2 Knowing the parts

Identifying the hardware

Components included with the Slate may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most Slate models.

To see a list of hardware installed in the Slate:

1.Tap Start > Control Panel.

2.Tap System and Security, tap System, and then tap Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify Slate configurations using Device Manager.

Top-edge components

Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Home button

Minimizes all open applications and displays the

 

 

Windows desktop.

 

 

 

(2)

Ctrl+alt+del button

Performs the same action as pressing ctrl+alt+del

 

 

on a computer keyboard.

 

 

 

(3)

USB port

Connects optional USB devices.

 

 

NOTE: To use an external optical disc drive

 

 

connected to the Slate, you must connect AC

 

 

power separately to the external drive.

 

 

 

(4)

Volume up button

Increases speaker volume.

 

 

 

(5)

Volume down button

Decreases speaker volume.

 

 

 

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