Hp Compaq Mini 110c-1040DX PC User Manual

Mini User Guide

(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing d

KeysComponent Description(1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes

Component Description(1) Power light●On: The device is on.●Blinking: The device is in Standby.●Off: The device is off or in Hibernation.(2) Power sw

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digi

Component Description(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(3) AC adapter light On: The computer is connected to external power.Off: The comput

Component Description(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while thepower is on.NOTE: The display switch is not v

Component Description(3) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The device fan starts up automatically to coolinternal components an

Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixedto the bottom of the device.●Microsoft® Certificat

2 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe device has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Standby and Hibernation

© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.The information

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

Selecting a different power scheme▲Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then selecta power scheme

When you connect the device to external AC power, the following events occur:●The battery begins to charge.●If the device is turned on, the battery me

NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. Toincrease display brightness, use the fn+f4 hotkey or re

4. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the device, and then insert the battery into thebattery bay. The battery release latches automati

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

The device takes the following actions for a critical battery level:●If Hibernation is enabled and the device is on or in Standby, the device initiate

Resolving a low battery levelCAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the device reaches a critical battery leveland has initiated Hiber

To fully charge the battery:1. Insert the battery into the device.2. Connect the device to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion p

Step 4: Fully recharge the batteryTo recharge the battery:1. Plug the device into external power and maintain external power until the battery is full

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not placethe device directly on your

Disposing of a used batteryWARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not shortexternal contacts; do not

3InternetYour device supports the following types of Internet access:●Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using the

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

Connecting to a wireless networkUsing wireless devicesWireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your device may be equip

Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed andone or more LAN devices are connected to the network.Networ

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

To use the WLAN device in your device, you must connect to a WLAN infrastructure (provided througha service provider or a public or corporate network)

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

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, cl

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)An HP Mobile Broadband Module is a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides accessto infor

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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 the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (selectmodels only)The HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility provides basic information about setting up HP Mo

4MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour device includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your device

Component Description(1) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos.NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additionalwebcam software.(2) W

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Device volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f8 (2)

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and

AudioYour device has a variety of audio features that allow you to:●Play music using your device 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

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

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WebcamYour device includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture still phot

5SecurityProtecting the deviceStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your pe

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 Setu

Password FunctionPower-on password*●Protects access to the device contents.●After this password is set, it must be entered each timeyou turn on or res

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

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the device for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disablethe operating system,

Using firewall softwareWhen you use the device for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be able togain access to the device,

Installing critical updatesCAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the device from securitybreaches and device viruses,

6 Digital cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenused with digital media–equipped c

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

Resolving a low battery level ... 19Resolving a low battery level when exter

7USB devicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB

Stopping and removing a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device beforeremoving it.CAUTION: To p

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

Function HotkeyInitiate Standby. fn+f1Switch the image. fn+f2Decrease screen brightness. fn+f3Increase screen brightness. fn+f4Initiate QuickLock. fn+

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Standby.The device must be on before you can initiate Standby.NOTE:

To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and lock the device. Then follow theinstructions on the screen to enter your Windows user p

9DrivesIdentifying installed drivesTo view the drives installed on the device, select Start > My Computer.Handling drivesDrives are fragile device

Using external drivesRemovable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types:●1.44

10 Memory modulesThe device has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the device. Thememory capacity of the device can be u

8. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the device.9. Remove the existing memory module:a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each

Installing multimedia software from the Internet ... 38Audio ...

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not

14. Turn the device right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.15. Turn on the device.63

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

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

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

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

12 Setup UtilityStarting the Setup UtilityThe Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindow

●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

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

Diagnostics menuSelect To do thisHard Disk Self Test (select models only) Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.Memory Test Run a diagnostic

Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6) ... 56Muting speaker sound (fn+f8) ...

IndexAAC adapterconnecting 14identifying 9administrator passwordcreating 45entering 45managing 45airport security devices 58antennas 8applications key

hard drive, external 59hardware, identifying 1headphone (audio-out) jack 6,36headphones 6, 36Hibernationexiting 12initiated during critical batteryle

regulatory label 10wireless 10release latchesbattery 7, 16restoring default settings 69right TouchPad button,identifying 2RJ-45 (network) jack,identi

1 Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardwareComponents included with the device may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify