User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your Slate
- Networking (select models only)
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Drives
- External cards and devices
- Keeping your Slate safe
- Managing Internet privacy
- Protecting your system files
- Protecting the Slate from power surges
- Using the Slate safely
- Securing your Slate and information
- Backup and recovery
- Maintenance
- Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- Traveling with the Slate
- Troubleshooting resources
- Electrostatic discharge
- Specifications
- Index
Icon Name Description
HP Connection Manager
(select models only)
Opens HP Connection Manager, which enables you to create and manage
WWAN connections (select models only), and monitor the status of WLAN
and Bluetooth connections.
Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a network.
Network (disconnected) Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network.
Network (disabled/
disconnected)
Indicates that no wireless connections are available.
Turning wireless devices on or off
You can use HP Connection Manager (select models only) to turn on and turn off wireless devices.
To turn off wireless devices using HP Connection Manager:
▲
Tap and hold the HP Connection Manager icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, and then tap the power button next to the desired device.
– or –
Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP, tap HP Connection Manager, and then tap the power
button next to the desired device.
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)
HP Connection Manager provides a central location for managing your wireless devices, an interface
for connecting to the Internet using HP Mobile Broadband, and an interface for sending and receiving
SMS (text) messages. HP Connection Manager allows you to manage the following devices:
●
Wireless local area network (WLAN)/Wi-Fi
●
Wireless wide area network (WWAN)/HP Mobile Broadband
● Bluetooth®
HP Connection Manager provides information and notifications on connection status, power status,
SIM details, and SMS messages. Status information and notifications are provided in the notification
area, at the far right of the taskbar.
To open HP Connection Manager:
▲
Tap the HP Connection Manager icon in the taskbar.
– or –
Tap Start, tap All Programs, tap HP, and then tap HP Connection Manager.
For more information, refer to the HP Connection Manager software Help.
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