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Function

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, .png, .gif, .tiff, and .raw formats (select .raw formats only).

Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons

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Function

When a USB drive is inserted, the File Manager window containing a USB icon appears. Click the USB
icon to open the File Manager window. Right-click the USB icon to open a menu to safely remove the
device.

Indicates that the network is connected. Click the network icon to open the Network dialog box.

Indicates that the network is disconnected.

Launches the Volume Control dialog box.

Launches the Settings panel. Use the Settings panel to modify the following QuickWeb settings:

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Set date and time

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Configure network connections

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Manage power settings

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Manage QuickWeb applications

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Restore QuickWeb

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Chapter 3   HP QuickWeb

Summary of Contents for Compaq Mini 210

Page 1: ...Getting Started HP Mini 210 Netbook PC ...

Page 2: ...e for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition August 2010 Document Part Number 618051 001 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer you agree to be bound by the ...

Page 3: ...other hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for ...

Page 4: ...iv Safety warning notice ...

Page 5: ...kWeb LaunchBar 17 Identifying the QuickWeb control icons 17 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons 17 Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons 18 Configuring the network 20 Starting Microsoft Windows 21 Turning HP QuickWeb on and off 22 4 Networking 23 Using an Internet service provider ISP 24 Connecting to a wireless network 24 Connecting to an existing WLAN 25 Setting up a new WLAN network ...

Page 6: ...e vanity cover 40 Removing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the hard drive 42 Removing the hard drive 42 Installing a hard drive 42 Replacing the memory module 44 Updating programs and drivers 46 Routine care 46 Cleaning the display 46 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 46 7 Backup and recovery 47 Recovery discs 48 Performing a system recovery 48 Recovery using the dedic...

Page 7: ...8 Customer support 52 Contacting customer support 53 Labels 54 9 Specifications 55 Input power 56 Operating environment 57 Index 58 vii ...

Page 8: ...viii ...

Page 9: ...dates For more information refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide For instructions on accessing this guide refer to Finding information on page 2 Get to know your computer Learn about your computer features Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 28 for additional information Create recovery discs Prepare to recover the operating system and soft...

Page 10: ...ollow the on screen instructions Operating system information Software driver and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to access technical support Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To access the notices select Start Help and Support User Guides Regulatory and safety information Battery disposal information Safety Comfort Guide To access this guide Select Start Help and Support User Gui...

Page 11: ...ions a printed HP Limited Warranty is provided in the box In countries regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format you may request a printed copy from http www hp com go orderdocuments or write to HP at Hewlett Packard MS POD 11311 Chinden Blvd Boise ID 83714 USA Hewlett Packard POD Via G Di Vittorio 9 20063 Cernusco s Naviglio MI Italy Hewlett Packard POD P O Box 200 Alexandra Po...

Page 12: ...2 Getting to know your computer Top Front Right side Left side Display Bottom 4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 13: ...ble tap the TouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Top 5 ...

Page 14: ...n Caps lock is on Off Caps lock is off 3 Mute light Amber Computer sound is off Off Computer sound is on 4 Wireless light 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 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 15: ...n with the fn key 2 fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with 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 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions Top 7 ...

Page 16: ...Front Component Description Speakers 2 Produce sound 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 17: ...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 If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective slide and hold the power switch for at least ...

Page 18: ...n optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 6 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer ...

Page 19: ...omponents and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation 5 Drive light Blinking white The hard drive is being accessed 6 USB port Connects an optional USB device 7 Audio out headphone jack Audio in microphone jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds a headset or television audio Also connects an optional headset micro...

Page 20: ...ms HP Media Suite and then click Camera You can also click the HP Media Suite icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then select Camera 5 Webcam light 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 ...

Page 21: ...Bottom Component Description 1 Battery locking latch Locks the battery into the battery bay 2 Battery bay Holds the battery 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay Bottom 13 ...

Page 22: ...omputer the QuickWeb setup screen appears HP QuickWeb is an optional instant on environment that is separate from the main operating system QuickWeb allows you to access the following applications without the need to first start Windows Web browser Chat Skype select models only Web e mail Web calendar Music Player Photo Viewer NOTE For additional information about using QuickWeb refer to the Quick...

