Hp Mini 2102 User Manual

Mini User Guide

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

LightsComponent Description(1) TouchPad light●On: The TouchPad is disabled.● Off: The TouchPad is enabled.(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(3

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

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:●Memory Stick (MS)●MS/Pro● Mult

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

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

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

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,

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

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 (

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

Component(3) Product number(4) Warranty period(5) Model description (select models)●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the compute

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

Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in Control Center.To initiate Hibernation:▲Click Computer > Shutdown > Hiberna

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

If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through theAC adapter, the computer switches to battery power

To remove the battery:1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.2. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, lift the bat

The battery light displays charge status:●Off: The computer is running on battery power.●Blinking white: The battery has reached a low battery level,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 computer may beequi

Using the wireless action keyThe computer has a wireless action key (f12), one or more wireless devices, and one wireless light.All of the wireless de

Setting up a WLANTo set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-

A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN. Find the solution thatworks best for your network security:◦Wired Equivale

Roaming to another networkWhen you move your computer within range of another WLAN, the operating system attempts toconnect to that network. If the at

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

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

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

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

– or –a. Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Control.b. In the Master column, increase or decrease the vo

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

NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and theprograms that use the device.Checking your audio functionsT

To connect an external monitor or projector:1. Connect the optional VGA cable to the external monitor port on the computer.2. Connect the external mon

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

6SecurityProtecting the computerSecurity features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, anddata from a variety o

Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:●A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case se

Table of contents1 Getting started ...

Managing an administrator passwordTo set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the co

Entering a power-on passwordAt the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessfulattempts to enter the 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

Setting up automatic online updatesNOTE: You must have a network connection in order to receive automatic online updates.To set up automatic online up

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

Removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, be sure that you are notaccessing the digital card before re

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

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USBdevice.Refer to the USB device user documentation for complet

9 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing pointing devicesUsing the TouchPadTo move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direc

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

Maximizing battery discharge time ... 19Managing low battery levels

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

10 DrivesIdentifying installed drives▲To view the drives installed on the computer, click Computer > System Monitor > FileSystems.Handling drive

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

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

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

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

8. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.9. Turn on the computer.58 Chapter 11 Memory modules

12 Setup UtilityStarting Setup UtilitySetup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when youroperating syst

●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 the Setup Utility options.NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed

Installing multimedia software from the Internet ... 36Audio ...

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

IndexAAC adapterconnecting 16identifying 12action keyvolume down 34volume mute 33, 34volume up 33, 34action keys 4administrator passwordcreating 42ent

initiated during critical batterylevel 19initiating 14hotkeysdescription 51using 52hubs 48Iiconsnetwork 26wired network 26wireless 26internal display

TouchPad on/off button,identifying 2traveling with the computer 22turning off the computer 23Uunresponsive system 23USB cable, connecting 48USB device

Using external drives ......... 54Usi

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