Hp Mini 2102 Manuel d'utilisateur

Mini User Guide

2 Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardwareComponents included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in thischapter identi

Component Description(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items onthe screen.(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left

KeysComponent Description(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions whenpressed

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:●Memory Stick (MS)●MS/Pro● Mul

Component Description(6)RJ-45 (network) jack and cover Connects a network cable.(7)Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the comp

Component Description(6)USB port Connects an optional USB device.(7)Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in(microphone) jackProduces sound when connected

Component Description(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additionalwebcam software

4. Release the right side of the vanity cover (2) by lifting it slightly away from the base.NOTE: It is normal for the vanity cover to flex slightly,

7. Lift the bottom edge of the vanity cover (1) at an angle, and then lift the vanity cover away fromthe base (2).Replacing the vanity cover Replace t

3. Rotate the front edge (1) of the vanity cover down, and then firmly press the vanity cover ontothe base of the computer until it snaps into place (

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Component(4) Warranty period(5) Model description (select models)●Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may ne

3 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Standby and Hibernati

NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Standby, you must enteryour Windows password before your work will return to t

Viewing the current power scheme▲Click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.– or –Select Start > Control

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.●When you are charging or calibrating a battery●When you are installing or

Using battery powerWhen a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, thecomputer runs on battery power. W

2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on the computer, and then insert the battery intothe battery bay. The battery release latches automa

Charging may take longer if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is muchwarmer or cooler than room temperature.To prolong battery

Resolving a low battery levelCAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical batterylevel and has initiated Hib

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

To fully charge the battery:1. Insert the battery into the computer.2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter and then plug the adapter into external p

Step 4: Fully recharge the batteryTo recharge the battery:1. Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fu

Disposing of a used batteryWARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not shortexternal contacts; do not

4 InternetYour computer supports the following types of Internet access:●Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using

Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchasedseparately). If the network cab

Connecting to a wireless networkUsing wireless devicesWireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequi

Icon Name DescriptionNetwork status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installedand one or more LAN devices are connected

NOTE: Enabling or turning on a wireless device does not automatically connect the computer to anetwork.To view the state of the wireless devices, posi

Setting up a WLANTo set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-

A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN. Find the solution thatworks best for your network security:◦Wired Equivale

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More information about using a WLAN is available through the following resources:●Information from your ISP and the user guides included with your wir

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)An HP Mobile Broadband Module is a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that providesaccess to infor

5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.6. Remove the battery.NOTE: For more information, refer to the sec

7. Press in on the SIM, and then remove it from the slot.8. Replace the battery.NOTE: For more information on replacing the battery, refer to the sect

Using Bluetooth wireless devicesA Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that tradit

5 MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your comp

Component Description(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(2) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.NOTE: To record videos, you

Component Description(7)volume down action key (f9) Decreases speaker sound.(8)Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in(microphone) jackProduces sound when

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and

Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Depending on the hardware and softwareincluded with the computer, the foll

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AudioYour computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers.●Reco

NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in asetting free of background noise.▲To confirm or change

VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Watch movies●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video to create present

WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam located at the top of the display. The webcam is aninput device that allows you to record video and

6SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. Youcan also use the same password for more than one Setu

Administrator passwordYour administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification informationin Setup Utility. After thi

Managing a power-on passwordTo set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that candisable the operating syste

Using firewall softwareWhen you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may beable to gain access to the comput

Charging a battery ... 19Maximizing battery

Installing critical updatesCAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from securitybreaches and computer viru

7 Digital cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards areoften used with digital media–equipped c

Stopping and removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removingit.1. Save your inf

8USB devicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB

Stopping and removing a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device beforeremoving it.CAUTION: To p

9 Pointing devices and keyboardSetting pointing device preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as

ScrollingScrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on theTouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad i

Connecting an external mouseYou can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on thecomputer. Using the keyboardUsing t

Icon DescriptionDecreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down thiskey.Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally whe

Function Hotkey DescriptionDisplay system information. fn+esc Displays information about system hardwarecomponents and the system BIOS versionnumber.T

Identifying your multimedia components ... 37Adjusting the volume ...

10 DrivesIdentifying installed drivesTo view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer.Handling drivesDrives are fragile com

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information,observe these precautions:Before you move a computer

Using optional external devicesNOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port touse, refer to the man

11 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of thecomputer, beneath the removable vanity cover. Th

b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pull the module out of the memorymodule slot.To protect a memory module after removal, place it

8. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.9. Turn on the computer.67

12 Updating softwareUpdated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.Most software and BIOS updates on

Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download andinstall the new BIOS.Determining the BI

Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will bedownloaded. You will need to access this path when you are rea

Updating programs and driversTo download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:1. Access the page on the HP Web site that

Pinching ... 58Rotating ...

13 Setup UtilityStarting Setup UtilitySetup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows operat

●To select an item, press enter.●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.●To display additional navigation and selection informat

Setup Utility menusThe menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in t

Select To do this◦ USB card reader◦Network adapterNOTE: Only the devices attached to the system will appearin the boot order menu.Diagnostics menuSele

IndexAAC adapterconnecting 17identifying 12action keyvolume down 39volume mute 38, 39volume up 38, 39action keys, identifying 4administrator passwordc

Hhard drive self test 75hard drive, external 63hardware, identifying 2headphone (audio-out) jack 7, 39headphones 7, 39Hibernationexiting 15initiated d

softwareinstalling 41multimedia 41Windows Media Player 41speakers 4speakers, identifying 38Standbyexiting 14initiating 14storing battery 23System Conf

1 Getting startedYour HP computer's main operating system is Microsoft® Windows®.The Microsoft Windows operating system displays the desktop on t