Hp Mini 2102 User Manual

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2 Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardwareComponents included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in thischapter identi

Page 3 - Safety warning notice

Component Description(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.*This table describes factory settings. To view

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KeysComponent Description(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions whenpressed

Page 5 - Table of contents

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:●Memory Stick (MS)●MS/Pro● Mul

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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 comp

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Component Description(6)USB port Connects an optional USB device.(7)Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)jackProduces sound when connected

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Component Description(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additionalwebcam software

Page 9 - 1 Getting started

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,

Page 10 - 2 Knowing the parts

7. Lift the bottom edge of the vanity cover (1) at an angle, and then lift the vanity cover away fromthe base (2).Replacing the vanity cover Replace t

Page 11 - Identifying the hardware 3

3. Rotate the front edge (1) of the vanity cover down, and then firmly press the vanity cover ontothe base of the computer until it snaps into place (

Page 12 - Front components

© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by itsproprietor and used by Hewlett-PackardCompany under lice

Page 13 - Right-side components

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and EnvironmentalNotices that applies to your country or region. Th

Page 14 - Left-side components

Component(4) Warranty period(5) Model description (select models)●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may ne

Page 15 - Display components

3 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation

Page 16 - Removing the vanity cover

Initiating and exiting HibernationThe system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running onbattery power

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Customizing a power plan1. Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area and then click Power options.– or –Select Start > Control Panel &g

Page 18 - Replacing the vanity cover

Connecting the AC adapterWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily

Page 19 - Wireless antennas

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, areplacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible batt

Page 20 - Identifying the labels

2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the computer, and then insert the battery intothe battery bay. The battery release latches automa

Page 21 - (4) Warranty period

The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer isoff.Charging may take longer if a battery is new,

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Identifying low battery levelsThe computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on

Page 23 - Using power plans

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

Page 24 - Using external AC power

Resolving a low battery levelCAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical batterylevel and has initiated Hib

Page 25 - Using battery power

To fully charge the battery:1. Insert the battery into the computer.2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter and then plug the adapter into external p

Page 26 - Using Battery Check

To discharge a battery:1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off the computer.2. Run the computer on battery power un

Page 27 - Charging a battery

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

Page 28 - Managing low battery levels

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

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4 InternetYour computer supports the following types of Internet access:●Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using

Page 30 - Calibrating a battery

Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchasedseparately). If the network cab

Page 31 - Step 3: Discharge the battery

Connecting to a wireless networkUsing wireless devicesWireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequi

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Icon Name DescriptionWireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are notconnected to a network.Network

Page 33 - Storing a battery

Using Wireless Assistant softwareA wireless device can be turned on or off using the Wireless Assistant software. If a wireless device isdisabled by S

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NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are often used interchangeably.●A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typi

Page 36 - Connecting to a wired network

(uninvited) or capture information being sent across it. However, you can take precautions to protectyour WLAN:●Use a wireless transmitter with built-

Page 37 - Using wireless devices

NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLANimplementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other elec

Page 38 - Using the wireless action key

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) toaccess the Intern

Page 39 - Using a WLAN

To insert a SIM:1. Shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on by sliding the power

Page 40 - Protecting your WLAN

4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.6. Remove the battery.

Page 41 - Connecting to a WLAN

Using Bluetooth wireless devicesA Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that tradit

Page 42 - Roaming to another network

5 MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your comp

Page 43 - Inserting a SIM

Component Description(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(2) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.NOTE: To record videos, you

Page 44 - Removing a SIM

Component Description(7)volume down action key (f9) Decreases speaker sound.(8)Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in(microphone) jackProduces sound when

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Table of contents1 Getting started ...

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– or –a. Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area.b. In the Speakers column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or d

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Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Depending on the hardware and softwareincluded with the computer, the foll

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●Download music from the Internet.●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images.●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.C

Page 49 - Adjusting the volume

VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Watch movies●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video to create present

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WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam located at the top of the display. The webcam is aninput device that allows you to record video and

Page 51 - Multimedia software

6SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your

Page 52 - Checking your audio functions

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. Youcan also use the same password for more than one Setu

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Administrator passwordYour administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification informationin Setup Utility. After thi

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Managing a power-on passwordTo set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer

Page 55 - 6Security

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that candisable the operating syste

Page 56 - Setting passwords in Windows

Using Battery Check ... 18Inserting or removing

Page 57 - Power-on password

Using firewall softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may beable to gain access to the comput

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Installing critical updatesCAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from securitybreaches and computer viru

Page 59 - Using antivirus software

7 Digital cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards areoften used with digital media–equipped c

Page 60 - Using firewall software

Removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedureto safely remove the digital card

Page 61 - Installing critical updates

8USB devicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB

Page 62 - 7 Digital cards

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USBdevice.To remove a USB device:1. Click the Safely Remove Hard

Page 63 - Removing a digital card

9 Pointing devices and keyboardSetting pointing device preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as

Page 64 - 8USB devices

ScrollingScrolling 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 i

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Connecting an external mouseYou can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on thecomputer.Using the keyboardUsing th

Page 66 - Using pointing devices

Icon DescriptionDecreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down thiskey.Increases the screen brightness level incrementally whe

Page 67 - Rotating

5 Multimedia ...

Page 68 - Using the keyboard

Function Hotkey DescriptionDisplay system information. fn+esc Displays information about system hardwarecomponents and the system BIOS versionnumber.T

Page 69 - Using hotkeys

10 DrivesIdentifying installed drivesTo view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.Handling drivesDrives are fragile comput

Page 70 - Function Hotkey Description

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

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Using optional external devicesNOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which device port touse, refer to the manuf

Page 72 - Using external drives

11 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of thecomputer, beneath the vanity cover. The memory c

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b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pull the module out of the memorymodule slot.To protect a memory module after removal, place it

Page 74 - 11 Memory modules

8. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.9. Turn on the computer.68 Chapter 11 Memory modules

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

Page 76 - 9. Turn on the computer

Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download andinstall the new BIOS.Determining the BI

Page 77 - 12 Updating software

Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is to bedownloaded. You will need to access this path when you are re

Page 78 - Updating the BIOS

Using TouchPad gestures ... 58Scrolling ...

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Updating programs and driversTo download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:1. Access the page on the HP Web site that

Page 80 - Updating programs and drivers

13 Setup UtilityStarting Setup UtilitySetup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows operat

Page 81 - 13 Setup Utility

●To select an item, press enter.●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.●To display additional navigation and selection informat

Page 82 - Exiting Setup Utility

Setup Utility menusThe menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility options.NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed

Page 83 - Setup Utility menus

Select To do this◦ USB Card reader◦Network adapterNOTE: Only the devices attached to the system appear inthe boot order menu.Diagnostics menuSelect To

Page 84 - Diagnostics menu

IndexAAC adapterconnecting 17identifying 12action keyvolume down 41volume mute 40, 41volume up 40, 41action keys 4administrator passwordcreating 49ent

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headphone (audio-out) jack 7, 41headphones 7, 41Hibernationexiting 15initiated during critical batterylevel 21initiating 15hotkeysdescription 61using

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softwareHP Connection Manager 30installing 43multimedia 43Windows Media Player 43speakers 4speakers, identifying 40storing battery 25System Configurat

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1 Getting startedYour HP computer's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®.The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on t

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