HP Mini 210-1010SS Mini User Guide - Windows XP - Page 5

Table of contents

1

Getting started

Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)

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Knowing the parts

Identifying the hardware

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3

Top components

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3

TouchPad

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3

Lights

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4

Keys

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Front components

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Right-side components

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6

Left-side components

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7

Display components

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8

Bottom components

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9

Removing the vanity cover

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9

Replacing the vanity cover

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11

Wireless antennas

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12

Additional hardware components

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13

Identifying the labels

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13

3

Power management

Setting power options

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15

Using power-saving states

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15

Initiating and exiting Standby

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15

Initiating and exiting Hibernation

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16

Using power schemes

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16

Viewing the current scheme

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Selecting a different power scheme

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Customizing power schemes

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Setting password protection upon exiting Standby

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Using external AC power

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17

Connecting the AC adapter

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18

Using battery power

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18

Displaying the remaining battery charge

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19

Inserting or removing the battery

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19

Charging a battery

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Maximizing battery discharge time

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21

Managing low battery levels

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21

Identifying low battery levels

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Section	Page
Getting started	9
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	10
Knowing the parts	11
Identifying the hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	12
Keys	13
Front components	13
Right-side components	14
Left-side components	15
Display components	16
Bottom components	17
Removing the vanity cover	17
Replacing the vanity cover	19
Wireless antennas	20
Additional hardware components	21
Identifying the labels	21
Power management	23
Setting power options	23
Using power-saving states	23
Initiating and exiting Standby	23
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	24
Using power schemes	24
Viewing the current scheme	24
Selecting a different power scheme	25
Customizing power schemes	25
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby	25
Using external AC power	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Using battery power	26
Displaying the remaining battery charge	27
Inserting or removing the battery	27
Charging a battery	28
Maximizing battery discharge time	29
Managing low battery levels	29
Identifying low battery levels	29
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 Standby	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	32
Disposing of a used battery	33
Shutting down the computer	33
Internet	34
Connecting to a wired network	35
Connecting to a wireless network	36
Using wireless devices	36
Identifying wireless and network status icons	36
Using the wireless controls	37
Using the wireless action key	37
Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only)	37
Using HP Wireless Assistant software	38
Using a WLAN	38
Setting up a WLAN	39
Protecting your WLAN	39
Connecting to a WLAN	40
Roaming to another network	41
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	42
Inserting a SIM	42
Removing a SIM	43
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	45
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing	46
Multimedia	47
Multimedia features	47
Identifying your multimedia components	47
Adjusting the volume	49
Using the media activity action keys	51
Multimedia software	51
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	52
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	52
Audio	53
Connecting external audio devices	53
Checking your audio functions	53
Video	55
Connecting an external monitor or projector	55
Webcam	56
Security	57
Protecting the computer	57
Using passwords	57
Passwords set in Windows	58
Passwords set in Setup Utility	58
Administrator password	59
Managing an administrator password	59
Entering an administrator password	59
Power-on password	59
Managing a power-on password	60
Entering a power-on password	60
Using antivirus software	61
Using firewall software	62
Installing critical updates	63
Digital cards	64
Inserting a digital card	64
Stopping and removing a digital card	65
USB devices	66
Using a USB device	66
Connecting a USB device	66
Stopping and removing a USB device	66
Pointing devices and keyboard	68
Setting pointing device preferences	68
Using pointing devices	68
Using the TouchPad	68
Using TouchPad gestures	68
Scrolling	69
Pinching	69
Rotating	70
Connecting an external mouse	70
Using the keyboard	70
Using the action keys	70
Using hotkeys	71
Using the touch screen (select models only)	73
Tapping (or clicking)	73
Flicking	73
Dragging	73
Scrolling	73
Rotating	74
Pinching	74
Setting touch screen preferences	75
Drives	76
Identifying installed drives	76
Handling drives	76
Using external drives	77
Using optional external devices	78
Memory modules	79
Updating software	82
Updating the BIOS	83
Determining the BIOS version	83
Downloading a BIOS update	83
Updating programs and drivers	85
Changing QuickWeb settings	86
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	86
Setup Utility	87
Starting Setup Utility	87
Using Setup Utility	87
Changing the language of Setup Utility	87
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	87
Displaying system information	88
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	88
Exiting Setup Utility	88
Setup Utility menus	89
Main menu	89
Security menu	89
System Configuration menu	89
Diagnostics menu	90

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