Hp Mini 5101 Manuel d'utilisateur

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7. Replace the 3 screws on the back edge of the computer.8. Replace the battery.90 Chapter 9 Drives

10 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located under the keyboard. The memorycapacity of the computer can be upgrad

9. Remove the memory module compartment cover (2).10. Remove the existing memory module:a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memor

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module.a. Align th

11 Computer SetupStarting Computer SetupComputer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating systemis not work

●To view navigation information, press f1.●To change the language, press f2.2. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics, or System Configuration menu.3.

Select To do thisIgnore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Thenexit and restart the computer.Save changes and exi

System Configuration menuNOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.Select To do thisLanguage Change

Select To do this●Enable/disable LAN/WLAN Switching.●Enable/disable Wake on LAN.●Enable/disable the integrated camera (webcam)Port options●Enable/disa

12 Backing up and recoveringTo protect your information, use the Windows® Backup utility to back up files and folders or createrecovery points. In cas

1 FeaturesIdentifying the hardwareComponents included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify the st

Backing upRecovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create yourinitial backup immediately after software

RecoveringIn case of system failure or instability, use the Operating System disc and the Driver Recovery discsthat are included with the computer to

IndexAAC adapterconnecting 16identifying 10administrator password 49airport security devices 83antennas 9applications key, Windows 5audio devices, con

MultiBay 69optical 69drives, boot order 97drives, optical drive 41DVDchanging region setting 44inserting 42, 70removing 45, 71DVD drive 41, 69DVD r

Ooperating systemMicrosoft Certificate ofAuthenticity label 11Product Key 11optical discinserting 42, 70removing 45, 71optical discs, using 41optica

equipment needed 27functional range 29public WLAN connection 29security 27wireless switch 6, 26WLAN device 11, 25, 27WLAN label 11writable media 12

Component Description(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.(3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right

LightsComponent Description(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(2) Quick Launch Web light On: The default Internet browser is being launched.(3) Q

ButtonsComponent Description(1) Quick Launch Web button Opens the default Internet browser when the computer ison.(2) Quick Launch Mail button Opens t

KeysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with thefn key.(2) fn key Displays system information whe

Component Description(2) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® d

Left-side componentsComponent Description(1) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.●Blue: A battery is close to full charge capacity.●Blinking a

Display components Component Description(1) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(2) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.(

Component Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.(3) Service tag Provid

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Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power

◦Product Name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.◦Serial Number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is

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

To exit Standby:▲Briefly press the power button.When the computer exits Standby, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screenwhere you

3. Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.4. Click Apply, and then click OK.To show the Power Meter icon in the notification area, follow

Customizing power schemes1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.2. Select a power scheme from the Powe

Connecting the AC adapterWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily

Displaying the remaining battery charge▲Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.– or –Select Start

To remove the battery:1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.2. Slide the battery release latches (1) to

The battery light displays charge status:●On: The battery is charging.●Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level

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

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

To fully charge the battery:1. Insert the battery into the computer.2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansi

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

Testing an AC adapterTest the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms:●The computer will not turn on when connected to the A

3WirelessUsing wireless devices (select models only)Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipp

Wireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless switch onthe computer.Wireless(disconnected)Indicates that all of

Using a WLANWith a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of othercomputers and accessories that are link

When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always enable security features to protect yournetwork from unauthorized access. The common securit

Connecting to a WLANTo connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wi

iv Safety warning notice

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to accessthe Intern

7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated.8. Replace the battery.NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband

7. Press in on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).8. Replace the battery.9. Reconnect external power.10. Reconnect external devices.11.

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableco

4 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 audio and video and captures still photographs.(3) Internal micropho

◦To increase volume, press f11.●Windows® volume control:a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.b. Increase

Using preinstalled multimedia softwareTo locate preinstalled multimedia software:▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program

AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record s

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

Table of contents1 FeaturesIdentifying the hardware ...

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

Optical drive (select models only)Your computer may come with an external optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer.The external op

NOTE: The external optical drive connected to your computer may not support all the types of opticaldiscs discussed in this section.CD-R discsUse CD-R

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.7. If you have not yet configured AutoP

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short

Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD:●Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.●A CD-R or DVD-

2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a

WebcamYour computer model includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcamcan be used with a variety of software for the f

5SecurityProtecting the computerNOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent aproduct from being misha

Using passwordsA password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several typesof passwords can be set, dependin

Managing low battery levels ... 19Identifying low battery

Computer Setup passwords FunctionDriveLock master password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected byDriveLock. It is also used t

Managing a setup passwordA setup password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow these

Entering a setup passwordAt the Setup password prompt, type your setup password (using the same kind of keys you used toset the password), and then pr

Managing a power-on passwordA power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow

Entering a power-on passwordAt the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to setthe password), and then pr

Requiring a power-on password at restartIn addition to requiring that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is turned on, youcan also

Setting a DriveLock passwordTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting

Entering a DriveLock passwordBe sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or externalMultiBay).At th

Changing a DriveLock passwordTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting

Removing DriveLock protectionTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting

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Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring system devicesFrom the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable or

Setting stringent securityTo enable stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the co

Removing stringent securityTo remove stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the c

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose the computer tocomputer viruses. Computer v

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

Installing critical updatesCAUTION: To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install the onlinecritical updates from Micro

Installing a security cableNOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer frombeing mishandled or sto

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

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.To stop and remove a USB device:1. Double-click the S

Using external drivesRemovable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive canbe added by connecting the dr

Using Computer Setup stringent security ... 60Setting stringent security ...

Using an optional external optical drive (select modelsonly)An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use op

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spi

2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a

3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outeredges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and a

7 External media cardsUsing SD Card Reader cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenu

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

8 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for poi

Function KeyAlternate between computer display and external display. f2Decrease screen brightness. f3Increase screen brightness. f4Initiate Standby. f

Switching the screen image (f2)Press f2 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if amonitor is connecte

Muting speaker sound (f8)Press f8 to mute speaker sound. Press the key again to restore speaker sound.Decreasing speaker sound (f10)Press f10 to decre

Using the embedded numeric keypad ... 79Enabling and disabling the embedde

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadPress fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys toth

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardDirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this,clean the TouchPad

9DrivesIdentifying installed drivesTo view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer.On models with a secondary hard drive (

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

Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk DefragmenterAs you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolida

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either ofthe f

To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:1. Double-click the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.– or –

Replacing a hard driveCAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the ha

9. Lift the top edge of the keyboard up and remove the keyboard from the computer to expose thehard drive.10. Remove the two hard drive screws (1).11.

4. Replace the hard drive screws (4).5. Insert the front edge (1) of the keyboard into the keyboard tray, and then press the keyboard intoplace (2).6.