HP MINI2101010NR - Manual

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...

Component Description (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on thescreen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. T...

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

Right-side components Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● MS/Pro ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) MemoryCard (standard and large size) ● xD-Picture card (2) Power light ● White: The compu...

Component Description (6) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)jack Produces sound when connected to optional poweredstereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, ortelevision audio. Also connects an optional headsetmicrophone. NOTE: When a...

Component Description (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additional webcam software. (4) Internal microphone Records sound. Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery ...

7. Lift the bottom edge of the vanity cover (1) at an angle, and then lift the vanity cover away from the base (2) . Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity cover after accessing the memory module compartment, SIM card insertion slot,regulatory label, and other important components. To replace...

3. Rotate the front edge (1) of the vanity cover down, and then firmly press the vanity cover onto the base of the computer until it snaps into place (2) . 4. Replace the battery. NOTE: For more information, refer to the section “Inserting or removing the battery,” later in this guide. Wireless ante...

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. To access these notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides . Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Con...

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 – 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options . 2. Select a power scheme from the P...

When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase displaybrightness, press the f3 action key or reconnect the AC adapter. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING...

You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the batteryin the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protectsyour work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when theco...

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 ...

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly inStandby, and then shuts down ...

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 white. 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...

Icon Name Description Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed andone or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed butno LAN devices are connected to the net...

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...

5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery. NOTE: For more information, refer to the section “Inserting or removing the battery,” earlier in this guide. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it...

Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing HP does not recommend setting up one computer with Bluetooth as a host and using it as a gateway through which other computers may connect to the Internet. When two or more computers are connectedusing Bluetooth, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is enab...

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...

Component Description NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. The audio component must have a 4-conductor connector. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following computer volume action keys: ● To decrease volume, press the volume down a...

Using the media activity action keys The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into anexternal optical drive (purchased separately). NOTE: The external optical drive must be connected to a USB port on the computer , not to a USB port on another ex...

Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs , and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player . NOTE: Some p...

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 record video and capture still photographs. NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additional webcam software. To access the webcam: 1. Select Start > My Com...

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...

Administrator password Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information inSetup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility. Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator pas...

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. Some USB devices may require additional support software,...

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...

Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on theTouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Pinching Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items su...

Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on theTouchPad, and then move your forefinger in a semicircular motion around your thumb. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports ...

Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system andcomputer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists. Decreases the screen brightness level incre...

Using the touch screen (select models only) Some computer models allow you to use your fingers to perform certain 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 clicks and flicks, select Start >...

Setting touch screen preferences ▲ To set preferences for visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Pen and Touch . These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer. ▲ To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, sele...

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 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 sure tha...

11 Memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer,beneath the removable vanity cover. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded byreplacing the existing memory module in the memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of el...

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 QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWeb To disable or reenable QuickWeb from within the Windows operating system: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb . The HP QuickWeb Installer folder is displayed. Click HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool . 2. Select the Enable Quic...

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 the 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. ● ...

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 18identifying 13 action keys 5administrator password creating 51entering 51managing 51 airport security devices 69antennas 12applications key, Windows 5audio devices, connecting external 45 audio functions, checking 45audio-in (microphone) jack 8, 40audio-out (headphone...