Compaq Mini 110c-1000 Mini User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 5

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Getting started

Using HP Instant Web (select models only)

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Knowing the parts

Identifying the hardware

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Top components

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TouchPad

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Light

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Keys

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Front components

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Right-side components

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Left-side components

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Display components

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Bottom components

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9

Wireless antennas

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Additional hardware components

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Identifying the labels

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Power management

Setting power options

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Using power-saving states

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Initiating and exiting Sleep

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Initiating and exiting Hibernation

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Using power plans

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Viewing the current power plan

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Selecting a different power plan

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Customizing power plans

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Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation

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Using external AC power

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Connecting the AC adapter

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Using battery power

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Displaying the remaining battery charge

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Finding battery information in Help and Support

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Using Battery Check

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Section	Page
Getting started	11
Using HP Instant Web (select models only)	12
Knowing the parts	13
Identifying the hardware	13
Top components	13
TouchPad	13
Light	14
Keys	15
Front components	15
Right-side components	17
Left-side components	17
Display components	18
Bottom components	19
Wireless antennas	20
Additional hardware components	20
Identifying the labels	21
Power management	22
Setting power options	22
Using power-saving states	22
Initiating and exiting Sleep	22
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	23
Using power plans	23
Viewing the current power plan	23
Selecting a different power plan	23
Customizing power plans	24
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	24
Using external AC power	24
Connecting the AC adapter	25
Using battery power	25
Displaying the remaining battery charge	26
Finding battery information in Help and Support	26
Using Battery Check	26
Inserting or removing the battery	26
Charging a battery	27
Maximizing battery discharge time	28
Managing low battery levels	28
Identifying low battery levels	28
Resolving a low battery level	30
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	30
Calibrating a battery	30
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	30
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	33
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	33
Conserving battery power	33
Storing a battery	33
Disposing of a used battery	34
Shutting down the computer	34
Internet	35
Connecting to a wired network	36
Connecting to a wireless network	37
Using wireless devices	37
Identifying wireless and network icons	37
Using the wireless controls	38
Using the wireless switch	38
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	38
Using Wireless Assistant software	39
Using operating system controls	39
Using a WLAN	39
Setting up a WLAN	40
Protecting your WLAN	40
Connecting to a WLAN	41
Roaming to another network	42
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	43
Inserting a SIM	43
Removing a SIM	44
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	46
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	47
Multimedia	48
Multimedia features	48
Identifying your multimedia components	48
Adjusting the volume	50
Multimedia software	51
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	51
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	51
Audio	52
Connecting external audio devices	52
Checking your audio functions	52
Video	53
Connecting an external monitor or projector	53
Webcam	54
Security	55
Protecting the computer	55
Using passwords	55
Setting passwords in Windows	56
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	56
Administrator password	57
Managing an administrator password	57
Entering an administrator password	57
Power-on password	57
Managing a power-on password	58
Entering a power-on password	58
Using antivirus software	59
Using firewall software	60
Installing critical updates	61
Digital cards	62
Inserting a digital card	62
Removing a digital card	63
USB devices	64
Using a USB device	64
Connecting a USB device	64
Removing a USB device	64
Pointing devices and keyboard	66
Setting pointing device preferences	66
Using pointing devices	66
Using the TouchPad	66
Connecting an external mouse	66
Using the keyboard	66
Using hotkeys	66
Initiating Sleep	67
Switching the screen image	68
Decreasing screen brightness	68
Increasing screen brightness	68
Initiating QuickLock	68
Muting speaker sound	69
Decreasing speaker sound	69
Increasing speaker sound	69
Drives	70
Identifying installed drives	70
Handling drives	70
Using external drives	71
Using optional external devices	72
Memory modules	73
Updating software	77
Updating the BIOS	78
Determining the BIOS version	78
Downloading a BIOS update	78
Updating programs and drivers	80
Changing Instant Web settings	81
Disabling and enabling Instant Web	81
Setup Utility	82
Starting Setup Utility	82
Using Setup Utility	82
Changing the language of Setup Utility	82
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	82
Displaying system information	83
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	83
Exiting Setup Utility	83
Setup Utility menus	84
Main menu	84
Security menu	84
System Configuration menu	84
Diagnostics menu	85

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