Hp Slate User Manual
User Guide
HP Slate
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
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or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: October 2011
Document Part Number: 664645-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your Slate.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to
be bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or for requesting
a full refund of the computer, please
contact your local point of sale (the seller).
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on
a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.
The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined
by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your Slate ............................................................................................................................ 4
Using the touch screen ......................................................................................................................... 4
Changing the view ............................................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the screen brightness ........................................................................................... 6
Tapping ................................................................................................................................ 6
Flicking ................................................................................................................................. 6
Dragging .............................................................................................................................. 7
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................... 7
Rotating ............................................................................................................................... 8
Pinching ............................................................................................................................... 8
Setting touch screen preferences ........................................................................................ 9
Using the on-screen keyboard ........................................................................................................... 10
On-screen keyboard options .............................................................................................. 10
Using the Swype keyboard ................................................................................................................. 11
Using the digital pen (select models only) .......................................................................................... 12
Identifying the software on the Slate .................................................................................................. 13
Updating the software installed on the Slate ..................................................................... 13
Knowing the parts ............................................................................................................................... 14
Top edge ............................................................................................................................ 14
Bottom edge ...................................................................................................................... 14
Right edge ......................................................................................................................... 15
Opening the label tray ....................................................................................... 17
Left edge ............................................................................................................................ 17
Display ............................................................................................................................... 18
Rear ................................................................................................................................... 18
3 Networking (select models only) ................................................................................................................. 19
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 19
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Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 20
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 21
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 21
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 22
Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 22
Creating a wireless connection .......................................................................................................... 23
Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................... 23
Turning wireless devices on or off ..................................................................................... 23
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 24
Using operating system controls ........................................................................................ 24
Using GPS (select models only) ......................................................................................................... 25
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 25
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 26
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 27
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 27
4 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Identifying your multimedia components ............................................................................................ 28
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 29
Checking audio functions on the Slate .............................................................................. 30
Cameras ............................................................................................................................................. 31
HP Slate Camera ............................................................................................................... 31
Using HP Slate Camera ..................................................................................................... 31
5 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Shutting down the Slate ..................................................................................................................... 33
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 34
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 34
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 34
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 35
Using the power meter ....................................................................................................... 35
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 36
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 36
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 36
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 36
Setting password protection on wakeup ............................................................................ 37
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 38
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 38
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Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 38
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 38
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 38
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 39
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 39
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 39
Resolving a low battery level when the Slate cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 39
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 39
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 40
Protecting the Slate from power surges ............................................................................. 40
6 Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................................... 41
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 41
7 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 42
Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) ....................................................................... 42
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 42
Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 43
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 44
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 44
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 45
Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 46
Using optional external drives ............................................................................................ 46
Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock (select models only) ........................................... 47
8 Keeping your Slate safe ............................................................................................................................... 48
Securing your Slate and information .................................................................................................. 48
Using passwords ............................................................................................................... 49
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................. 49
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................. 50
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 51
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 51
Managing Internet privacy ................................................................................................. 51
Installing software updates ................................................................................................ 51
Installing Windows security updates ................................................................. 52
Installing HP and third-party software updates ................................................. 52
Securing your wireless network ......................................................................................... 52
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................... 52
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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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Appendix D Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 74
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 74
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 74
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 75
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1Welcome
After you set up and register the Slate, it is important to take the following steps:
● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet.
For more information, refer to
Networking (select models only) on page 19.
● Get to know your Slate—Learn about your Slate features. Refer to
on page 4 for additional information.
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the Slate. Tap Start, and
●
then tap All Programs. For details about using the software included with the Slate, refer to the
software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
Getting to know your Slate
1
Finding information
The Slate comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resources For information about
Setup Instructions poster
User Guide
To access this guide:
Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User
Guides.
Help and Support
How to set up the Slate
●
● Help to identify Slate components
Slate features
●
● Power management features
● Instructions for the following:
◦ Connecting to a wireless network
Using the on-screen keyboard and pointing devices
◦
Using the multimedia features of the Slate
◦
Maximizing battery life
◦
Protecting the Slate
◦
◦ Performing a backup and a recovery
Contacting customer support
◦
Caring for the Slate
◦
◦ Updating the software
Slate specifications
●
● Operating system information
To access Help and Support, tap Start, and then tap
Help and Support.
NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, tap your country or region,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User
Guides
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User
Guides
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your Slate.
