HP Mini 2102 Mini User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 8

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Updating software

Updating the BIOS

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Determining the BIOS version

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Downloading a BIOS update

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Updating programs and drivers

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71

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Setup Utility

Starting Setup Utility

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Using Setup Utility

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Changing the language of Setup Utility

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Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

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Displaying system information

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Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

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Exiting Setup Utility

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Setup Utility menus

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Main menu

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Security menu

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System Configuration menu

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Diagnostics menu

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Index

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Section	Page
Getting started	9
Knowing the parts	10
Identifying the hardware	10
Top components	10
TouchPad	10
Lights	11
Keys	12
Front components	12
Right-side components	13
Left-side components	14
Display components	15
Bottom components	16
Wireless antennas	17
Additional hardware components	18
Identifying the labels	18
Power management	20
Setting power options	20
Using power-saving states	20
Initiating and exiting Sleep	20
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	21
Using power plans	21
Viewing the current power plan	21
Selecting a different power plan	21
Customizing a power plan	22
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	22
Using external AC power	22
Connecting the AC adapter	23
Using battery power	23
Displaying the remaining battery charge	24
Finding battery information in Help and Support	24
Using Battery Check	24
Inserting or removing the battery	24
Charging a battery	25
Maximizing battery discharge time	26
Managing low battery levels	26
Identifying low battery levels	27
Resolving a low battery level	28
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	28
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	28
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	28
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	28
Calibrating a battery	28
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	28
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	29
Step 3: Discharge the battery	29
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	31
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	31
Conserving battery power	31
Storing a battery	31
Disposing of a used battery	32
Shutting down the computer	32
Internet	33
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a wireless network	35
Using wireless devices	35
Identifying wireless and network icons	35
Using the wireless controls	36
Using the wireless action key	36
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	36
Using Wireless Assistant software	36
Using operating system controls	37
Using a WLAN	37
Setting up a WLAN	38
Protecting your WLAN	38
Connecting to a WLAN	39
Roaming to another network	40
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	41
Inserting a SIM	41
Removing a SIM	42
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	44
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	44
Multimedia	45
Multimedia features	45
Identifying your multimedia components	45
Adjusting the volume	47
Using the media activity action keys	48
Multimedia software	48
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	49
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	49
Audio	49
Connecting external audio devices	49
Checking your audio functions	49
Video	50
Connecting an external monitor or projector	50
Webcam	52
Security	53
Protecting the computer	53
Using passwords	53
Setting passwords in Windows	54
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	54
Administrator password	55
Managing an administrator password	55
Entering an administrator password	55
Power-on password	55
Managing a power-on password	56
Entering a power-on password	56
Using antivirus software	57
Using firewall software	58
Installing critical updates	59
Digital cards	60
Inserting a digital card	60
Removing a digital card	61
USB devices	62
Using a USB device	62
Connecting a USB device	62
Removing a USB device	62
Pointing devices and keyboard	64
Setting pointing device preferences	64
Using pointing devices	64
Using the TouchPad	64
Using TouchPad gestures	64
Scrolling	65
Pinching	65
Rotating	65
Connecting an external mouse	66
Using the keyboard	66
Using the action keys	66
Using hotkeys	67
Drives	69
Identifying installed drives	69
Handling drives	69
Using external drives	70
Using optional external devices	71
Memory modules	72
Updating software	76
Updating the BIOS	77
Determining the BIOS version	77
Downloading a BIOS update	77
Updating programs and drivers	79
Setup Utility	80
Starting Setup Utility	80
Using Setup Utility	80
Changing the language of Setup Utility	80
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	80
Displaying system information	81
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	81
Exiting Setup Utility	81
Setup Utility menus	82
Main menu	82
Security menu	82
System Configuration menu	82
Diagnostics menu	83

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Updating software, Setup Utility, Index, Starting Setup Utility - drivers

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