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Summary of Contents for HP mini 210-4150
- Page 1 Getting Started Mini...
- Page 2 By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole...
- Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Welcome ... 1 What's new? ... 2 Beats Audio (select models only) ... 2 Finding information ... 3 2 Getting to know your computer ... 5 Top ... 5 TouchPad ... 5 Lights ... 6 Buttons ... 7 Keys ... - Page 6 Contacting customer support ... 41 Labels ... 42 8 Specifications ... 43 Input power ... 43 DC plug of external HP power supply ... 43 Operating environment ... 44 Turning the TouchPad off and on ... 21 Navigating ... 22 Selecting ...
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Page 9: Welcome
After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: Set up your wired or wireless network. For more information, refer to Update your antivirus software. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on finding this guide, refer to Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. -
Page 10: What's New
What's new? Beats Audio (select models only) Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default. ▲ To enable or disable Beats Audio, press fn+b. Select Start >... -
Page 11: Finding Information
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide: Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. - Page 12 Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box.
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Page 13: Getting To Know Your Computer
Getting to know your computer TouchPad Component TouchPad light TouchPad on/off button TouchPad zone Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Description ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad off and on. -
Page 14: Lights
Lights Component Power light Mute light Wireless light Caps lock light TouchPad light Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ●... -
Page 15: Buttons
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press the button to open the default Web browser. -
Page 16: Keys
Keys Component Action keys Windows logo key Windows applications key Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Execute frequently used system functions. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key. Displays the Windows Start menu. -
Page 17: Front
Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Front... -
Page 18: Right Side
Right side Component Digital Media Slot Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack Security cable slot USB ports (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ●... -
Page 19: Left Side
Left side Component External monitor port Power connector AC adapter/battery light Vent USB port Hard drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an AC adapter. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ●... -
Page 20: Display
Display Component WLAN antennas (2) WWAN antennas (2) Internal microphone Webcam Webcam light *The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. -
Page 21: Bottom
Description Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Holds the battery and the subscriber identity module (SIM) slot. -
Page 22: Networking
WLAN on page 16 ● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a wired network. For information on connecting to a wired network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Chapter 3 Networking Setting up a new WLAN network on page... -
Page 23: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)
● Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Using an Internet service provider (ISP) -
Page 24: Connecting To An Existing Wlan
Connecting to an existing WLAN Turn on the computer. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Select a network to connect to. Click Connect. If required, enter the security key. -
Page 25: Configuring A Wireless Router
When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Connecting to a wireless network... -
Page 26: Keyboard And Pointing Devices
Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the To use a hotkey: ▲ Briefly press the Description fn+esc Displays system information. fn+b Enables or disables Beats Audio (select models only). Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. -
Page 27: Using The Action Keys
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to standard settings by pressing the the assigned function. Refer to the “Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics” chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide for instructions. - Page 28 Icon Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Description Mutes or restores speaker sound. Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
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Page 29: Using Pointing Devices
Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. -
Page 30: Navigating
Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices... -
Page 31: Using Touchpad Gestures
Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs. To view the demonstration of a gesture: Click Start >... -
Page 32: Pinching/Zooming
Pinching/Zooming Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text. ● Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together. NOTE: Pinching/zooming is enabled at the factory. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Inserting the battery To insert the battery: ▲ Align the battery (1) with the outer edge of the battery bay, and then rotate the battery into the battery bay (2) until it is firmly seated. -
Page 34: Removing The Battery
Removing the battery To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. -
Page 35: Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. - Page 36 Pull up the hard drive tab (3), and then remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay at an angle. Chapter 5 Maintenance...
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Page 37: Installing The Hard Drive
Installing the hard drive Insert the rubber spacers on the drive into the openings (1) in the hard drive bay. Lower the hard drive (2) into the hard drive bay. Replace the Phillips screw (3). Connect the hard drive connector cable (4) to the computer. Lower the service door onto the computer (1) and then slide the door (2) toward the battery bay until the battery/service door latch snaps into place. - Page 38 Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer. Chapter 5 Maintenance...
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Page 39: Replacing The Memory Module
Replacing the memory module The computer has one memory module compartment. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by upgrading the existing memory module in the memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. - Page 40 Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. Insert the new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges...
- Page 41 Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module.
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Page 42: Backup And Recovery
Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ●... -
Page 43: Restore
Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. -
Page 44: Performing A System Restore
You can restore only the system that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive as soon as you set up the computer. -
Page 45: Restoring Using The Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
To restore the computer from the recovery partition, follow these steps: Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Security and Protection > HP Recovery Manager > HP Recovery Manager. – or –... -
Page 46: Changing The Computer Boot Order
Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: Restart the computer. Press while the computer is restarting, and then press Select USB CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window if an external CD/DVD ROM drive is connected to the computer. -
Page 47: Using Windows Backup And Restore
To create a screen shot: Display the screen you want to save. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press To copy the entire screen, press Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. The screen image is added to the document. -
Page 48: Using Windows System Restore Points
Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point. -
Page 49: Customer Support
Customer support Contacting customer support If the information provided in this user guide, in the HP Notebook Reference Guide, or in Help and Support does not address your questions, you can contact HP Customer Support at: http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP NOTE: For worldwide support, click Contact HP worldwide on the left side of the page, or go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. -
Page 50: Labels
Circuit Card Identifier) of the SIM. This label is located under the service door. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)—Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located under the service door. Chapter 7 Customer support... -
Page 51: Specifications
DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with this computer. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. -
Page 52: Operating Environment
Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Chapter 8 Specifications Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m U.S. - Page 53 12 front 9 left side 11 right side 10 top 5 connector, power 11 DC plug of external HP power supply 43 Digital Media Slot, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 11 external monitor port 11 f11 37 fn key, identifying 8, 18...
- Page 54 power 6 TouchPad 5 webcam 12 wireless 6 memory module inserting 32 removing 31 replacing 31 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 42 mouse, external setting preferences 21 mute light, identifying 6 network jack, identifying 10 operating environment 44 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 42 Product Key 42...