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Troubleshooting tools
●
● How to access technical support
Regulatory and safety information
●
● Disposal information
● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits
Electrical and mechanical safety information
●
HP customer support telephone numbers
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Resources For information about
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
support.
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Tap Start, tap Help and Support, tap User Guides,
and then tap View Warranty Information.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
Slate and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty
in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy
from
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
●
When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your
serial number label), name, and postal address.
http://www.hp.com/
Customer support information
●
● Information for ordering parts
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Information about accessories available for the device
●
Warranty information
IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, refer to your product home
page at
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.
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2 Getting to know your Slate
Using the touch screen
You can use your fingers to perform most actions on the touch screen.
The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for
recognized taps and flicks, refer to
NOTE: Some gestures are not supported in all programs.
Changing the view
The orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from portrait to
landscape view.
Setting touch screen preferences on page 9.
1. To change the view of your Slate from landscape view to portrait view:
Hold the Slate vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the right (in a clockwise direction).
2. To change the view of your Slate from portrait view to landscape view:
Hold the Slate vertically, and then turn it 90 degrees to the left (in a counter-clockwise direction).
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Landscape view
Portrait view
NOTE: The appearance of the desktop may vary.
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Adjusting the screen brightness
To adjust the screen brightness:
1. Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
2. Tap Adjust screen brightness.
3. Move the slider next to Screen brightness at the bottom of the screen.
Tapping
Tap or double-tap an item on the screen as you would click or double-click with an external mouse.
Tap and hold an item to see the context menu.
NOTE: Tap and hold your finger until the operating system draws a circle around the area you are
touching, and then the context menu appears.
Flicking
Touch the screen in a light, quick flicking motion up, down, left, or right to navigate through screens or
quickly scroll through documents.
NOTE: For the flick movement to work, a scroll bar must be present in the active window.
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Dragging
Press your finger on an item on the screen, and then move your finger to drag the item to a new
location. You can also use this motion to slowly scroll through documents.
Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up and down or left and right on a page or image. To scroll, place two
fingers slightly apart on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or right
motion.
NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
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Rotating
Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the
screen, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb.
NOTE: You must move your forefinger for at least 90 degrees of a circle.
Pinching
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDF files, images, and photos.
To pinch:
●
●
Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the screen, and then pull the fingers together to
decrease an object's size.
Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the screen, and then pull the fingers apart to
increase an object's size.
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Setting touch screen preferences
To change or test tap settings:
1. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel.
2. Tap Hardware and Sound, tap N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings, tap Digitizer options tab,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the Slate.
To change or create flick assignments:
1. Tap Start, and then tap Control Panel.
2. Tap Hardware and Sound, tap Pen and Touch, and then tap the Flicks tab.
3. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then tap Customize.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment.
5. Tap OK.
To turn off the auto-rotation feature:
1. Tap the video icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then tap Graphics
Properties, or tap and hold the desktop.
2. Tap Display Settings, tap to clear the Enable Rotation checkbox, and then tap OK.
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Using the on-screen keyboard
Your Slate has an on-screen keyboard that is displayed when you need to enter information into a
document or data field.
1. To display the keyboard, tap in the first data field. Tap the small keyboard icon that is displayed.
– or –
Double-tap the keyboard icon at the left side of the screen.
– or –
Press the Keyboard button, located on the top left edge of the Slate.
2. To enlarge the size of the on-screen keyboard, tap the lower-right corner and drag it to the
desired size.
3. Tap each character, continuing until you have spelled out the name or word that you are
entering into the data field.
NOTE: Suggested words may be displayed at the top of the keyboard. If an appropriate word
is displayed, tap it to select it.
4. Tap enter on the keyboard.
On-screen keyboard options
To access options for the on-screen keyboard, tap Tools at the top of the keyboard, and then tap one
of the following options:
Show expanded keyboard—Displays the expanded keyboard.
●
Docking—Allows you to select the location where the on-screen keyboard displays on the
●
screen.
Float—Allows you to reposition the on-screen keyboard by tapping the top of the keyboard
◦
window and dragging it to the desired location.
Dock at top of screen—Displays the keyboard at the top of the screen automatically.
◦
Dock at bottom of screen—Displays the keyboard at the bottom of the screen
◦
automatically.
Help topics—Displays Help and Support.
●
Options—Displays the Input Panel Options.
●
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Using the Swype keyboard
After the Slate is set up, a welcome screen is displayed that allows you to select the Swype keyboard
as your default on-screen keyboard. Once you have selected it as the default, the Swype keyboard is
displayed when you tap in a text field.
