Using external AC power | HP 2 Base Model manual

Using external AC power

External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock.

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the Slate, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

Connect the Slate to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING! Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft.

●When charging or calibrating a battery

●When installing or modifying system software

●When writing information to an optional external drive

●When running Disk Defragmenter

●When performing a backup or recovery

When you connect the Slate to external AC power, the battery begins to charge.

When you disconnect external AC power, the Slate switches to battery power.

Protecting the Slate from power surges

To protect the Slate from power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these practices:

●Plug the Slate power cord into a high-quality surge protector (purchased separately). Surge protectors are available from most consumer hardware or electronics retailers.

●During an electrical storm, either run the Slate on battery power, or shut down the Slate and then unplug the power cord.

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HP 2 Base Model manual Using external AC power, Protecting the Slate from power surges

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 Changing the view Using the touch screenGetting to know your Slate Landscape view Portrait view Flicking Adjusting the screen brightnessTapping 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 Bottom edge Knowing the partsTop edge Component Description Tap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Then tap Power OptionsRight edge 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 Turning wireless devices on or off Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Description Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Bluetooth 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 SIM Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Audio Checking audio functions on the Slate Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound HP Slate Camera Using HP Slate CameraCameras IconDescription Multimedia Power management Shutting down the Slate Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using the power meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using power plansViewing the current power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Protecting the Slate from power surges Drives 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 device Removing a USB device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Docking 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 Bios Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing Internet privacy Installing HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkInstalling Windows security 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 Cleaning products MaintenanceCleaning your Slate 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 Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios 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 Main menu Bios Setup MenuDiagnostics menu Security menu System Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Bios Index Passwords Wlan