HP Slate 2 Manual

HP Slate Dock
DescriptionSpare part number
HP Slate Dock621229-001
To dock the HP Slate to the HP Slate Dock:
1.Align the docking connector on the HP Slate Dock base with the power connector on the bottom
edge of the HP Slate, and then lower the Slate onto the dock.
2.Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the back of the HP Slate Dock.
3.Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
4.Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Reverse this procedure to undock the HP Slate from the HP...

5BIOS 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.
To start BIOS Setup:
NOTE:An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.
1.
Open the Startup Menu by turning on or restarting the Slate, and then, while the hyphen is
displayed in the...

4.
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 enter on
an external keyboard.
5.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 > Exit Saving Changes.
Then press the Home button on the Slate or enter on an external keyboard.
Your change goes into effect...

3.
If BIOS Setup does not open with the system information displayed, press the Home button and the
Volume up button (+) on the Slate simultaneously, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard,
to select the Main menu.
When the Main menu is selected, system information is displayed.
4.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. Then press the...

NOTE:An external keyboard may be connected to the USB port to perform these steps.
●
To exit BIOS Setup and save your changes from the current session:
Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an
external keyboard, to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Then press the Home button on the
Slate or the enter key on an external keyboard.
●
To exit BIOS Setup without saving your changes from the current session:
Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on...

3.
If BIOS Setup does not open with the system information displayed, press the Home button and the
Volume up button (+) on the Slate simultaneously, or use the arrow keys on an external keyboard,
to select the Main menu.
When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.
4.To exit BIOS Setup without saving your changes from the current session:
Press the Ctrl+alt+del (Security) button on the top edge of the Slate, or use the arrow keys on an
external keyboard, to select Exit...

3.
Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains
the update.
4.Double-tap the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
Updating the BIOS
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BIOS Setup Menu
The tables in this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options.
NOTE:Some of the BIOS Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your Slate
Main menu
Select To do this
System information●
View and change the system time and date.
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View identification information about the Slate.
●
View specification information about the processor,
memory size, and system BIOS.
Diagnostics menu
Select To do this
Primary Hard Disk Self TestRun a quick or comprehensive...

6 Specifications
Operating environment
The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if the Slate will be used in
or transported to in extreme environments.
 Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Depth23.39 cm9.21 in
Width14.98 cm5.90 in
Height1.50 cm0.61 in
Weight 0.70 kg1.53 lbs
Temperature
Operating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 65°C-4°F to 149°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 90%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to...

Input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if the Slate will be used internationally.
The Slate operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source.
The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.
Although the Slate can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only
with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this Slate.
The Slate is capable of accepting DC power within the following...