Hp Mini 100e Education Edition Manuale Utente

HP MiniUser Guide

Resources For information aboutSafety & Comfort GuideTo access this guide:Select Computer > Help.– or –Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.● Proper wo

2 Getting to know your computer● Top●Front●Right side●Left side●Display●BottomTopTop coverComponent DescriptionNetwork light Off: All network function

TouchPadComponent Description(1)TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad light to turn the TouchPad on and off.(2)

LightsComponent Description(1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off.●Off: The TouchPad is on.(2) Caps lock light ● On: Caps lock is on.●Off: Ca

Power buttonComponent DescriptionPower button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer.● When the computer is on, press the

KeysComponent Description(1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressedin combination with a function key.(2) Function keys Exe

FrontComponent Description(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to coolinternal componen

Right sideComponent Description(1)Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,earbuds, a headset, or television a

Left sideComponent Description(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to coolinternal co

DisplayComponent Description(1) Internal microphone Records sound.(2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.(3) Webcam Records video and captures stil

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BottomComponent Description(1) Computer handle (select models only) Allows you to carry the computer.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damaging the com

3Networking● Using an Internet service provider (ISP)●Identifying wireless and network status icons●Creating a wireless connection●Using a WLAN●Connec

Creating a wireless connectionYour computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:●Wireless local area network (WLAN) dev

Setting up a new WLANRequired equipment:●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased froman Internet service

new network. If the operating system does not recognize the new network, follow the same procedureyou used initially to connect to your WLAN.Connectin

Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterTelephone jacks vary by country or region. To use the modem and the modem cable outside th

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2).WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do no

4 Keyboard and pointing devices● Using the keyboard●Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboardIdentifying the hotkeysA hotkey is a combination of the fn

Hotkey combination Descriptionfn+f6 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.fn+f7 Stops audio or video playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD.

Using pointing devicesNOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an externalUSB mouse (purchased separately) b

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

SelectingUse the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.22 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices

5Multimedia● Using the media activity action keys●Audio●Webcam●External monitor (VGA) portYour computer may include the following:● Integrated speaker

Adjusting the volumeDepending on your computer model, you can adjust the volume using the following:●Volume buttons●Volume hotkeys● Volume keysWARNING

▲ To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.NOTE: Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display dev

6 Power management● Shutting down the computer●Setting power options●Using battery power●Using external AC powerShutting down the computerCAUTION: Uns

CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playbackfunctionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Suspen

Using the Power iconThe Power icon is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power iconallows you to quickly access po

Displaying the remaining battery charge▲ Move the pointer over the Power icon, in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.Inserting or

3. Lift the inner edge (3) of the battery, and remove the battery from the computer.Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery whil

4. Click the check box next to Dim display when idle.5. Click Close.Managing low battery levelsThe information in this section describes the alerts an

iv Safety warning notice

● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using.●Decrease brightness.● Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or shut down when yo

When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:●The battery begins to charge.● If the computer is turned on, the batte

Testing an AC adapterTest the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected toAC power:● The computer does no

7 Drives● Handling drives●Replacing or upgrading the hard driveHandling drivesDrives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. R

Replacing or upgrading the hard driveCAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:Shut down the computer before removing the hard dr

8. Grasp the tab (2), and lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay.Installing the hard drive1. Grasp the tab (1) and lower the hard drive (2) int

5. Replace the 2 screws (3) on the service access cover.6. Replace the battery.7. Reconnect external power and external devices.8. Turn on the compute

8 External cards and devices● Using the SD Card Reader●Using a USB device●Using optional external devicesUsing the SD Card ReaderOptional digital card

To remove a digital card:1. Open File Browser by selecting Computer > Nautilus.2. Click the Eject icon next to the name of the digital card in the

Connecting a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.▲To connect a USB device to the comput

Table of contents1 Welcome ...

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, besure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is

9 Memory moduleReplacing the memory moduleThe computer has one memory module slot, which contains either a 1-GB memory module or a 2-GBmemory module.

6. Lift the inside edge (2) of the cover, and then slide the cover (3) toward you to remove it.7. Remove the existing memory module:a. Pull away the r

b. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the memory module out ofthe memory module slot.CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memo

c. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to both the left and rightedges of the memory module, until the retention clips snap int

13. Reconnect external power and external devices.14. Turn on the computer.Replacing the memory module 47

10 Security● Protecting the computer●Using passwords●Using firewall software●Installing an optional security cableProtecting the computerNOTE: Securit

Setting passwords in the operating systemOperating system passwords FunctionRoot password Protects access to an operating system root-level account.Us

Managing an administrator passwordTo set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the co

Using firewall softwareFirewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be asoftware program you install o

Using pointing devices ... 21Sett

Installing an optional security cableNOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer frombeing mishandle

11 Backup and RecoveryRecovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. As you add new software anddata files, you should continu

12 Setup Utility (BIOS)● Starting Setup Utility●Using Setup Utility●Updating the BIOSSetup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls comm

Displaying system information1. Start Setup Utility.2. Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identificationin

Determining the BIOS versionTo determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currentlyinstalled on the computer, you

A Troubleshooting and support● Troubleshooting●Contacting customer support●LabelsTroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues

The computer is on but not respondingIf the computer is turned on but is not responding to software or keyboard commands, try thefollowing emergency s

● Be sure that the wireless router or access point is properly connected to its power adapter and tothe cable or DSL modem, and that the lights are on

Have this information available when you contact technical support. The serial number label isaffixed to the bottom of the computer.●Regulatory label—

B Routine careCleaning guidelinesThis section provides the best practices and recommendations for safely cleaning and disinfectingyour notebook or tab

Testing an AC adapter ... 347 Drives ...

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardCAUTION: When cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard, do not let liquids drip between the keys. Aliquid spill can perman

C Specifications● Input power●Operating environmentInput powerThe power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel international

D Electrostatic dischargeElectrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—forexample, the shock you rec

IndexAaction keysvolume 24administrator passwordcreating 50entering 50managing 50airport security devices 35audio features 23audio functions, checking

Iiconsnetwork 13wired network 13wireless 13input power 63integrated webcam light,identifying 11internal microphone,identifying 11Internet connection s

restoring default settings 55selecting 54starting 54Setup Utility, passwords set in 49shut down 26slotssecurity cable 9speaker, identifying 8storing b

Displaying system information ....... 55Restoring factory default

1 Welcome● What's new?●Finding informationAfter you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:● Connect to th