HP MiniUser Guide
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10 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located under the keyboard. The memorycapacity of the computer can be upgrad
9. Remove the memory module compartment cover (2).10. Remove the existing memory module:a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memor
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module.a. Align th
11 Computer SetupStarting Computer SetupComputer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating systemis not work
●To view navigation information, press f1.●To change the language, press f2.2. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu.3.
Select To do thisIgnore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Thenexit and restart the computer.Save changes and exi
System Configuration menuNOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.Select To do thisLanguage Change
Select To do this●Enable/disable LAN/WLAN Switching.●Enable/disable Wake on LAN.●Enable/disable the integrated camera (webcam)Port options●Enable/disa
12 Backing up and recoveringTo protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders,back up your entire
Backing upRecovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create yourinitial backup immediately after software
1 FeaturesIdentifying the hardwareComponents included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify the st
RecoveringIn case of system failure, use the f11 recovery tool to recover your original hard drive image.NOTE: The image includes the Windows® operati
IndexAAC adapterconnecting 15identifying 10administrator password 49airport security devices 82antennas 9applications key, Windows 5audio devices, con
DVDchanging region setting 44inserting 42, 70removing 45, 71DVD drive 41, 69DVD region settings 44Eearbuds 35embedded numeric keypad keys,identifyi
Ppasswordsadministrator 49DriveLock 55power-on 52setup 50user 49pointing devicessetting preferences 75portsexternal monitor 7, 40USB 6, 7, 67powerc
writable media 12WWAN device 30104 Index
Component Description(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left bu
LightsComponent Description(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(2) Quick Launch Web light On: The default Internet browser is being launched.(3) Q
ButtonsComponent Description(1) Quick Launch Web button Opens the default Internet browser when the computer ison.(2) Quick Launch Mail button Opens t
KeysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with thefn key.(2) fn key Displays system information whe
Component Description(2) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® d
Left-side componentsComponent Description(1) Power light ●Blue: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.●Off: The computer is
Display components Component Description(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(2) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.(
Component Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.(3) Service tag Provid
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Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power
◦Model Description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you need to locate documents,drivers, and support for your computer.◦Warranty period (5).
2 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Sleep, you must enter yourWindows password before your work will return to the
Viewing the current power plan▲Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.– or –Select Sta
WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.●When you are charging or calibrating a battery●When you are installing or
Using battery powerWhen a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, thecomputer runs on battery power. W
Displaying the remaining battery charge▲Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.– or –V
3. Remove the battery (2) from the computer.Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.The battery c
Maximizing battery discharge timeBattery discharge time varies, depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximumdischarge time gradua
Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available▲Initiate Hibernation.– or –Save your work and shut down the computer.Resolving a low b
4. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Never.5. Click Change advanced power settings.6. Click the plus sign next
Step 4: Fully recharge the batteryTo recharge the battery:1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fu
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
Testing an AC adapterTest the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms:●The computer will not turn on when connected to the A
3WirelessUsing wireless devices (select models only)Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipp
Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless light and the wireless switch onthe computer.Wireless(disconnected)Indicates that all of
Using a WLANWith a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of othercomputers and accessories that are link
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect yournetwork from unauthorized access. The common securit
Connecting to a WLANTo connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wi
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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to accessthe Intern
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
7. Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).8. Replace the battery.9. Reconnect external power.10. Reconnect external devices.11.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableco
4 MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music and view pictures. Yourcomputer may includ
Component Description(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(2) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.(3) Internal micropho
◦To increase volume, press f11.●Windows volume control:a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.b. Increase
Using preinstalled multimedia softwareTo locate preinstalled multimedia software:▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program
AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record s
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in asetting free of background noise.▲To confirm or change
Table of contents1 FeaturesIdentifying the hardware ...
VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video to create presentations●Connec
Optical drive (select models only)Your computer may come with an external optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer.The external op
CD-R discsUse CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone.Typical uses include the following:●Distri
5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.7. If you have not yet configured AutoP
5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVDIf your external optical drive is a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use softwaresuch as Windows Media
2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a
WebcamYour computer model includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcamcan be used with a variety of software for the f
5SecurityProtecting the computerNOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent aproduct from being misha
Using passwordsA password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several typesof passwords can be set, dependin
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ... 19Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery isavailable ...
Computer Setup passwords FunctionDriveLock master password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected byDriveLock. It is also used t
Managing a setup passwordA setup password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow these
Entering a setup passwordAt the Setup password prompt, type your setup password (using the same kind of keys you used toset the password), and then pr
Managing a power-on passwordA power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow
Entering a power-on passwordAt the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to setthe password), and then pr
Requiring a power-on password at restartIn addition to requiring that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is turned on, youcan also
Setting a DriveLock passwordTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting
Entering a DriveLock passwordBe sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or externalMultiBay).At th
Changing a DriveLock passwordTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting
Removing DriveLock protectionTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting
Identifying the external optical drive ... 41Using optical discs ...
Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring system devicesFrom the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable or
Setting stringent securityTo enable stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the co
Removing stringent securityTo remove stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the c
Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose the computer tocomputer viruses. Computer v
Using firewall softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may beable to gain access to infor
Installing critical updatesCAUTION: To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install the onlinecritical updates from Micro
Installing a security cableNOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer frombeing mishandled or sto
6 External devicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as
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 S
Using external drivesRemovable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive canbe added by connecting the dr
Using an optional external MultiBay II ... 69Using an optional external op
Using an optional external optical drive (select modelsonly)An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use op
5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)The
When the disc tray does not open1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.2. Press in gently on th
7 External media cardsUsing SD Card Reader cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenu
Stopping and removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it.1. Save your in
8 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for poi
Using the keyboard function keysThe icons on the function keys f2 through f6 and f8, f10, and f11 keys represent the action performedwhen a function k
Switching the screen image (f2)Press f2 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if amonitor is connecte
Muting speaker sound (f8)Press f8 to mute speaker sound. Press the key again to restore speaker sound.Decreasing speaker sound (f10)Press f10 to decre
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadPress fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys toth
Using Computer Setup ... 93Navigat
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardDirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this,clean the TouchPad
9DrivesIdentifying installed drivesTo view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.On models with a secondary hard drive (dri
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
Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk DefragmenterAs you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolida
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either ofthe f
To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:1. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP 3D DriveGuard window.– or
Replacing a hard driveCAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the ha
9. Lift the top edge of the keyboard up and remove the keyboard from the computer to expose thehard drive.10. Remove the two hard drive screws (1).11.
4. Replace the hard drive screws (4).5. Insert the front edge of the keyboard into the keyboard tray (1), and then press the keyboard intoplace (2).6.
7. Replace the 3 screws on the back edge of the computer.8. Replace the battery.Replacing a hard drive 89
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