To access this guide:	●	Disposal information
	Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User
	Guides

	Safety & Comfort Guide	● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
	To access this guide:	● Electrical and mechanical safety information
	Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User
	Guides
	– or –
	Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.

	Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet	HP customer support telephone numbers
	This booklet is provided with your Slate.

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HP 2 Base Model manual Finding information, Resources For information about

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety 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 about Limited Warranty Resources Using the touch screen Getting to know your SlateChanging the view Landscape view Portrait view Adjusting the screen brightness TappingFlicking Dragging Scrolling Rotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard options Using the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Updating the software installed on the Slate Identifying the software on the Slate Knowing the parts Top edgeBottom edge Component Description Then tap Power Options Right edgeTap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Wlan Left edge Opening the label tray Display Rear Using an Internet service provider ISP Networking select models only Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsTurning wireless devices on or off Icon Name Description Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Audio Checking audio functions on the Slate Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound Using HP Slate Camera CamerasHP Slate Camera IconDescription Multimedia Power management Shutting down the Slate Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Protecting the Slate from power surges Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Docking 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 Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Bios Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling software updates Managing Internet privacy Securing your wireless network Installing Windows security updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computer Maintenance Cleaning your SlateCleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models only Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain Bios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain menu Security menu System Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Specifications Input powerOperating environment Bios Index Passwords Wlan