Viii | HP 2 Base Model specs

9 Backup and recovery	53
Backing up your information	54
Performing a system recovery	55
Using the Windows recovery tools	55
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)	56
10 Maintenance	57
Cleaning your Slate	57
Cleaning products	57
Cleaning procedures	57
Cleaning the display	57
Cleaning the sides and cover	58
Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder (select models only)	58
Updating programs and drivers	59
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	60
11 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	61
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	61
Starting Setup Utility	61
Using Setup Utility	62
Changing the language of Setup Utility	62
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	63
Displaying system information	63
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility	64
Exiting Setup Utility	64
Updating the BIOS	65
Determining the BIOS version	65
Downloading a BIOS update	66
BIOS Setup Menu	67
Main menu	67
Security menu	67
Diagnostics menu	67
System Configuration menu	68
Using System Diagnostics	69
Appendix A Traveling with the Slate	70
Appendix B Troubleshooting resources	72
Appendix C Electrostatic discharge	73

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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 Knowing the parts Top edgeBottom 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 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 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 Using HP Slate Camera CamerasHP Slate Camera 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 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 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 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 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 Bios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain 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