HP Mini 2102 User Manual
Mini User Guide
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Second Edition: May 2010
First Edition: January 2010
Document Part Number: 599181-002
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
To obtain the latest information in the Mini
User Guide, go to the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/support.
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. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
contact 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 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Getting started ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 Knowing the parts ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Identifying the hardware ....................................................................................................................... 2
Top components .................................................................................................................. 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................... 3
Keys .................................................................................................................... 4
Front components ................................................................................................................ 4
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 5
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 6
Display components ............................................................................................................ 7
Bottom components ............................................................................................................. 8
Removing the vanity cover .................................................................................................. 8
Replacing the vanity cover ................................................................................................. 10
Wireless antennas ............................................................................................................. 11
Additional hardware components ...................................................................................... 12
Identifying the labels ........................................................................................................................... 12
3 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 14
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 14
Initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................ 14
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 14
Using the Power icon ......................................................................................................... 15
Using power management ................................................................................ 15
Viewing the current power management settings ............................. 15
Changing the current power management settings .......................... 15
Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the AC adapter ............................................................................................... 16
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 16
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 17
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 17
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 18
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Maximizing battery discharge time .................................................................................... 19
Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 19
Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 19
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 20
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 20
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 20
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 20
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation ....................................................................................... 20
Calibrating a battery ........................................................................................................... 20
Step 1: Fully charge the battery ........................................................................ 20
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep ............................................................. 21
Step 3: Discharge the battery ............................................................................ 21
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery ..................................................................... 22
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep .......................................................... 22
Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 22
Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 22
Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 23
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 23
4 Internet ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 25
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 26
Using wireless devices ...................................................................................................... 26
Identifying wireless and network icons .............................................................. 26
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................... 26
Using the wireless action key ............................................................................ 27
Using operating system controls ....................................................................... 27
Using a WLAN ................................................................................................................... 27
Setting up a WLAN ............................................................................................ 28
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 28
Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................... 29
Roaming to another network ............................................................................. 30
Using Bluetooth wireless devices ....................................................................................................... 31
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................ 31
5 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Multimedia features ............................................................................................................................ 32
Identifying your multimedia components ........................................................................... 32
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 34
Using the media activity action keys .................................................................................................. 35
Multimedia software ........................................................................................................................... 36
Using other preinstalled multimedia software .................................................................... 36
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Installing multimedia software from the Internet ................................................................ 36
Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................... 36
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 37
Video .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................... 37
Webcam ............................................................................................................................................. 39
6 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 40
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 40
Setting passwords in the operating system ....................................................................... 41
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 41
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 41
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 42
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 42
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 42
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 42
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 43
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 44
Setting up automatic online updates .................................................................................................. 45
7 Digital cards .................................................................................................................................................. 46
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 46
Removing a digital card ...................................................................................................................... 47
8 USB devices .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 48
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 48
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 48
9 Pointing devices and keyboard ................................................................................................................... 50
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 50
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 50
Connecting an external mouse .......................................................................................... 50
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 50
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 50
Using hotkeys .................................................................................................................... 51
10 Drives ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 53
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 53
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Using external drives .......................................................................................................................... 54
Using optional external devices ......................................................................................... 55
11 Memory modules ........................................................................................................................................ 56
12 Setup Utility ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 59
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 59
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 59
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 59
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 60
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 60
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 60
Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 61
Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 61
Security menu .................................................................................................................... 61
System Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 61
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 62
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 63
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1 Getting started
Your HP computer's main operating system is SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. The operating system
displays the desktop on the display and controls your HP computer's hardware, peripherals, and
software programs.
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2 Knowing the parts
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this
chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
Select Computer > Control Center > YaST > System > Hardware Information.
▲
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1)
(2) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on
(3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap
the button to turn the TouchPad on and off.
the screen.
Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(3)
(4)
Mute light On: Speaker sound is off.
Wireless light
On: The TouchPad is disabled.
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● Off: The TouchPad is enabled.
White: An integrated wireless device, such as
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a wireless local area network (WLAN) device
and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the
factory.
● Off: All wireless devices are off.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when
pressed in combination with an action key or the
esc key.
Front components
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
NOTE: The fn+esc key combination displays
system information, including the product name
and serial number, saving you from removing the
battery to see the serial number information.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Media Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick (MS)
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MS/Pro
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● MultiMediaCard (MMC)
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory
card (standard and large size)
● xD-Picture card
(2)
(3) Power switch ● When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
Power light
White: The computer is on.
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● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep
state.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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on the computer.
