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HP Mini 110-3800 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Getting Started HP Notebook...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its common to most models. Some features otherwise using any software product proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard may not be available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to Company under license. Microsoft and be bound by the terms of the HP End User Windows are U.S.
  • 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.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Welcome ................................1 What's new ............................2 Beats Audio ......................... 2 Finding information ..........................3 2 Getting to know your computer ........................5 Top ............................... 6 TouchPad ..........................6 Lights ........................... 7 Buttons ..........................8 Keys ............................. 9 Front ..............................
  • Page 6 Using the action keys ......................22 Using pointing devices ........................24 Setting pointing device preferences ................... 24 Using the TouchPad ......................24 Turning the TouchPad on and off ..............24 Navigating ......................25 Selecting ......................25 Tapping (or clicking) ..................25 Using TouchPad gestures .................
  • Page 7 9 Specifications ..............................46 Input power ............................47 DC plug of external HP power supply ................47 Operating environment ........................48 Index ................................... 49...
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  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome ● What's new ● Finding information After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to HP QuickWeb on page ●...

  • Page 10: What's New

    What's new Beats Audio 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 increase or decrease the Beats Audio bass settings, press fn+b. Select Start >...

  • Page 11: Finding Information

    Finding information The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks. Resources For information about ● Quick Setup poster How to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components ● Getting Started Computer features ● To access this guide: How to connect to a wireless network ●...
  • Page 12 North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA ● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer ● ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom...

  • Page 14: Top

    TouchPad Component Description ● TouchPad light Off: The TouchPad is on. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. TouchPad on/off button Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on or off. TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

  • Page 15: Lights

    Lights Component Description ● Power light White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Mute light Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ●...

  • Page 16: Buttons

    Buttons Component Description ● Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.

  • Page 17: Keys

    Keys Component Description Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the key. Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

  • Page 18: Front

    Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer...

  • Page 19: Right Side

    Right side Component Description Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity Card (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Supports mini versions by use of an adapter (adapter is not included).

  • Page 20: Left Side

    Left side Component Description External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Power connector Connects an AC adapter. ● AC adapter light White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charging.

  • Page 21: Display

    Display Component Description WLAN antennas (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WWAN antennas (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). Internal microphone Records sound. Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start >...

  • Page 22: Bottom

    Bottom Component Description Battery bay Holds the battery. Battery/service access cover latch Releases the battery from the battery bay and the service access cover from the computer. Service access cover Provides access to the hard drive bay, a memory module slot, the subscriber identity module (SIM) slot, and the wireless local area network (WLAN) module.

  • Page 23: Hp Quickweb

    HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb The HP QuickWeb environment provides a fun and engaging way to perform many of your favorite activities. Your computer is ready to go within seconds of starting QuickWeb, allowing you to rapidly access the Internet, widgets, and communication programs. Simply press the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models), and then start browsing the Internet, communicating with Skype, and exploring other HP QuickWeb programs.

  • Page 24: Starting Hp Quickweb

    Starting HP QuickWeb ▲ To start HP QuickWeb, press the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models) when the computer is off or in Hibernation. The following table explains the different behaviors of the QuickWeb key (or QuickWeb button on select models).

  • Page 25: Networking

    Networking ● Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ● Connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Internet hardware and software features vary depending on computer model and your location. Your computer may support one or both of the following types of Internet access: ●...

  • Page 26: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)

    Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Before you can connect to the Internet, you must establish an ISP account. Contact a local ISP to purchase Internet service and a modem. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Configuring A Wireless Router

    Configuring a wireless router For help in setting up a WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. The Windows operating system also provides tools to help you set up a new wireless network. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, select Start >...

  • Page 29: Keyboard And Pointing Devices

    Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices...

  • Page 30: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard Identifying the hotkeys A hotkey is a combination of the key (1) and either the key (2), or the key (3). To use a hotkey: ▲ Briefly press the key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey combination. Description fn+esc Displays system information.
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Icon Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer.

  • Page 32: 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 settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.

  • Page 33: 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 like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Tapping (or clicking) Tap or double-tap the TouchPad as you would with the left button an external mouse. NOTE: Tapping is enabled at the factory.

  • Page 34: 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 the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module 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: ▲...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 Pull up on the hard drive tab (3) and then remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay at an angle. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive...

  • Page 40: Installing The Hard Drive

    Installing the hard drive Insert the rubber spacers on the drive into the openings (1) on 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 access cover onto the computer (1) and then slide the cover (2) toward the battery bay until the battery/service access cover latch snaps into place.
  • Page 41 Reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive...

  • Page 42: 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 43 Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out of the memory module slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the 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.
  • Page 44 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 memory module.

  • Page 45: Backup And Recovery

    Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing up and recovering your information 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: ●...

  • Page 46: Restore

    Restore In the event of hard drive failure, to restore your system to its factory image you will need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can create using HP Recovery Manager. HP recommends that you use this software to create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive immediately after software setup.

  • Page 47: Performing A System Restore

    Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state. HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system restore needs to be performed if the computer hard drive has failed or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail.

  • Page 48: Restoring Using The Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)

    Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) When using the dedicated recovery partition, there is an option to back up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, Internet favorites and settings during this process. To restore the computer from the recovery partition, follow these steps: Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways: ●...

  • Page 49: 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 for boot options. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. To change the boot order for recovery flash drive: Insert the flash drive into a USB port.

  • Page 50: 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 alt+fn+prt 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 51: 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 52: Customer Support

    Customer support ● Contacting customer support ● Labels 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...

  • Page 53: Labels

    Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Serial number label—Provides important information, including the following: Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description Have this information available when you contact technical support.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment Chapter 9 Specifications...

  • Page 55: Input Power

    Input power The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the computer. The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Although the computer can be powered from a standalone 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.

  • Page 56: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Factor Metric U.S. Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index TouchPad on/off 6 internal microphone, identifying AC adapter light, identifying 12 wireless 11 action keys Internet connection setup 19 decrease screen brightness ISP, using 18 caps lock light, identifying 7 Certificate of Authenticity label 45 Help and Support 23 components jacks identifying 9...
  • Page 58 mute 7 recovering from the recovery Windows logo key, identifying 9 power 7 discs 40 wireless button, identifying 11 TouchPad 6 recovery discs 38 wireless certification label 45 webcam 13 recovery, system 39 wireless light, identifying 7 wireless 7 regulatory information wireless network (WLAN), regulatory label 45 equipment needed 19...

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