HP Mini and Compaq Mini Getting Started
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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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Table of contents 1 Welcome ............................................................................................. 1 Finding information ................................................................................ 2 2 Getting to know your computer ........................................................... 4 Top ...................................................................................................... 4 TouchPad .........................................................................
Using the TouchPad ............................................................. 26 Navigating ........................................................ 27 Selecting ............................................................ 28 Using TouchPad gestures ..................................... 28 Scrolling ............................................ 29 Pinching/Zooming .............................. 29 Rotating ............................................ 30 6 Maintenance ......................................
Operating environment ......................................................................... 50 Index ....................................................................................................
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1 Welcome ● Finding information After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps: ● Set up HP QuickWeb (select models only)—Immediately access your music, digital photos, and the Web without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to HP QuickWeb (select models only) on page 15. ● Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to Networking on page 21.
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 HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help ● How to maximize battery life and Support > User Guides.
Resources For information about HP Web site ● Support information To access this Web site, go to ● Ordering parts and finding additional help http://www.hp.com/support. ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Start > Help and Support > HP Warranty. – or – Go to http://www.hp.com/go/ orderdocuments.
2 Getting to know your computer ● Top ● Front ● Right side ● Left side ● Display ● Bottom Top TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad zone Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) TouchPad button Functions like the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Lights Component (1) (2) (3) Description Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
Keys Component (1) Description esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the esc key. (3) Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (5) 6 Action keys Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Execute frequently used system functions.
Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound.
Right side Component (1) Description Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick ● Memory Stick Pro ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card (2) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Component (3) Description Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, slide the switch briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, slide the switch briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, slide the switch briefly to exit Hibernation.
Left side Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) AC/battery light ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. ● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low or critical battery level or there is a battery error. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged. (3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Component Description (6) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio- Connects optional powered stereo speakers, in (microphone) jack headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
Display Component (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Description Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WWAN antennas (2)* (select models Send and receive wireless signals to communicate only) with wireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (3) Internal microphone Records sound. (4) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. (2) To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam.
Component (5) Webcam light Description On: The webcam is in use. *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. These notices are located in Help and Support.
Bottom Component Description (1) Battery locking latch Locks the battery into the battery bay. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. NOTE: The SIM slot is located under the battery. (3) 14 Battery release latch Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Releases the battery from the battery bay.
3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ● Enabling HP QuickWeb ● Starting HP QuickWeb ● Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar ● Configuring the network ● Starting Microsoft Windows ● Turning HP QuickWeb on and off After completing the Windows setup the first time you turn on the computer, the QuickWeb setup screen appears. HP QuickWeb is an optional, instant-on environment that is separate from the main operating system.
NOTE: When the HP QuickWeb Home screen first appears, it displays an automatic timer above the Start Windows icon. If you do not move your mouse, or press a key within 15 seconds, the computer starts Microsoft® Windows. For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help.
Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar The QuickWeb LaunchBar contains the QuickWeb control icons (1), LaunchBar icons (2), and the notification icons (3). Identifying the QuickWeb control icons Icon Function Launches the Windows operating system. Shuts the computer down. Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Function Launches the Web browser. You can browse and search the Web, open bookmarks, and create links to your favorite Web sites.
Icon Function Launches Web e-mail so you can view your recent e-mail, check for new e-mail, and configure your e-mail account. Launches the Web calendar so you can schedule and manage your activities using your favorite online calendar program. Launches Music Player. Select and play music stored on your hard drive, external drives, or external media. Supports .mp3, .aac (MPEG-4), and audio CD formats. Launches Photo Viewer. Browse photos stored on your hard drive or external drive. Supports .jpg, .
Icon Function Launches the Settings panel. Use the Settings panel to modify the following QuickWeb settings: ● Set date and time ● Configure network connections ● Manage power settings ● Manage QuickWeb applications ● Restore QuickWeb Launches the Power Control dialog box to see information about battery capacity: ● When the computer is connected to AC power, the icon appears with an AC power cord. ● When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as only a battery.
Starting Microsoft Windows NOTE: If QuickWeb has been activated, it will start every time you turn on your computer. To start Microsoft Windows, you must either wait until the automatic timer counts to zero after 15 seconds, or click the Start Windows icon in the QuickWeb Home screen. For more information on the QuickWeb timer and changing the timer settings, refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help. 1. Turn on the computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2.
4 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: ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. Refer to Connecting to an existing WLAN on page 22 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 22.
