HP MINI1101125NR - Manual

Using HP Instant Web (select models only) To start Instant Web: ● Turn on your computer. The HP Instant Web screen appears. ● Click an icon on the Instant Web screen to launch a program. To start Instant Web from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Select Start , click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and t...

2 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My C...

(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse . Light Component Description Caps lock light On: Caps l...

Keys Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with a function key. (3) Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows ap...

Right-side components Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● MS/Pro ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture card (3) External monitor port C...

Component Description (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) AC adapter light On: The computer is connected to external power. Off: The computer is not connected to external power. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool i...

Component Description (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while thepower is on. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (3) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos. NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additional w...

Component Description (3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation. (4) Memory module compartment Contains the mem...

Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged intoexternal power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and...

3 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Standby and Hibernation. When Standby is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory.Exiting Standby is faster than exiting Hi...

Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running onbattery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on external power. NOTE: To reduce...

Selecting a different power scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select a power scheme from the list. – or – a. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options . b. Select a power scheme from the P...

When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switch...

If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through theAC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from thecomputer. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. To in...

2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the computer, and then insert the battery into thebattery bay. The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latches (...

Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmeror cooler than room temperature. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow theserecommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before ...

Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the ...

Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fullyrecharged. When the battery is recharged, the battery light on the computer turns off. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, ...

Disposing of a used battery WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water. Refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for battery disposal information. Shutting down the computer...

4 Internet Your computer supports the following types of Internet access: ● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using the RJ-45(network) jack. ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. To learn about settingup a wireless network or a...

Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchasedseparately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1) , which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) towa...

Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devices Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local areanet...

Using HP Wireless Assistant software A wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device isdisabled by Setup Utility, it must be reenabled by Setup Utility before it can be turned on or off usingWireless Assistant. NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wire...

To use the WLAN device in your computer, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided througha service provider or a public or corporate network). Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) an...

(uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. However, you can take precautions to protectyour WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Many wireless base stations, gateways, or routers provide built-in security features such aswireless security protocols and firewalls. W...

NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you are out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection or network . A list of options is displayed. You can choose to manually search for and connect to a network or to create a ne...

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) An HP Mobile Broadband Module is a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides accessto information wherever mobile network operator service is available. Using HP Mobile Broadbandrequires a network service provider (called a mobile network o...

7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. 8. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the computer. Removing a S...

Using the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only) The HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility provides basic information about setting up HP MobileBroadband. NOTE: The HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility is not available in all regions. When you first turn on HP Mobile Broadband, the Getting ...

5 Multimedia Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture ph...

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f8 (2) , f10 (3) , or f11 (4) function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8 . ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f10 . ◦ To increase volume, press...

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices > Volume tab. b. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box. c. Click Apply . ● Program vo...

Audio Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to: ● Play music using your computer 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 presen...

Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices Connecting an external monitor or projector Use a VGA cable (purchased separately) to connect an extern...

Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture still photographs and videos. NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additional webcam software. To access the webcam: 1. Click Start > My Computer ,...

6 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. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall sof...

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You canalso use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and n...

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...

Using antivirus software When you use the computer 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 can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair d...

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

Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer 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 ...

7 Digital cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenused with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other devices. The Digital Media Slot supports the following formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● MS/Pro ● MultiMediaCard (...

Stopping and removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying windo...

8 USB devices Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Devices can be connected tothe system, an optional docking device, or an optional expansion prod...

Stopping and removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely Re...

9 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as buttonconfiguration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware...

Function Hotkey Initiate Standby. fn+f1 Switch the image. fn+f2 Decrease screen brightness. fn+f3 Increase screen brightness. fn+f4 Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6 Mute or restore speaker. fn+f8 Decrease speaker sound. fn+f10 Increase speaker sound. fn+f11 To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard,...

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Standby. The computer must be on before you can initiate Standby. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is sa...

10 Drives Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer . Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautionsbefore handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the...

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Standby and allow thescreen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before h...

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: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be...

11 Memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by replacing the existing memory module in theprimary memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to t...

12 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and 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 informati...

Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and installthe new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you need to know t...

Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support , and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instruction...

13 Changing Instant Web Settings Disabling and Enabling Instant Web Instant Web is enabled by default. To disable (or reenable) Instant Web: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 2. Immediately press f10 continuously to start Setup Utility. 3. Use the right arrow key to...

14 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility 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 computer and provides settings for startup, security, and otherpreferences. To ...

Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options. NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select To do this System information ● View and change the system time and date. ● View...

Select To do this ◦ USB Card Reader ◦ Network adapter NOTE: Only the devices attached to the system will appear in the boot order menu. Diagnostics menu Select To do this Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on th...

Index A AC adapter connecting 16identifying 11 administrator password creating 47entering 47managing 47 airport security devices 61antennas 10applications key, Windows 5audio devices, connecting external 41 audio functions, checking 41audio-in (microphone) jack 8, 38audio-out (headphone) jack 8, 38 ...