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HP Slate 500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Slate User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your Slate. To obtain the latest information in the HP Slate User Guide, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support.
  • Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the Slate, do not place the Slate directly on your lap. Use the Slate 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.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Getting started ... 1 Finding more information about your new Slate ... 2 Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital pen ... 3 Tapping ... 3 Flicking ... 3 Dragging ... 3 Scrolling ... 4 Rotating ...
  • Page 6 Conserving battery power ... 33 Using external AC power ... 33 Connecting the AC adapter ... 33 Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock ... 35 6 External cards and devices ... 36 Using SD Card Reader cards ... 36 Initiating and exiting Sleep ...
  • Page 7 Inserting a digital card ... 36 Removing a digital card ... 37 Using a USB device ... 37 Connecting a USB device ... 37 Removing a USB device ... 38 7 Drives ... 39 Identifying installed drives ... 39 Handling optional external hard drives ... 39 Using optional external drives ...
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Your Slate's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional. The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your Slate's hardware, peripherals, and software programs.

  • Page 10: Finding More Information About Your New Slate

    Safety & Comfort Guide—Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. To access this guide, tap Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. This guide is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.

  • Page 11: Using The Touch Screen, On-Screen Keyboard, And Digital Pen

    Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital You can use your fingers to perform most actions on the touch screen. NOTE: The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for recognized taps and flicks, refer to “Setting touch screen preferences.” NOTE: Some gestures are not supported in all programs.

  • Page 12: Scrolling

    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.

  • Page 13: Pinching

    Pinching Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, 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. ●...

  • Page 14: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the Slate. To change or create flick assignments: Tap Start > Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Flicks tab. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then tap Customize. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment.

  • Page 15: On-Screen Keyboard Options

    On-screen keyboard options To select options for the on-screen keyboard, tap Tools at the top of the keyboard, and then select 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. ◦...
  • Page 16 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 select 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.

  • Page 17: Changing Your Slate's View

    Changing your Slate's view Your Slate's orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or from portrait to landscape view. 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). 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).
  • Page 18 Description View Landscape Portrait Chapter 1 Getting started...

  • Page 19: Knowing The Parts

    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: Tap Start >...

  • Page 20: Bottom-Edge Components

    Label tray Power light Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Description Produce sound. Connects an AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock. Description Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.

  • Page 21: Opening The Label Tray

    Component Power switch PowerLock icon Opening the label tray Pull the label tray out to view the serial number label. Description ● 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.

  • Page 22: Left-Edge Components

    Left-edge components Component Internal microphone Keyboard button SD Card Reader Buttons Component Home button Ctrl+alt+del button Volume up button Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Description Records sound. When the Slate is on, press the button to display the on-screen keyboard. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ●...

  • Page 23: Display Components

    Component Volume down button Keyboard button Display components Component Inward camera Description ● Press - to decrease speaker volume. When the Slate is on, press the button to display the on-screen keyboard. Description Records video and captures still photographs. Identifying the hardware...

  • Page 24: Rear Components

    Rear components Component Outward camera Wireless antennas Component WLAN antennas (2)* *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the Slate. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Description Records video and captures still photographs.

  • Page 25: Additional Hardware Components

    To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. Tap Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. Additional hardware components Component 30W AC adapter* Power cord* *AC adapters and power cords vary in rating and appearance by region and country.
  • Page 26 ◦ Warranty period (4). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for this Slate. ◦ Model description (select models) (5). This is an alphanumeric identifier that you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your Slate. Have this information available when you contact technical support.

  • Page 27: Networking (Select Models Only)

    Networking (select models only) Your Slate supports wireless Internet access. For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Creating a wireless connection Your Slate may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device ●...

  • Page 28: Using A Wlan

    Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the Slate to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed of other computers and accessories that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. Connecting to an existing WLAN To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps: Be sure that the WLAN device is on.

  • Page 29: Protecting Your Wlan

    NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your Slate and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your Slate and wireless router, turn your Slate and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired devices can be connected to the network to access the Internet.

  • Page 30: Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices

    Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet. When two or more computers are...

  • Page 31: Multimedia

    Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: To capture still photos and record video, you can use the HP Slate Camera software. Tap the Inward button to use the inward camera. Identifying your multimedia components...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Multimedia

    Component Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack Speakers (2) Chapter 4 Multimedia Description Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone. NOTE: When an audio component is connected to the jack, the Slate's speakers are disabled.

  • Page 33: Audio

    Audio Your Slate has a variety of audio features that allow you to: ● Play music using your Slate's speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ●...

