HP MINI 2102 User manual

Mini User Guide

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First Edition: December 2009
Document Part Number: 585580-001
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
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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
2 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 2
Top components .................................................................................................................. 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................... 3
Keys .................................................................................................................... 4
Front components ................................................................................................................ 4
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 5
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 6
Display components ............................................................................................................ 7
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 8
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................... 9
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 10
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 10
3 Power management
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 12
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 12
Initiating and exiting Standby ............................................................................ 12
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 13
Using power schemes ....................................................................................................... 13
Viewing the current power scheme ................................................................... 13
Selecting a different power scheme .................................................................. 14
Customizing a power scheme ........................................................................... 14
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby ............................................................ 14
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 14
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 15
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 15
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 16
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 16
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 17
Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 18
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 18
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 18
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 19
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 19
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Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is
available ........................................................................................... 19
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is
available ........................................................................................... 19
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 19
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 19
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 19
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby ......................................................... 20
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 20
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 21
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby ...................................................... 21
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 21
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 21
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 22
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 22
4 Internet
Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 25
Using wireless devices ...................................................................................................... 25
Identifying wireless and network status icons ................................................... 25
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 26
Using the wireless switch .................................................................................. 26
Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only) ......................... 26
Using HP Wireless Assistant software .............................................................. 26
Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 27
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 28
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 28
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 29
Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 30
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) ............................................................................. 31
Inserting a SIM ................................................................................................................... 31
Removing a SIM ................................................................................................................ 32
Using Bluetooth wireless devices ....................................................................................................... 34
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ............................................................. 34
5 Multimedia
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 35
Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 35
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 37
Using the media activity action keys .................................................................................................. 38
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 38
Using other preinstalled multimedia software .................................................................... 39
Installing multimedia software from the Internet ................................................................ 39
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 40
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 40
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 42
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 42
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Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 43
6 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 44
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 44
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 45
Passwords set in Setup Utility ........................................................................................... 45
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 46
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 46
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 46
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 46
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 47
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 47
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 48
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 49
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 50
7 Digital cards
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 51
Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................. 52
8 USB devices
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 53
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 53
Stopping and removing a USB device ............................................................................... 54
9 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................................... 55
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 55
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 55
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................................. 55
Scrolling ............................................................................................................ 56
Pinching ............................................................................................................ 56
Rotating ............................................................................................................. 56
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 57
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 57
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 57
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 58
10 Drives
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 60
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 60
Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 61
Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 62
11 Memory modules
12 Updating software
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Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 68
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 68
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 68
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 70
13 Setup Utility
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 71
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 71
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 71
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 71
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 72
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 72
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 72
Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 73
Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 73
Security menu .................................................................................................................... 73
System Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 73
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 74
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 75
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1 Getting started
Your HP computer's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®.
The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on the display and controls your HP
computer's hardware, peripherals, and software programs.
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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, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >My Computer.
2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3. Select Hardware tab >Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the
button to turn the TouchPad on and off.
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Component Description
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(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. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Printers
and Other Hardware >Mouse.
Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●On: The TouchPad is disabled.
●Off: The Touch Pad is enabled.
(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.
NOTE: The fn+esc key combination will display
system information including the product name and
serial number, saving you from removing the battery
to see the service tag information.
(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
(1) 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 Standby 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
Hibernation.
●When the computer is in the Standby state, briefly slide the switch
to exit Standby.
●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
5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >Control
Panel >Performance and Maintenance >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.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack and cover Connects a network cable.
(7) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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Component Description
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 ●On: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Off: The hard drive is idle.
(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.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Initiates Standby 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.
(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additional webcam
software.
(4) Internal microphone Records sound.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.
(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.
NOTE: For more information on removing the bottom panel, refer to the chapter, “Memory modules,”
later in this guide.
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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) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless lan-
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.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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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 into external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Identifying the labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
●Service tag—Provides important information including the following:
◦Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.
◦Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
◦Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the
hardware components of the product. The part number helps a service technician to determine
what components and parts are needed.
◦Model description (4). This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers,
and support for your computer.
◦Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for
this computer.
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Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is inside
the battery bay of the computer.
●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the
Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is located under the
bottom panel of the computer. To access the regulatory label in the computer, refer to the section
“Memory modules,” later in this guide.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer, including the following:
◦Information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the
countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device may
be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. You may need this information when
traveling internationally.
◦The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
The regulatory label is located under the bottom panel of the computer. To access the regulatory
label in the computer, refer to the section “Memory modules,” later in this guide.
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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 Hibernation. If the computer is in the Standby state for an extended
period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Standby state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer
turns off.
CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from or writing
to a disc or an external media card.
NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while
the computer is in the Standby state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Standby
The system is set at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery
power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
With the computer on, you can initiate Standby in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●Click Start >Turn Off Computer >Stand By.
To exit Standby:
●Briefly slide the power switch.
When the computer exits Standby, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Standby, you must enter
your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
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