2External component identification

Slate edge components

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Internal microphone

Record sound.

 

 

 

(2)

Vents

Enable airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The slate fan starts up automatically to cool internal

 

 

components and prevent overheating. It is normal for

 

 

the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

 

 

 

(3)

Rear-facing webcam

Records video and captures photographs. Some models

 

 

allow you to video conference and chat online using

 

 

streaming video.

 

 

For information on using the webcam, select Start > All

 

 

Programs > Communication and Chat > HP Webcam.

 

 

 

(4)

Camera flash

Provides light for rear-facing webcam photos.

 

 

 

(5)

Rotate lock button

When the slate is on, press the rotate lock button to lock

 

 

the autorotate feature of the display. To unlock

 

 

the autorotate feature, press the button again.

 

 

 

(6)

Volume button

Controls speaker volume on the slate.

 

 

To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of

 

 

 

the button.

 

 

To decrease speaker volume, press the edge of

 

 

 

the button.

 

 

 

(7)

Pen holder (select models only)

Holds the digital pen.

 

 

 

(8)

Alignment post connectors (2)

Align and attach the slate to the keyboard.

 

 

 

 

Slate edge components

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