Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics | HP 2 Base Model instruction

11Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the Slate, and the amount of system and extended memory.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the Slate from operating properly.

Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the Slate and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

NOTE: An external keyboard (purchased separately) may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.

1.Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, repeatedly pressing the Volume down button (-) on the Slate or f10 on an external keyboard.

2.Press the Volume down button (-) on the Slate to advance to BIOS Setup, and then select it by pressing the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard.

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Contents

User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety 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 information Resources Limited Warranty Changing the view Using the touch screenGetting to know your Slate Landscape view Portrait view Flicking Adjusting the screen brightnessTapping Scrolling Dragging Pinching Rotating Setting touch screen preferences On-screen keyboard options Using the on-screen keyboard Using the Swype keyboard Using the digital pen select models only Identifying the software on the Slate Updating the software installed on the Slate Component Description Knowing the partsTop edge Bottom edge Tap Control Panel , tap System and Security , Then tap Power OptionsRight edge Wlan Opening the label tray Left edge Rear Display Networking select models only Using an Internet service provider ISP Connecting to an existing Wlan Connecting to a wireless network Configuring a wireless router Setting up a new Wlan network Roaming to another network Protecting your Wlan Icon Name Description Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Inserting a SIM Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia Audio Adjusting the volume Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound Checking audio functions on the Slate IconDescription Using HP Slate CameraCameras HP Slate Camera Multimedia Shutting down the Slate Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Customizing power plans Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Managing low battery levels Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Protecting the Slate from power surges Using external AC power 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 Connecting a USB device Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devices 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 Bios Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Managing Internet privacy Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkInstalling Windows security updates Installing HP and third-party software updates Backup and recovery Backing up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Select Repair your computer Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Cleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your Slate Cleaning products Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder select models only Cleaning the sides and cover Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap Maintain Downloading a Bios update Security menu Bios Setup MenuDiagnostics menu Main menu System Configuration menu Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the Slate Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Index Bios Passwords Wlan