HP Mini 210-1150 User manual

Mini User Guide

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First Edition: June 2010
Document Part Number: 604092-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
To obtain the latest information in the Mini
User Guide, go to the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/support.

Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Getting started
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) ............................................................................................ 2
2 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 3
Top components .................................................................................................................. 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................... 4
Keys .................................................................................................................... 5
Front components ................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 6
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 7
Display components ............................................................................................................ 8
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 9
Removing the vanity cover ................................................................................................. 9
Replacing the vanity cover ................................................................................................ 11
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................. 12
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 13
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 13
3 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 15
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 15
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 15
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 16
Using power plans ............................................................................................................. 16
Viewing the current power plan ......................................................................... 16
Selecting a different power plan ........................................................................ 16
Customizing power plans .................................................................................. 17
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation ........................................ 17
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 18
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 18
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 19
Finding battery information in Help and Support ............................................................... 19
Using Battery Check .......................................................................................................... 19
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 19
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 20
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 21
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Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 21
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 21
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 22
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 22
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 22
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ........................................................................................... 22
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 22
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 22
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 22
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep ............................................................. 23
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 23
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 24
Step 5: Enable Hibernation and Sleep .............................................................. 24
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 24
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 25
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 25
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 25
4 Internet
Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 28
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 29
Using wireless devices ...................................................................................................... 29
Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................. 29
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 30
Using the wireless action key ............................................................................ 30
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only) ........................................ 30
Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ............................. 31
Using operating system controls ....................................................................... 31
Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 32
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 32
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 32
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 33
Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 34
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 35
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 35
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 36
Using GPS (select models only) ......................................................................................................... 38
Using HP Navigator software (select models only) ............................................................................ 39
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 40
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 40
5 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 41
Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 41
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 43
Using the media activity action keys .................................................................................................. 45
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 45
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Using preinstalled multimedia software ............................................................................. 46
Installing multimedia software from the Internet ................................................................ 46
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 47
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 47
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 48
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 49
6 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 50
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 50
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 51
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 51
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 52
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 52
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 52
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 52
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 53
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 54
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 55
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 56
7 Digital cards
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 57
Removing a digital card ...................................................................................................................... 58
8 USB devices
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 59
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 59
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 59
9 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................................... 61
Using the TouchPad ........................................................................................................................... 61
Scrolling ............................................................................................................................. 61
Pinching ............................................................................................................................. 62
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 62
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 63
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 63
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 64
10 Drives
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 66
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 66
Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 67
Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 68
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11 Memory modules
12 Updating software
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 73
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 73
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 73
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 75
13 Changing QuickWeb settings
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb ..................................................................................................... 76
14 Setup Utility
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 77
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 77
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 77
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 77
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 78
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 78
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 78
Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 79
Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 79
Security menu .................................................................................................................... 79
System Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 79
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 80
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 81
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1 Getting started
Your computer's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®. Your computer may also feature HP
QuickWeb (select models only).
●The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your
computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs.
●If your computer includes QuickWeb, it allows you to quickly browse the Web, view digital photos,
listen to music, or keep in touch using e-mail, instant messages, or Skype, without having to start
your main operating system. QuickWeb is also referred to as Instant-On Software (IOS).
NOTE: To disable or enable QuickWeb, refer to the “Changing QuickWeb settings" chapter later in
this guide. You can access the QuickWeb software Help by clicking the Help icon in the notification
area.
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Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
To start QuickWeb:
1. Turn on your computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears.
2. Click an icon (select models only) on the QuickWeb Home screen or click an icon on the LaunchBar
to start a program.
NOTE: If QuickWeb has been activated, it starts every time you turn on your computer and
displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. If you do not move your mouse or
press a key for 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft Windows. For more information on the
QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help.
To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows:
▲Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. Your computer
restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen.
– or –
Select Start > All Programs > HP QuickWeb. Click HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. Click the
Home tab, and then select the Go button located next to Do you want to shut down Windows
and go to QuickWeb?
NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the QuickWeb software Help.
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2 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
▲Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security. Click System, and then click Device
Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad off indicator Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator
to turn the TouchPad on and off.
(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Component Description
(4) TouchPad zone* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Devices and Printers.
Then, right-click the icon representing your device, and select Mouse settings.
Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad off indicator ●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(3) Mute light On: Speaker sound is off.
(4) Wireless light ●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the factory.
●Off: All wireless devices are off.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when
pressed 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 shortcut menu for items beneath the
pointer.
Front components
Component Description
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
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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) Memory Card
(standard and large size)
●xD-Picture card
(2) Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Power switch ●When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, briefly slide the switch to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly slide
the switch to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly slide the
switch to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the
power switch for at least five seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power
Options.
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(5) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
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Component Description
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack and cover Connects a network cable.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Battery light ●Off: The computer is running on battery power.
●Blinking white: The battery has reached a low
battery level, a critical battery level, or there is a
battery error. When the battery reaches a critical
battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
●Amber: A battery is charging.
●White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is fully charged.
(3) External monitor port Connects an optional external display, such as a
monitor or projector, to the computer.
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(5) Drive light ●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart
Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
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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 powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional headset
microphone.
NOTE: When an audio component is connected to
the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable must have a 4-conductor
connector.
Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power
is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
(2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
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Component Description
(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
NOTE: To capture and edit videos, you can use the
preinstalled Arcsoft WebCam Companion 3 software.
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay and lock the
battery in the battery bay.
(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.
Removing the vanity cover
Removing the vanity cover allows access to the memory module compartment, SIM card insertion slot,
regulatory label, and other important components. To remove the vanity cover:
1. Disconnect the computer from AC power.
2. Remove the battery.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the section “Inserting or removing the battery,” later in this
guide.
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3. Press the right release button (1).
4. Release the right side of the vanity cover (2) by lifting it slightly away from the base.
NOTE: It is normal for the vanity cover to flex slightly and you may also hear some popping noises
when the vanity cover tabs disengage from the base.
5. Press the left release button (1).
6. Release the left side of the vanity cover (2) by lifting it slightly away from the base.
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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 the vanity cover:
1. Place the vanity cover (1) above the computer at an angle with the front edge facing the front of
the computer.
2. Seat the back edge of the vanity cover over the back edge of the computer by aligning, and then
inserting the six tabs into the slots in the base (2).
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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 antennas
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWANs).
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local-area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around
the antennas free from obstructions.
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