HP Mini 210-1160NR Mini User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 7

Using preinstalled multimedia software

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Installing multimedia software from the Internet

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46

Audio

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47

Connecting external audio devices

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47

Checking your audio functions

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47

Video

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48

Connecting an external monitor or projector

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48

Webcam

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49

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Security

Protecting the computer

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50

Using passwords

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50

Setting passwords in Windows

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51

Setting passwords in Setup Utility

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51

Administrator password

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52

Managing an administrator password

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Entering an administrator password

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52

Power-on password

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52

Managing a power-on password

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Entering a power-on password

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53

Using antivirus software

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Using firewall software

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55

Installing critical updates

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56

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Digital cards

Inserting a digital card

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57

Removing a digital card

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USB devices

Using a USB device

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59

Connecting a USB device

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59

Removing a USB device

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59

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Pointing devices and keyboard

Setting pointing device preferences

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61

Using the TouchPad

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Scrolling

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Pinching

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62

Connecting an external mouse

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62

Using the keyboard

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Using the action keys

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Using hotkeys

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64

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Drives

Identifying installed drives

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66

Handling drives

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66

Using external drives

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67

Using optional external devices

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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 Sleep	23
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	24
Using power plans	24
Viewing the current power plan	24
Selecting a different power plan	24
Customizing power plans	25
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	25
Using external AC power	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Using battery power	26
Displaying the remaining battery charge	27
Finding battery information in Help and Support	27
Using Battery Check	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 Sleep	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Enable Hibernation and Sleep	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	33
Disposing of a used battery	33
Shutting down the computer	33
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 action key	38
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	38
Using HP Wireless Assistant software (select models only)	39
Using operating system controls	39
Using a WLAN	40
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 GPS (select models only)	46
Using HP Navigator software (select models only)	47
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	48
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	48
Multimedia	49
Multimedia features	49
Identifying your multimedia components	49
Adjusting the volume	51
Using the media activity action keys	53
Multimedia software	53
Using preinstalled multimedia software	54
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	54
Audio	55
Connecting external audio devices	55
Checking your audio functions	55
Video	56
Connecting an external monitor or projector	56
Webcam	57
Security	58
Protecting the computer	58
Using passwords	58
Setting passwords in Windows	59
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	59
Administrator password	60
Managing an administrator password	60
Entering an administrator password	60
Power-on password	60
Managing a power-on password	61
Entering a power-on password	61
Using antivirus software	62
Using firewall software	63
Installing critical updates	64
Digital cards	65
Inserting a digital card	65
Removing a digital card	66
USB devices	67
Using a USB device	67
Connecting a USB device	67
Removing a USB device	67
Pointing devices and keyboard	69
Setting pointing device preferences	69
Using the TouchPad	69
Scrolling	69
Pinching	70
Connecting an external mouse	70
Using the keyboard	71
Using the action keys	71
Using hotkeys	72
Drives	74
Identifying installed drives	74
Handling drives	74
Using external drives	75
Using optional external devices	76
Memory modules	77
Updating software	80
Updating the BIOS	81
Determining the BIOS version	81
Downloading a BIOS update	81
Updating programs and drivers	83
Changing QuickWeb settings	84
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	84
Setup Utility	85
Starting Setup Utility	85
Using Setup Utility	85
Changing the language of Setup Utility	85
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	85
Displaying system information	86
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	86
Exiting Setup Utility	86
Setup Utility menus	87
Main menu	87
Security menu	87
System Configuration menu	87
Diagnostics menu	88

HP Mini 210-1160NR Mini User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 7

Setting passwords in Setup Utility, Using the TouchPad

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