HP HPMINI1103530NR - Manual

2 Networking (select models only) Your computer supports 2 types of Internet access: ● Wireless —Refer to Creating a wireless connection on page 2 . ● Wired —Refer to Connecting to a wired network on page 9 . NOTE: You must set up Internet service before you can connect to the Internet. Creating a w...

Network (disabled/disconnected) Indicates that all network devices are disabled in Windows Control Panel. 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...

You can use the wireless button to simultaneously turn on or turn off the wireless network controllerand Bluetooth device. These devices can be controlled through Wireless Assistant (select modelsonly). Using HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) to turn wireless devices on or off A wireless de...

Select Start > All Programs > HP Connection Manager > HP Connection Manager . For more details about using Connection Manager, refer to the Connection Manager software Help. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect ...

Windows XP 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. (Refer to Turning wireless devices on or off on page 3 .) 2. Select Start > Connect to . 3. Select your WLAN from the list. ● If the network is unsecured, a warning is displayed. Click Connect Anyway to accept the warning and complete the connecti...

For help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer oryour ISP. Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protectyour network from unauthorized access. WLANs in public areas (hotspots) like c...

Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through theoperating system. 2. Clo...

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...

Connecting a modem cable 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack (2) . Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Telephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outs...

3. Plug the modem cable adapter (3) into the telephone wall jack. Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Windows 7 1. Select Start > Control Panel . 2. Click Clock, Language, and Region . 3. Click Region and Language . 4. Click the Location tab to display your locatio...

3 Multimedia Your computer may include the following: ● One or two integrated speakers ● One or two integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the media activity controls Depending on your computer model, you may have the followin...

Adjusting the volume Depending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following: ● Volume buttons ● Volume hotkeys ● Volume keys WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety informati...

To check the recording functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder . 2. Click the recording button and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open a multimedia program and play back th...

▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your Getting Started guide. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or pr...

One HDMI device can be connected to the HDMI port on the computer. The information displayed onthe computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the HDMI device. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port: 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Connec...

4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of power controls. NOTE: Windows 7 uses Sleep and Windows XP uses Standby . The term Sleep is used throughout this guide to refer to both. Differe...

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, trythe following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Windows 7 —Press ctrl+alt+delete , and then click the Power button. Windows XP —Press ctrl+alt+delete . Click Shut Down , and then click Turn...

When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen whereyou stopped working. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The sys...

Windows XP —Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options . Selecting a different power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. ● Windows 7 —Select Start > Contr...

NOTE: If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account password, click Create or change your user account password , and then follow the on- screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step5. 5. Click Save changes . Wind...

Using Battery Check in Windows 7 Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in thecomputer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly. 2...

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiatesHibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remainsbriefly in the Sleep stat...

Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove thebattery and store it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored...

Using external AC power NOTE: For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Quick Setup poster provided in the computer box. External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansiondevice. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC a...

Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected toAC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power lights are off. To test the AC adapter: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from...

5 External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only) 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 computers. To determine the digital card forma...

Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, ...

2. Insert the card into the PC Card slot, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of available options maybe displayed. NOTE: The first time you connect a PC Card, a message in the notification area lets you know that...

Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of thePersonal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configu...

Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or transport the computer when an Expr...

Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard. 2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at...

Inserting a smart card 1. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card isseated. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN. Removing a smart card ▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull i...

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

Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removing a 139...

Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to theeSATA port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Removi...

Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a po...

Using the docking connector (select models only) The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional dockingdevice provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. NOTE: The following image may look slightly different than your computer ...

6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the followingcautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which theyapply. Observe these precautions: ● Before you move a computer that is connected to...

Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenterconsolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run moreefficiently. NOTE: It is not necessary to run...

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting datarequests under either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed w...

NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep orHibernation. Using HP ProtectSmart H...

Inserting an optical disc Tray load 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2) . 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side upover the tray spindle. NOTE: If th...

3. Gently slide the disc into the slot load optical drive. Removing an optical disc Tray load There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens normally 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, an...

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and plac...

Sharing optical drives Although your computer may not have an integrated optical drive, you can access software and data,and install applications, by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network.Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive...

7 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software at...

NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. Youcan also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. For additional i...

Password Function Power-on password* ● Protects access to the computer contents. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each timeyou turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibe...

Managing a power-on password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key forStartup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc . When the Startup Menu is di...

There are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home networkto protect all the computers on the network. When a firewall is installed on a sy...

3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3) , and then lock the cable lock with the key. 4. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select computer models. In order to ...

8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. If thescreen requires additiona...

Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information forHP business computers without requiring the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily searchfor SoftPaqs, and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager ...

9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). SetupUtility includes settings for the types...

Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for St...

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS ) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility. 1. Start Setup Utility. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information . 3. To exit Setup Utility witho...

3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that containsthe update. 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename .exe). The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: A...

A Traveling with the computer For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damag...

B Troubleshooting resources ● Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support.Select Start > Help and Support . NOTE: Some checkup and repair tools require an Internet connection. HP also provides additional tools that do not require an Internet connec...

C Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob. A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors ma...

Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 401394 devices connecting 40defined 39removing 40 16-bit PC Cards 3232-bit PC Cards 32 A AC adapter, testing 30action keys media 15volume 16 administrator password creating 54entering 54managing 54 airport security devices 44antivirus software, using 55a...