HP Mini 210-2050nr HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux - Page 5

Table of contents

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Welcome

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Finding information

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Getting to know your computer

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3

Top

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3

TouchPad

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3

Lights

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Keys

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Front

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Bottom

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9

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Networking

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10

Using an Internet service provider (ISP)

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10

Identifying wireless and network status icons

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10

Creating a wireless connection

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11

Turning wireless devices on and off

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11

Using the wireless key

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11

Using the Network Panel

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11

Using a WLAN

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12

Setting up a new WLAN

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Protecting your WLAN

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Roaming to another network

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Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)

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13

Connecting to a wired network

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Keyboard and pointing devices

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Using the keyboard

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15

Identifying the hotkey

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15

Identifying the action keys

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Using keypads

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Using the TouchPad

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Setting pointing device preferences

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Section	Page
Welcome	9
Finding information	10
Getting to know your computer	11
Top	11
TouchPad	11
Lights	12
Keys	13
Front	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	16
Bottom	17
Networking	18
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)	18
Identifying wireless and network status icons	18
Creating a wireless connection	19
Turning wireless devices on and off	19
Using the wireless key	19
Using the Network Panel	19
Using a WLAN	20
Setting up a new WLAN	20
Connecting to a WLAN	20
Protecting your WLAN	21
Roaming to another network	21
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	21
Connecting to a wired network	21
Keyboard and pointing devices	23
Using the keyboard	23
Identifying the hotkey	23
Identifying the action keys	24
Using keypads	24
Using the TouchPad	25
Setting pointing device preferences	25
Multimedia	26
Using the media activity action keys	26
Audio	26
Adjusting the volume	26
Checking your audio functions	27
Webcam	27
Video	27
Power management	29
Shutting down the computer	29
Setting power options	29
Using power-saving states	29
Initiating and exiting Sleep	30
Using power management	30
Viewing and changing the current power management settings	30
Using battery power	30
Displaying the remaining battery charge	31
Inserting the battery	32
Removing the battery	32
Charging a battery	33
Conserving and maximizing battery life	34
Managing low battery levels	34
Identifying low battery levels	34
Resolving a low battery level	35
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	35
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	35
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	35
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Sleep	35
Storing a battery	35
Disposing of a used battery	35
Replacing the battery	36
Using external AC power	36
Testing an AC adapter	36
Drives	37
Handling drives	37
Replacing the hard drive	38
Removing the hard drive	38
Installing a hard drive	40
External cards and devices	42
Using Digital Media Slot cards	42
Inserting a digital card	42
Removing a digital card	43
Using a USB device	43
Connecting a USB device	44
Removing a USB device	44
Using optional external devices	44
Using optional external drives	45
Memory modules	46
Security	49
Protecting the computer	49
Using passwords	49
Setting a password in the operating system	49
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	50
Managing an administrator password	50
Entering an administrator password	51
Managing a power-on password	51
Entering a power-on password	51
Installing an optional security cable	51
Backup and recovery	53
Performing a system recovery	53
Setup Utility (BIOS)	54
Starting Setup Utility	54
Using Setup Utility	54
Changing the language of Setup Utility	54
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	54
Displaying system information	55
Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility	55
Exiting Setup Utility	55
Updating the BIOS	56
Determining the BIOS version	56
Downloading a BIOS update	56
Troubleshooting and support	58
Troubleshooting	58
The computer is unable to start up	58
The computer screen is blank	58
Software is functioning abnormally	58
The computer is on but not responding	59
The computer is unusually warm	59
An external device is not working	59
The wireless network connection is not working	59
Contacting customer support	60
Labels	61
Routine care	62
Cleaning the display	62
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	62
Specifications	63
Input power	63
Operating environment	63
Electrostatic discharge	64

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