  • Page 34: Checking Audio Functions On The Slate

    Checking audio functions on the Slate To check the audio functions on your Slate, follow these steps: Tap Start > Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound, and then tap Sound. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, tap any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and then tap the Test button.

  • Page 35: Cameras

    Your Slate includes an outward integrated camera and an inward integrated camera. The cameras are input devices that allow you to record video and capture still photographs. NOTE: For more information, refer to the HP Slate Camera software Help. Cameras...

  • Page 36: Power Management

    Power management Shutting down the Slate CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the Slate is shut down. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and Slate. Shut down the Slate when the Slate is unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period.

  • Page 37: Initiating And Exiting Sleep

    When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the Slate turns off. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external media card.

  • Page 38: Using The Power Meter

    A power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the Slate uses power. Power plans can help you conserve power and maximize Slate performance. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended ● Power saver You can change the settings of these power plans through Power Options.

  • Page 39: Customizing Power Plans

    Customizing power plans Tap the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then tap More power options. – or – Tap Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Tap a power plan, and then tap Change plan settings. Change the settings as needed.

  • Page 40: Maximizing Battery Discharge Time

    Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available Connect one of the following devices: AC adapter HP Slate Dock Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation.

  • Page 41: Conserving Battery Power

    Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the Slate. Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the Slate, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
  • Page 42 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). Chapter 5 Power management...

  • Page 43: Docking The Slate To The Hp Slate Dock

    Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock To dock the Slate to the HP Slate Dock, follow these steps: Align the docking connector on the dock base with the power connector on the bottom edge of the Slate, and then lower the Slate onto the dock.

  • Page 44: External Cards And Devices

    External cards and devices Using SD Card Reader cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other devices. The SD Card Reader supports the following formats: ●...

  • Page 45: Removing A Digital Card

    For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. The Slate has a USB port, which supports USB 1.0, USB 1.1, or 2.0 devices. An HP Slate Dock or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the Slate.

  • Page 46: Removing A Usb Device

    ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know that the device is recognized by the Slate.

  • Page 47: Drives

    Drives Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the Slate, tap Start > Computer. Handling optional external hard drives Optional external hard rives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.

  • Page 48: Using Optional External Drives

    Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ●...

  • Page 49: Security

    Security Protecting your Slate Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows BIOS Setup can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features: ●...

  • Page 50: Using Passwords

    Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your Slate's information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows BIOS Setup preinstalled on the Slate. CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the Slate, record each password you set.

  • Page 51: Using Antivirus Software

    To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. NOTE: HP recommends that you always update the antivirus software to help protect your Slate. NOTE: For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support.

  • Page 52: Using Firewall Software

    Using firewall software When you use the Slate for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to the Slate, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software preinstalled on the Slate to protect your privacy. Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all incoming and outgoing traffic.

  • Page 53: Installing Critical Updates

    Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the Slate from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the Slate was shipped.

  • Page 54: Updating Software

    Slate will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Install the updates. Chapter 9 Updating software...

  • Page 55: Updating Programs And Drivers

    Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.

  • Page 56: 10 Bios Setup

    10 BIOS Setup Starting BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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.

  • Page 57: Navigating And Selecting In Bios Setup

    Press the Volume up button (+) or Volume down button (-) on the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select a language, and then press the Home button on the Slate or an external keyboard. To save your changes and exit BIOS Setup, press the Ctrl+alt+del button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit >...

  • Page 58: Restoring Factory Settings In Bios Setup

    When the Main menu is selected, system information is displayed. To exit BIOS Setup without changing any settings, press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate or the arrow keys on an external keyboard to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes.

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the software provided with your Slate may be available on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

  • Page 60: Bios Setup Menu

    To download a BIOS update: Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your Slate and access the BIOS update you want to download. At the download area, follow these steps: Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your Slate.

  • Page 61: Diagnostics Menu

    To do this Change the display language for BIOS Setup. Enable or disable. HP recommends that this feature remain disabled unless specialized applications are being used. Enable or disable a USB keyboard, disk, or drive to be used in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 62: Index

    12, 24 headphones 12, 24 Hibernation exiting 29 initiated during critical battery level 32 initiating 29 Home button 11, 14 HP Slate Dock 35 hubs 37 icons network 19 wireless 19 Internet connection setup 20 jacks audio-in (microphone) 12, 24...
  • Page 63 11 setup, WLAN 20 shutdown 28 Sleep exiting 29 initiating 29 software HP Slate Camera 27 speakers 12, 24 switch, power 13 System Configuration menu 53 system information 52 tapping touch screen gesture 3 touch screen performing screen actions 5...

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