◦ You already have an account with an ISP. ◦ You do not have an Internet account and want to select an ISP from the list provided within the wizard. (The list of ISP providers is not available in all regions.) ◦ You have selected an unlisted ISP, and the ISP has provided you with information such as a specific IP address and POP3 and SMTP settings.
The illustration shows an example of a completed WLAN network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. 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.
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hotkey A hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and the esc key (2). Hotkey Description fn+esc Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Identifying the action keys Action keys, located at the top of the keyboard, execute specifically assigned functions. Press a key to activate its assigned function.
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility and revert back to pressing the fn key and one of the action keys to activate the assigned function. Action key f1 Description Opens Help and Support. Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates. f2 Decreases the screen brightness level. f3 Increases the screen brightness level. f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system.
Action key Description f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up. Using keypads The computer supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Navigating To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Selecting Use the TouchPad button like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time. To turn the gestures on and off: 1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. 2. Select the device, and then click Settings. 3. Select the gesture that you want to turn on or off.
Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. 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.
Rotating Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a sweeping motion, moving from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock. NOTE: Rotating must be done within the TouchPad zone. NOTE: The factory setting for gesture rotation is Off.
6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Replacing the battery Inserting the battery To insert the battery: 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4.
6. 32 Slide the battery locking latch (3) to the right to lock the battery into the battery bay.
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. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4.
Removing or replacing the vanity cover CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To replace the vanity cover: 1. Insert the 4 tabs on the front edge of the vanity cover into the 4 slots in the base (1). 2. Rotate the back edge (2) of the vanity cover toward you, and then firmly press it down until it snaps into place. 3. Insert the battery (3) (see Inserting the battery on page 31). Replacing the hard drive Removing the hard drive 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3.
9. Grasp the tab on the hard drive, and lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Installing a hard drive 36 1. Grasp the tab on the hard drive, and lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Replace the 3 hard drive screws (2). 3. Insert the hard drive cable into the cable routing channel.
4. Grasp the tab on the hard drive cable connector (3), and then carefully press the hard drive cable connector onto the system board until it snaps into place. 5. Replace the vanity cover (see Replacing the vanity cover on page 34). 6. Replace the battery (see Inserting the battery on page 31). 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. Turn on the computer. Replacing the memory module The computer has one memory module slot.
3. Remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. b. 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. c. 4. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostaticsafe container.
c. 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. 5. Replace the vanity cover (see Replacing the vanity cover on page 34). 6. Replace the battery (see Inserting the battery on page 31). 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. Turn on the computer.
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. You can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Routine care Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display.
7 Backup and recovery ● Recovery discs ● Performing a system recovery ● Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. HP recommends that you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup.
Guidelines: ● Purchase high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. DVDs and BDs have a much higher storage capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD ±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
To restore the computer from the partition, follow these steps: 1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways: ● Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. – or – ● Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, press f11 while the “F11 (HP Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen. 2. Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window. 3.
Recovering using the recovery discs 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up your information You should back up your computer files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
Using 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. You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your files and settings.
8 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 http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Here you can: ● Chat online with an HP technician.
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 (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Have this information available when you contact technical support. The serial number label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)—Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of the SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)— Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.
9 Specifications ● Input power ● Operating environment 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.
Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Operating environment 51
Index A action keys adjusting volume 25 audio CD or DVD controls 25 decrease screen brightness 25 Help and Support 25 identifying 6 increase screen brightness 25 muting speaker sound 26 switching screen image 25 wireless 26 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 11 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 11 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 44 personal files 44 battery bay 14, 48 battery light 10 battery locking latch, identifying 14 battery release latch 14 battery, replacing
lights AC/battery light caps lock 5 drive 10 mute 5 power 8 webcam 12 wireless 5 10 M media controls, keys 25 memory module inserting 38 removing 38 replacing 37 microphone (audio-in) jack, identifying 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 48 mouse, external setting preferences 26 mute key, identifying 26 mute light, identifying 5 N network jack, identifying 9 O operating environment 50 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 48 Product Key 48 P pinching TouchPad gesture 29 p
USB ports, identifying 9 using system restore 46 V vanity cover, replacing 34 vents, identifying 10 volume keys, identifying 25 W webcam light, identifying 13 webcam, identifying 13 Windows applications key, identifying 6 Windows logo key, identifying 6 wireless antennas, identifying 12 wireless certification label 48 wireless key, identifying 26 wireless light 5 wireless network (WLAN), equipment needed 22 wireless network, connecting 22 wireless router, configuring 23 wireless set up 22 WLAN connecting 22