Page 23: ...tions to enable QuickWeb After you have enabled QuickWeb the QuickWeb Home screen appears whenever you turn on the computer NOTE To turn on or turn off HP QuickWeb refer to the section Turning HP QuickWeb on and off on page 22 Enabling HP QuickWeb 15 ...

Page 24: ...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 16 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb ...

Page 25: ...your favorite Web sites Launches the Chat application Chat is the instant messaging IM program that allows you to chat with friends on multiple instant messaging programs simultaneously Launches Skype select models only Skype is the preinstalled Internet calling software that allows you to have a conference call or video chat You can also chat with one or more people at a time Launches Web e mail ...

Page 26: ...nserted the File Manager window containing a USB icon appears Click the USB icon to open the File Manager window Right click the USB icon to open a menu to safely remove the device Indicates that the network is connected Click the network icon to open the Network dialog box Indicates that the network is disconnected Launches the Volume Control dialog box Launches the Settings panel Use the Setting...

Page 27: ...ected 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 The state of charge is indicated by the color of the battery icon Green charged Yellow low Red critically low Launches the QuickWeb software Help Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar 19 ...

Page 28: ...Tool NOTE Bluetooth technology is not supported in HP QuickWeb To access this tool 1 Click the Settings icon in the system tray 2 Select Network and then select the Enable Wi Fi check box For more information on setting up a wireless connection using QuickWeb refer to the software Help 20 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb ...

Page 29: ...ngs refer to the HP QuickWeb software Help 1 Turn on the computer The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears 2 Do not move your mouse or press a key for 15 seconds and the computer starts Microsoft Windows or Click the Start Windows icon on the far left of the QuickWeb Home screen A dialog box appears asking if you are sure you want to start Windows Click Yes NOTE Clicking Make Windows your default Power...

Page 30: ...lect Start All Programs HP QuickWeb HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool The QuickWeb dialog box is displayed 2 Select the Status tab 3 Select the Enable or Disable check box to turn on or turn off QuickWeb 4 Click OK 22 Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb ...

Page 31: ...er 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 25 or Setting up a new WLAN network on page 26 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 23 ...

Page 32: ...ructions Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard You can use the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard to connect to the Internet in any of these situations 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 ...

Page 33: ...omputer 2 Be sure that the WLAN device is on 3 Click the network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 4 Select a network to connect to 5 Click Connect 6 If required enter the security key Connecting to a wireless network 25 ...

Page 34: ...eparately 2 Your new wireless computer 3 NOTE Some modems have a built in wireless router Check with your ISP to determine what type of modem you have 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 26 Chapter 4 Networking...

Page 35: ...work Then follow the on screen instructions NOTE It is recommended that you initially connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router When the computer successfully connects to the Internet you can disconnect the cable and then access the Internet through your wireless network Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLA...

Page 36: ...5 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using pointing devices 28 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 37: ... 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 Using the keyboard 29 ...

Page 38: ...oth the computer and the monitor Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard The f4 action key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer f5 Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD f6 Plays pauses or resumes an audio CD or a DVD f7 Stops audio or v...

Page 39: ...Using keypads The computer supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad Using the keyboard 31 ...

Page 40: ...nd pointer options To access Mouse Properties select Start Devices and Printers Then right click the device representing your computer and select Mouse settings Using the TouchPad To move the pointer slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse Turning the TouchPad on and off To turn t...

Page 41: ...n 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 Using pointing devices 33 ...

Page 42: ...supports additional TouchPad features To view and turn on these features click the Synaptics icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Click Pointer Device Properties and then click the Device Settings tab Select the device and then click Settings 34 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 43: ... 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 Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad and then moving them together Using pointing devices 35 ...

Page 44: ... 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 36 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ...

Page 45: ...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 37 ...

Page 46: ... computer 3 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 4 With the display closed position the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 5 Insert the battery 1 into the battery bay until the battery release latch 2 clicks 6 Slide the battery locking latch 3 to the right to lock the battery into the battery bay 38 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 47: ...n the computer 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 4 With the display closed position the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 5 Slide the battery locking latch 1 inward to unlock the battery NOTE You can identify when the battery locking latch is unlocked by the red icon that appears in the latch ...

