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HP Mini User Manual (130 pages)
HP Mini User Gudie - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
13
Buttons
14
Keys
15
Front Components
15
Right-Side Components
16
Left-Side Components
17
Display Components
18
Bottom Components
18
Carrying Handle (Select Models Only)
19
Wireless Antennas (Select Models Only)
19
Additional Hardware Components
21
Identifying the Labels
21
2 Power Management
23
Setting Power Options
23
Using Power-Saving States
23
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
23
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
24
Using the Battery Meter
24
Using Power Plans
24
Viewing the Current Power Plan
24
Customizing Power Plans
25
Selecting a Different Power Plan
25
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
25
Using External AC Power
25
Connecting the AC Adapter
26
Testing an AC Adapter
27
Using Battery Power
27
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
28
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
28
Inserting or Removing the Battery
28
Charging a Battery
29
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
30
Managing Low Battery Levels
30
Identifying Low Battery Levels
30
Resolving a Low Battery Level
31
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
31
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
31
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
31
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
31
Calibrating a Battery
31
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
31
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
32
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
32
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
34
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
34
Conserving Battery Power
34
Storing a Battery
35
Disposing of a Used Battery
35
Replacing the Battery
35
Shutting down the Computer
35
3 Wireless and Local Area Network
37
Using Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
37
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
37
Using the Wireless Controls
38
Using the Wireless Switch
38
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
39
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
39
Using Operating System Controls
40
Using a WLAN
41
Setting up a WLAN
41
Protecting Your WLAN
41
Connecting to a WLAN
42
Roaming to Another Network
43
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
44
Inserting a SIM
44
Removing a SIM
45
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
47
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
47
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
48
Cannot Create a WLAN Connection
48
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
49
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
49
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
49
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
50
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
50
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
51
4 Multimedia
52
Multimedia Features
52
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
52
Adjusting the Volume
53
Multimedia Software
54
Using Multimedia Software
55
Using Preinstalled Multimedia Software
55
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
55
Audio
56
Connecting External Audio Devices
56
Checking Your Audio Functions
56
Video
58
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
58
Webcam
59
Adjusting Webcam Properties
59
5 Security
61
Protecting the Computer
61
Using Passwords
62
Setting Passwords in Windows
62
Setting Passwords in Computer Setup
62
BIOS Administrator Password
63
Managing a BIOS Administrator Password
64
Entering a BIOS Administrator Password
65
Using Computer Setup Drivelock
65
Setting a Drivelock Password
66
Entering a Drivelock Password
67
Changing a Drivelock Password
68
Removing Drivelock Protection
69
Using Computer Setup Security Features
70
Securing System Devices
70
Viewing Computer Setup System Information
70
Using Antivirus Software
71
Using Firewall Software
72
Installing Critical Updates
73
Installing a Security Cable
74
6 External Devices
75
Using a USB Device
75
Connecting a USB Device
75
Removing a USB Device
76
Using USB Legacy Support
76
Using External Drives
77
Using Optional External Devices
77
Using an Optional External Multibay
77
Using an Optional External Optical Drive (Select Models Only)
78
Inserting an Optical Disc (CD or DVD)
78
Removing an Optical Disc (CD or DVD)
79
When the Disc Tray Opens
79
When the Disc Tray Does Not Open
80
Observing the Copyright Warning
80
7 External Media Cards
81
Using SD Card Reader Cards
81
Inserting a Digital Card
81
Removing a Digital Card
81
8 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
83
Using Pointing Devices
83
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
83
Using the Touchpad
83
Connecting an External Mouse
83
Using the Keyboard Function Keys
84
Switching the Screen Image
85
Decreasing Screen Brightness
85
Increasing Screen Brightness
85
Initiating Sleep
85
Initiating Quicklock
85
Muting Speaker Sound
86
Decreasing Speaker Sound
86
Increasing Speaker Sound
86
Configuring the Function Key Operation
87