● When the computer is on, briefly slide the switch
to initiate Hibernation.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly
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slide the switch to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly slide
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the switch to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and
operating system shutdown procedures are
ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least
5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select
Computer > Control Center > System > Power
Management.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(5)
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
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Component Description
(6)
(7)
RJ-45 (network) jack and cover Connects a network cable.
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Battery light
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
Off: The computer is running on battery power.
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● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low
battery level, a critical battery level, or there is
a battery error. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
Amber: A battery is charging.
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● White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is fully charged.
(3)
(4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
(5)
External monitor port Connects an optional external display, such as a
Drive light ● On: The hard drive is being accessed.
monitor or projector, to the computer.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off
during routine operation.
Off: The hard drive is idle.
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Component Description
(6)
(7)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
Display components
Produces sound when connected to optional
powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or television audio. Also connects an
optional headset microphone.
NOTE: When an audio component is connected to
the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable must have a 4conductor connector.
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is
(2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside
of the computer.
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Component Description
(3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additional
webcam software.
(4)
Internal microphone Records sound.
Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay.
(2) Battery bay Holds the battery.
Removing the vanity cover
Removing the vanity cover allows access to the memory module compartment, SIM card insertion
slot, regulatory label, and other important components. To remove the vanity cover:
1. Disconnect the computer from AC power.
2. Remove the battery.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the section “Inserting or removing the battery,” later in
this guide.
3. Press the right release button (1).
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4. Release the right side of the vanity cover (2) by lifting it slightly away from the base.
NOTE: It is normal for the vanity cover to flex slightly, and you may also hear some popping
noises when the vanity cover tabs disengage from the base.
5. Press the left release button (1).
6. Release the left side of the vanity cover (2) by lifting it slightly away from the base.
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7. Lift the bottom edge of the vanity cover (1) at an angle, and then lift the vanity cover away from
the base (2).
Replacing the vanity cover
Replace the vanity cover after accessing the memory module compartment, SIM card insertion slot,
regulatory label, and other important components. To replace the vanity cover:
1. Place the vanity cover (1) above the computer at an angle, with the front edge toward the front of
the computer.
2. Seat the back edge of the vanity cover in the back edge of the computer by aligning the six tabs
on the vanity cover over the slots in the base, and then inserting the six tabs into the slots (2).
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3. Rotate the front edge (1) of the vanity cover down, and then firmly press the vanity cover onto
the base of the computer until it snaps into place (2).
4. Replace the battery.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the section “Inserting or removing the battery,” later in
this guide.
Wireless antennas
Component Description
(1) WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWANs).
(2) WLAN antennas (2) (select models only)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local-area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions.
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To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region.
Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Identifying the 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 that you may need when contacting
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technical support. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay.
external power.
Component
(1) Product name
(2) Serial number
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Component
(3) Product number
(4) Warranty period
(5) Model description (select models)
Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer, including the following:
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Information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the
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countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use. An optional device
may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device. You may need this information when
traveling internationally.
The serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module (select models only).
◦
The regulatory label is located under the vanity cover of the computer. To access the regulatory
label in the computer, refer to the section “Removing the vanity cover,” earlier in this guide.
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3 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory.
Exiting Sleep is faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended
period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the
computer turns off.
CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to
a disc or an external media card.
NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery
power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in Control Center.
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep by clicking Computer > Shutdown > Suspend.
To exit Sleep:
Briefly slide the power switch.
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When the computer exits Sleep, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on external power.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of information loss, periodically save your work.
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Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Management in Control Center.
To initiate Hibernation:
Click Computer > Shutdown > Hibernate.
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To exit Hibernation:
Briefly slide the power switch.
▲
When the computer exits Hibernation, the power light turns on and your work returns to the screen
where you stopped working.
Using the Power icon
The Power icon is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power icon
allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different
power plan.
To display the percentage of remaining battery charge, hover over the Power icon.
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To access Power Management Preferences, right-click the Power icon, and then click
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Preferences.
Using power management
Power management is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power.
Power management can help you conserve power or maximize performance.
You can customize power management settings.
Viewing the current power management settings
Right-click the Power icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
▲
Preferences.
Changing the current power management settings
1. Right-click the Power icon in the notification area, and then click Preferences.
2. Change the On AC Power, On Battery Power, and General settings, as needed.
Using external AC power
External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter.
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING! Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft.
When you are charging or calibrating a battery
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When you are installing or modifying system software
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When you are writing information to a CD or DVD
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