1.
To access settings for the Swype keyboard, tap and hold the Swype icon
area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then tap Settings.
If the Swype icon is not displayed in the notification area, tap and hold the Show hidden icons
icon (the arrow at the far left of the notification area).
2. To stop using the Swype keyboard as the default on-screen keyboard, tap and hold the Swype
icon, and then tap Exit.
in the notification
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Using the digital pen (select models only)
To insert the battery in the pen:
1. Unscrew the cap from the pen.
2. Insert the battery in the pen (1).
3. Replace the cap on the pen (2).
4. Turn the cap in a clockwise direction (3) to tighten it.
The digital pen is now ready to use with your HP Slate. Simply touch the tip of the pen lightly on the
screen to write text or items on the screen. To perform a right-click action, press the button on the
side of the pen when selecting an item on the screen.
The digital pen uses inherent pressure sensitivity, so you can create a bolder stroke by pressing
harder on the screen with the digital pen. Pressure sensitivity may not be supported in all programs.
To calibrate the pen and change pen settings, such as pen sensitivity, tap Start, tap Control Panel,
tap Hardware and Sound, tap N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE: For regulatory and safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices on the HP Slate. Tap Start, tap Help and Support, and then tap User Guides.
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Identifying the software on the Slate
To see a list of the software preinstalled on the Slate, follow these steps:
Tap Start, and then tap All Programs. Tap the name of a program to open it.
▲
NOTE: For details about using software included with the Slate, refer to the software manufacturer’s
instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer’s Web site.
Updating the software installed on the Slate
Most software, including the operating system, is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider.
Important updates to the software included with the Slate may have been released since the Slate left
the factory.
Some updates may affect the way the Slate responds to optional software or external devices. Many
updates provide security enhancements.
Update the operating system and other software installed on the Slate as soon as the Slate is
connected to the Internet. Access the updates on the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com.
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Knowing the parts
Top edge
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Bottom edge
Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.
Volume up button Increases speaker volume.
USB port Connects optional USB devices.
NOTE: To use an external optical disc drive
(purchased separately) connected to the Slate, you
must connect AC power separately to the external
drive.
Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button Performs the same action as pressing ctrl+alt+del
on a computer keyboard.
Home button Minimizes all open applications and displays the
Windows desktop.
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock.
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Right edge
Component Description
(1)
(2)
PowerLock icon When the Slate is on, slide the power switch up to
Power switch
the lock position to lock the auto-rotate feature of
the display.
To turn off the auto-rotation feature:
1. Tap the video icon in the notification area, at
the far right of the taskbar, and then tap
Graphics Properties, or tap and hold the
desktop.
2. Tap Display Settings, tap to clear the Enable
Rotation checkbox, and then tap OK.
When the Slate is off, slide the switch down to
●
turn on the Slate.
When the Slate is on, briefly slide the switch
●
down to initiate Sleep.
● When the Slate is in the Sleep state, briefly
slide the switch down to exit Sleep.
When the Slate is in Hibernation, briefly slide
●
the switch down to exit Hibernation.
If the Slate has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold
the power switch down for at least five seconds to
turn off the Slate.
To learn more about your power settings, tap Start,
tap Control Panel, tap System and Security, and
then tap Power Options.
(3)
(4) Label tray Holds the serial number label and other labels.
Power light ● White:
◦
◦
● Blinking: The Slate is in the Sleep state.
Off: The Slate is off or in Hibernation.
●
The Slate is on and connected to external
power.
The Slate is docked in the optional
docking station, and the docking station is
connected to external power.
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Component Description
(5) WLAN antennas Sends and receives wireless signals to
(6)
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
communicate with wireless local area networks
(WLAN).
Produces sound when connected to optional
powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or line-in stereo audio connectors. Also
connects an optional headset microphone.
NOTE: When an audio component is connected to
the jack, the Slate speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable may have a 3conductor or 4-conductor connector.
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Opening the label tray
Pull the label tray out to view the serial number label, Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity label,
regulatory label, Wireless certification label (select models only), SIM (subscriber identity module)
label (select models only), and HP Broadband Module serial number label (select models only).
Left edge
Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module
SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card
Keyboard button Displays the default on-screen keyboard.
Internal microphone Records sound.
(SIM) (select models only).
formats:
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Memory Card (standard and large size)
xD-Picture card
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