Using the Touch Screen (Select Models Only)
87
Tapping (or Clicking)
87
Flicking
87
Dragging
88
Scrolling
88
Rotating
89
Pinching
90
Setting Touch Screen Preferences
91
Using Keypads
91
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
92
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
92
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
92
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
92
Using HP Quicklook
93
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
94
9 Drives
95
Identifying Installed Drives
95
Drives Identifying Installed Drives
95
Handling Drives
95
Improving Hard Drive Performance
97
Using Disk Defragmenter
97
Using Disk Cleanup
97
Using HP 3D Driveguard (Select Models Only)
98
Identifying HP 3D Driveguard Status
98
Using HP 3D Driveguard Software
98
Replacing a Hard Drive
100
10 Memory Modules
104
11 Software Updates
107
Updating Software
107
Updating the BIOS
108
Determining the BIOS Version
108
Downloading a BIOS Update
109
Updating Programs and Drivers
110
Using Softpaq Download Manager
110
HP SSM (System Software Manager)
111
12 Multiboot
112
About the Boot Device Order
112
Enabling Boot Devices in Computer Setup
113
Considering Boot Order Changes
114
Choosing Multiboot Preferences
115
Setting a New Boot Order in Computer Setup
115
Dynamically Choosing a Boot Device
116
Setting a Multiboot Express Prompt
116
Entering Multiboot Express Preferences
116
13 Computer Setup
117
Starting Computer Setup
117
Using Computer Setup
117
Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
117
Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
118
Computer Setup Menus
119
File Menu
119
Security Menu
119
System Configuration Menu
120
14 Backing up and Recovering
123
Backing up
124
Recovering
126
Index
127
HP Mini User Manual (85 pages)
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Light
12
Keys
13
Front Components
13
Right-Side Components
15
Left-Side Components
15
Display Components
16
Bottom Components
17
Wireless Antennae
18
Additional Hardware Components
19
Identifying the Labels
19
2 Power Management
21
Setting Power Options
21
Using Power-Saving States
21
Initiating and Exiting Standby
21
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
22
Using Power Schemes
22
Selecting a Different Power Scheme
22
Viewing the Current Scheme
22
Customizing Power Schemes
23
Setting Password Protection Upon Exiting Standby
23
Using External AC Power
23
Connecting the AC Adapter
24
Using Battery Power
24
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
25
Inserting or Removing the Battery
25
Charging a Battery
26
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
27
Managing Low Battery Levels
27
Identifying Low Battery Levels
27
Resolving a Low Battery Level
28
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
28
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power 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 Standby
29
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
29
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
30
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby
30
Conserving Battery Power
30
Storing a Battery
30
Disposing of a Used Battery
30
Shutting down the Computer
31
3 Internet
32
Connecting to a Wired Network
33
Connecting to a Wireless Network
34
Using Wireless Devices
34
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
34
Using the Wireless Controls
35
Using the Wireless Switch
35
Using a WLAN
35
Protecting Your WLAN
36
Setting up a WLAN
36
Connecting to a WLAN
37
Roaming to Another Network
38
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
38
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
39
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
39
4 Multimedia
40
Multimedia Features
40
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
40
Multimedia Multimedia Features
40
Adjusting the Volume
42
Multimedia Software
43
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
43
Installing Multimedia Software from the Internet
43
Audio
44
Connecting External Audio Devices
44
Checking Your Audio Functions
44
Video
45
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
45
Webcam
46
5 Security
47
Protecting the Computer
47
Using Passwords
47
Security Protecting the Computer
47
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
48
Administrator Password
49
Entering an Administrator Password
49
Managing an Administrator Password
49
Power-On Password
49
Entering a Power-On Password
50
Managing a Power-On Password
50
Setting Passwords in Windows
48
Using Antivirus Software
51
Using Firewall Software
52
Installing Critical Updates
53
6 Digital Cards
54
Inserting a Digital Card
54
Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
55
7 USB Devices
56
Using a USB Device
56
Connecting a USB Device
56
Stopping and Removing a USB Device
57
Using the USB Smartdrive (Select Models Only)
58
Inserting the HP USB Disk-On-Key
58
Stopping and Removing the HP USB Disk-On-Key
58
8 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
60
Using Pointing Devices
60
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
60
Using the Touchpad
60
Connecting an External Mouse
60
Using the Keyboard
60
Using Hotkeys
60
Initiating Standby (Fn+F1)
61
Decreasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F3)
62
Increasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F4)
62
Initiating Quicklock (Fn+F6)
62
Switching the Screen Image (Fn+F2)
62
Decreasing Speaker Sound (Fn+F10)
63
Increasing Speaker Sound (Fn+F11)
63
Muting Speaker Sound (Fn+F8)
63
Using Keypads
63
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
63
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
64
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
64
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
64
9 Drives
65
Identifying Installed Drives
65
Handling Drives
65
Drives Identifying Installed Drives
65
Using External Drives
66
Using Optional External Devices
67
10 Memory Modules
68
11 Backup and Recovery
71
Backing up Your Information
72
When to Back up
72
Backup Suggestions
72
Performing a Recovery
73
12 Updating Software
74
Updating the BIOS
75
Determining the BIOS Version
75
Downloading a BIOS Update
75
Updating Programs and Drivers
77
13 Setup Utility
78
Starting the Setup Utility
78
Using the Setup Utility
78
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility
78
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
78
Displaying System Information
79
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility
79
Exiting the Setup Utility
79
Setup Utility Menus
80
Main Menu
80
Security Menu
80
System Configuration Menu
80
Diagnostics Menu
81
HP Mini User Manual (86 pages)
MINI User Guide - Windows XP
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.01 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Knowing the Parts
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Light
12
Keys
13
Front Components
13
Right-Side Components
15
Left-Side Components
15
Display Components
16
Bottom Components
17
Wireless Antennae
18
Additional Hardware Components
19
Identifying the Labels
19
2 Power Management
21
Setting Power Options
21
Using Power-Saving States
21
Initiating and Exiting Standby
21
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
22
Using Power Schemes
22
Viewing the Current Scheme
22
Customizing Power Schemes
23
Selecting a Different Power Scheme
23
Setting Password Protection Upon Exiting Standby
23
Using External AC Power
23
Connecting the AC Adapter
24
Using Battery Power
24
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
25
Inserting or Removing the Battery
25
Charging a Battery
26
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
27
Managing Low Battery Levels
27
Identifying Low Battery Levels
27
Resolving a Low Battery Level
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Device Cannot Exit Hibernation
29
Calibrating a Battery
29
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
29
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby
30
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
30
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
31
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby
31
Conserving Battery Power
31
Storing a Battery
31
Disposing of a Used Battery
31
Shutting down the Device
32
3 Internet
33
Connecting to a Wired Network
34
Connecting to a Wireless Network
35
Using Wireless Devices
35
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
35
Using HP Connection Manager Software
36
Using HP Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
36
Using the Wireless Controls
36
Using the Wireless Switch
36
Using a WLAN
37
Setting up a WLAN
37
Protecting Your WLAN
38
Connecting to a WLAN
39
Roaming to Another Network
39
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
39
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
41
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
41
4 Multimedia
42
Multimedia Features
42
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
42
Adjusting the Volume
44
Multimedia Software
45
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
45
Installing Multimedia Software from the Internet
45
Audio
46
Connecting External Audio Devices
46
Checking Your Audio Functions
46
Video
47
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
47
Webcam
48
5 Security
49
Protecting the Device
49
Security Protecting the Device
49
Using Passwords
49
Setting Passwords in Windows
50
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
50
Administrator Password
51
Entering an Administrator Password
51
Managing an Administrator Password
51
Power-On Password
51
Entering a Power-On Password
52
Managing a Power-On Password
52
Using Antivirus Software
53
Using Firewall Software
54
Installing Critical Updates
55
6 Digital Cards
56
Inserting a Digital Card
56
Stopping and Removing a Digital Card
57
7 USB Devices
58
Using a USB Device
58
Connecting a USB Device
58
Stopping and Removing a USB Device
59
Using the HP Mobile Drive (Select Models Only)
60
Inserting the HP Mini Mobile Drive
60
Stopping and Removing the HP Mini Mobile Drive
60
8 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
62
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
62
Using Pointing Devices
62
Using the Touchpad
62
Connecting an External Mouse
62
Using the Keyboard
62
Using Hotkeys
62
Initiating Standby (Fn+F1)
63
Decreasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F3)
64
Increasing Screen Brightness (Fn+F4)
64
Initiating Quicklock (Fn+F6)
