HP Mini User Guide

Mini User Guide

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Second Edition: May 2010

First Edition: December 2009

Document Part Number: 584528-002

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).

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

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: Reenable 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 Wireless Assistant software ..... 31
Using operating system controls ..... 31
Using a WLAN ..... 31
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 Bluetooth wireless devices ..... 38
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ..... 38
5 Multimedia
Multimedia features ..... 39
Identifying your multimedia components ..... 39
Adjusting the volume ..... 41
Using the media activity action keys ..... 43
Multimedia software ..... 43
Using preinstalled multimedia software ..... 44
Installing multimedia software from the Internet ..... 44

Audio ..... 45
Connecting external audio devices ..... 45
Checking your audio functions ..... 45
Video ..... 46
Connecting an external monitor or projector ..... 46
Webcam ..... 47
6 Security
Protecting the computer ..... 48
Using passwords ..... 48
Setting passwords in Windows ..... 49
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..... 49
Administrator password ..... 50
Managing an administrator password ..... 50
Entering an administrator password ..... 50
Power-on password ..... 50
Managing a power-on password ..... 51
Entering a power-on password ..... 51
Using antivirus software ..... 52
Using firewall software ..... 53
Installing critical updates ..... 54
7 Digital cards
Inserting a digital card ..... 55
Removing a digital card ..... 56
8 USB devices
Using a USB device ..... 57
Connecting a USB device ..... 57
Removing a USB device ..... 57
9 Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences ..... 59
Using the TouchPad ..... 59
Scrolling ..... 59
Pinching ..... 60