Page 48: ...lot regulatory label and other components To remove the vanity cover 1 Remove the battery 1 see Removing the battery on page 39 2 Slide the release button 2 inward to release the vanity cover 3 Lift the bottom edge 3 of the vanity cover and then remove it from the computer 4 Replacing the vanity cover Replace the vanity cover after accessing the memory module slot hard drive SIM card insertion slo...

Page 49: ...3 Insert the battery 3 see Inserting the battery on page 38 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 41 ...

Page 50: ...tab on the hard drive cable connector 1 and lift it up to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board 7 Carefully remove the hard drive cable from the cable routing channel 8 Remove the 3 hard drive screws 2 9 Grasp the tab on the hard drive and lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Installing a hard drive 1 Grasp the tab on the hard drive and lower the hard drive into the hard...

Page 51: ...e cable connector onto the system board until it snaps into place 5 Replace the vanity cover see Replacing the vanity cover on page 40 6 Replace the battery see Inserting the battery on page 38 7 Reconnect external power and external devices 8 Turn on the computer Replacing the hard drive 43 ...

Page 52: ...ing a grounded metal object To replace a memory module 1 Remove the battery see Removing the battery on page 39 2 Remove the vanity cover see Removing the vanity cover on page 40 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 ...

Page 53: ...odule 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated 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 40 6 Replace the battery see In...

Page 54: ...tened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen To avoid this clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth and wash your hands frequently when using the computer WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to c...

Page 55: ... with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a computer failure Creating a set of recovery discs Recovery Manager software feature Backing up your information Creating system restore points Recovering a program or driver Performing a full system recovery from the partition or recovery discs NOTE Recovery discs have been included if your computer does not ...

Page 56: ...higher storage capacity than CDs If you use CDs up to 20 discs may be required whereas only a few DVDs are required NOTE Read write discs such as CD RW DVD RW and double layer DVD RW discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software The computer must be connected to AC power during this process Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer Number each disc before inserting i...

Page 57: ...om the partition on the hard drive accessed by clicking Start or pressing the f11 key This type of recovery restores the computer to its factory condition without using recovery discs 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 a...

Page 58: ...Save customized settings in a window toolbar or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your preferences Using Windows Backup and Restore Windows Backup and Restore allows you to back up individual files or back up the entire computer image Guidelines Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup pr...

Page 59: ...eriodically whenever the computer is functioning optimally NOTE If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind you can reverse the restoration Create a system restore point 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security System 2 In the left pane click System Protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restore to a previous date and time To revert ...

Page 60: ...8 Customer support Contacting customer support Labels 52 Chapter 8 Customer support ...

Page 61: ...P 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 NOTE When technical support chat is not available in a particular language it is available in English E mail HP Customer Support Find HP Customer Support worldwide telephone numbers Locate an HP service cent...

Page 62: ...ulatory information about the computer The regulatory label is affixed inside the battery bay Wireless certification label or labels select models only Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices one or more certification...

Page 63: ...9 Specifications Input power Operating environment 55 ...

Page 64: ...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 Input power Rating Operating voltage and current 19 5 V dc 2 05 A 40W NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The computer opera...

Page 65: ...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 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Operating environment 57 ...

Page 66: ... 52 D Digital Media Slot identifying 9 display image switching 30 drive light 11 drivers and programs updating 46 E esc key identifying 7 F f11 49 fn key identifying 7 29 full system recovery 47 H hard drive installing 42 removing 42 hard drive replacing 42 headphone audio out jack 11 Help and Support action key 30 hotkey description 29 I input power 56 integrated webcam light identifying 12 inter...

Page 67: ...rk jack identifying 10 rotating TouchPad gesture 36 S screen brightness keys 30 screen image switching 30 scrolling TouchPad gesture 35 security cable slot identifying 10 serial number 54 serial number computer 54 setup of WLAN 26 slots Digital Media 9 security cable 10 speakers identifying 8 specifications 55 support 52 supported discs 48 system failure or instability 47 system recovery dedicated...

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