64
Switching the Screen Image (Fn+F2)
64
Decreasing Speaker Sound (Fn+F10)
65
Increasing Speaker Sound (Fn+F11)
65
Muting Speaker Sound (Fn+F8)
65
9 Drives
66
Identifying Installed Drives
66
Handling Drives
66
Using External Drives
67
Using Optional External Devices
67
10 Memory Modules
68
11 Backup and Recovery
71
Backing up Your Information
72
When to Back up
72
Backup Suggestions
72
Backing up Using the Windows Backup Utility
72
Performing a Recovery
73
Recovering Your Information
73
Recovering the Operating System and Programs
73
12 Updating Software
75
Updating the BIOS
76
Determining the BIOS Version
76
Downloading a BIOS Update
76
Updating Programs and Drivers
78
13 Setup Utility
79
Starting the Setup Utility
79
Using the Setup Utility
79
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility
79
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
79
Displaying System Information
80
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility
80
Exiting the Setup Utility
80
Setup Utility Menus
81
Main Menu
81
Security Menu
81
System Configuration Menu
81
Diagnostics Menu
82
HP Mini User Manual (85 pages)
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Netbook
| Size: 2.34 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started
9
Slate Home
10
Navigating the Home Screen
11
Top Bar Controls
11
Content Area Controls
12
Toolbar Controls
12
2 Using Slate Home
13
Using Slate Camera
14
Using Slate Music
15
Using Slate Photo
16
Using Slate Video
17
3 Knowing the Parts
18
Identifying the Hardware
18
Front Components
18
Rear Components
18
Right-Side Components
19
Left-Side Components
20
Display Components
20
Bottom Components
21
Wireless Antennas
21
Identifying the Labels
22
4 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
Customizing Power Plans
24
Selecting a Different Power Plan
24
Viewing the Current Power Plan
24
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
Charging a Battery
27
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
28
Managing Low Battery Levels
28
Identifying Low Battery Levels
28
Resolving a Low Battery Level
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
29
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
29
Calibrating a Battery
29
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
29
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
30
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
30
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
31
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
31
Conserving Battery Power
31
Shutting down the Computer
32
5 Internet
33
Connecting to a Wireless Network
34
Using Wireless Devices
34
Identifying Wireless and Network Icons
34
Using HP Connection Manager (Select Models Only)
35
Using the Wireless Action Key
35
Using the Wireless Controls
35
Using Wireless Assistant Software
35
Using Operating System Controls
36
Using a WLAN
36
Protecting Your WLAN
37
Setting up a WLAN
37
Connecting to a WLAN
38
Roaming to Another Network
39
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
40
Inserting a SIM
40
Removing a SIM
41
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices
43
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
43
6 Multimedia
44
Multimedia Features
44
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
44
Adjusting the Volume
45
Multimedia Software
45
Using Preinstalled Multimedia Software
46
Installing Multimedia Software from the Internet
46
Audio
47
Connecting External Audio Devices
47
Checking Your Audio Functions
47
Video
49
Webcam
50
7 Security
51
Protecting the Computer
51
Using Passwords
51
Setting Passwords in Windows
52
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
52
Administrator Password
53
Entering an Administrator Password
53
Managing an Administrator Password
53
Power-On Password
53
Entering a Power-On Password
54
Managing a Power-On Password
54
Using Antivirus Software
55
Using Firewall Software
56
Installing Critical Updates
57
8 Digital Cards
58
Inserting a Digital Card
58
Removing a Digital Card
59
9 USB Devices
60
Using a USB Device
60
Connecting a USB Device
60
Removing a USB Device
60
10 Pointing Devices, Touch Screen, and Keyboard
62
Using Pointing Devices
63
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
63
Using the Touch Screen
64
Using Touch Screen Gestures
64
Dragging
64
Flicking
64
Tapping
64
Rotating
65
Scrolling
65
Pinching
66
Setting Touch Screen Preferences
67
Navigating the Keyboard Utility
68
Using the Action Keys
69
Using the Hotkeys
71
11 Drives
72
Identifying Installed Drives
72
Handling Drives
72
Using External Drives
73
Using Optional External Devices
73
12 Updating Software
74
Updating the BIOS
75
Determining the BIOS Version
75
Downloading a BIOS Update
75
Updating Programs and Drivers
77
13 Setup Utility
78
Starting Setup Utility
78
Using Setup Utility
78
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
78
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
78
Displaying System Information
79
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
79
Exiting Setup Utility
79
Setup Utility Menus
80
Main Menu
80
Security Menu
80
System Configuration Menu
80
Diagnostics Menu
81
Index
82
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