HP XT962UA - Manual

Finding more information about your new Slate The following user guides and reference material are provided with your Slate, either in print or on theSlate hard drive: ● Quick Setup poster—Guides you through setting up your Slate and turning it on. The poster is located in the box. NOTE: Refer to th...

Using the touch screen, on-screen keyboard, and digital pen 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 ...

Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up and down or left and right on a page or image. To scroll, place twofingers slightly apart on the screen, and then drag them across the screen in an up, down, left, or rightmotion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Rotating Rotating allow...

These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the Slate. To change or create flick assignments: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel . 2. Tap Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Flicks tab. 3. Tap Navigational flicks and editing flicks , and then tap Customize . 4. Follow the on-screen in...

Changing your Slate's view Your Slate's orientation, or view, changes automatically from landscape to portrait view, or fromportrait to landscape view. 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 ...

2 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware Components included with the Slate may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify 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 Se...

Bottom-edge components Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock. Right-edge components Component Description (1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)combo jack Produces sound when connected to optionalpowered stereo s...

Component Description (4) Power switch ● When the Slate is off, slide the switch down toturn on the Slate. ● When the Slate is on, briefly slide the switchdown to initiate Sleep. ● When the Slate is in the Sleep state, brieflyslide the switch down to exit Sleep. ● When the Slate is in Hibernation, b...

Left-edge components Component Description (1) Internal microphone Records sound. (2) Keyboard button When the Slate is on, press the button to displaythe on-screen keyboard. (3) SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital cardformats: ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)Memory Card (sta...

Component Description (3) Volume down button ● Press - to decrease speaker volume. (4) Keyboard button When the Slate is on, press the button to displaythe on-screen keyboard. Display components Component Description (1) Inward camera Records video and captures still photographs. Identifying the har...

Rear components Component Description (1) Outward camera Records video and captures still photographs. Wireless antennas Component Description WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate withwireless local-area networks (WLANs). *The antennas are not visible from the outside ...

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 Description (1) 30W AC adapter* Converts AC power...

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

Using a WLAN A wireless connection connects the Slate to Wi-Fi networks, or WLANs. A WLAN is composed ofother 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: 1. Be sure that the 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 offand then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired devices can be connected to the netw...

Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers ● Phones ● Imaging devices (cameras and printers) ● Audio devices Bluetooth device...

4 Multimedia Your Slate may include the following: ● Integrated speakers ● Integrated microphone ● Integrated cameras ● Preinstalled multimedia software Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the Slate. Component Description (1...

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. ● Create multimedia slideshows...

Checking audio functions on the Slate To check the audio functions on your Slate, follow these steps: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel . 2. Tap Hardware and Sound , and then tap Sound . 3. When the Sound window opens, tap the Sounds tab. Under Program Events , tap any sound event, such as a beep or a...

Cameras Your Slate includes an outward integrated camera and an inward integrated camera. The camerasare 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 27

5 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 turnsoff the display and Slate. Shut down the Slate when the Slate is unused and disconnected fro...

When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the Slateturns 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 o...

Using the power meter The power meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The power meterallows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a differentpower plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the cur...

Customizing power plans 1. 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 . 2. Tap a power plan, and then tap Change plan settings . 3. Change the settings as needed. 4. To change ad...

Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximumdischarge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the display...

Conserving battery power ● Tap the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications whenyou are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not p...

Docking the Slate to the HP Slate Dock To dock the Slate to the HP Slate Dock, follow these steps: 1. Align the docking connector on the dock base with the power connector on the bottom edge ofthe Slate, and then lower the Slate onto the dock. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the b...

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

Removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. NOTE: The SD Card Reader is located on the left edge of the Slate. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital car...

▲ 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. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the ri...

7 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. Referto the following cautions before handling drives. Additi...

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 ● DVD+RW/R an...

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

Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your Slate's information. Severaltypes 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. CA...

Using antivirus software When you use the Slate for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that candisable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software (purchased separately) can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in ...

Using firewall software When you use the Slate for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able togain access to the Slate, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall softwarepreinstalled on the Slate to protect your privacy. Firewall features include l...

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 analert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become ava...

9 Updating software To update the software, follow these steps, which are explained in the remainder of this guide: 1. Identify your Slate's model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOSupdate by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the Slate. If your Slate ...

Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com . 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, tap the software you...

10 BIOS Setup Starting BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows operating system is not working. The utility reports information about the Slate and provides settings for startup, security, and otherpreferences. To start BIOS S...

4. Press the Volume up button (+) or Volume down button (-) on the Slate or the arrow keys on anexternal keyboard to select a language, and then press the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard. 5. To save your changes and exit BIOS Setup, press the Ctrl+alt+del button on the top ...

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 regardinginstall...

To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your Slate and access the BIOS update you want todownload. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS ...

Diagnostics menu Select To do this Primary Hard Disk Self Test Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. System Configuration menu Select To do this Language Change the display language for BIOS Setup. Virtualization Technology ...

Index A AC adapter connecting 33identifying 17 airport security devices 39antennas 16audio functions, checking 26audio-in (microphone) jack 12, 24audio-out (headphone) jack 12, 24 B battery discharging 32low battery levels 32power 31 BIOS Setup Menu 52BIOS, updating 51Bluetooth device 19boot options...