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HP Mini 110-3030 Getting Started

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Mini...
  • Page 2 By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole...
  • 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

    Right side ... 8 Left side ... 9 Display ... 10 Bottom ... 11 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) ... 12 Enabling HP QuickWeb ... 12 Starting HP QuickWeb ... 13 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar ... 14 Identifying the QuickWeb control icons ... 14 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons ...
  • Page 6 5 Keyboard and pointing devices ... 23 Using the keyboard ... 23 Using the action keys ... 23 Using pointing devices ... 25 Setting pointing device preferences ... 25 Using the TouchPad ... 25 6 Maintenance ... 27 Inserting or removing the battery ... 27 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to Finding information on page ●...

  • Page 8: Finding Information

    To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support >...
  • Page 9 Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. For some countries/regions 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...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to know your computer TouchPad Component TouchPad zone Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

  • Page 11: Lights

    Lights Component Caps lock light Mute light Wireless light Description ● 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, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN) device, and/or a Bluetooth®...

  • Page 12: Keys

    Keys Component Windows logo key Windows applications key Arrow keys Action keys Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with an arrow key or the Displays the Windows Start menu.

  • Page 13: Front

    Front Component Vents (2) Speaker Description Enable airflow to cool internal components. 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.

  • Page 14: Right Side

    4 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

  • Page 15: Left Side

    Left side Component Power connector AC adapter light External monitor port Vent Drive light USB port Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio- in (microphone) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged. ●...

  • Page 16: Display

    Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). On: The webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. Records sound.

  • Page 17: Bottom

    Bottom Component Battery release latches (2) Battery bay Description Release the battery from the battery bay. Holds the battery. Bottom...

  • Page 18: Hp Quickweb (Select Models Only)

    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. QuickWeb allows you to access the following applications without the need to first start Windows.

  • Page 19: Starting Hp Quickweb

    Starting HP QuickWeb Turn on the computer. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. Click an icon on the QuickWeb Home screen to launch an application. Starting HP QuickWeb...

  • Page 20: 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 Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Icon Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) Function Launches the Windows operating system. Shuts the computer down. Returns to the QuickWeb Home screen. Function Launches the Web browser.

  • Page 21: Identifying The Quickweb Notification Icons

    Icon Identifying the QuickWeb notification icons Icon Function Launches the Music Player so you can quickly browse and manage your music collection by artist, album, song, genre, or playlist. Supported music formats include .mp3 files. Launches the Photo Viewer. You can view your favorite photos and albums and manage your photo collection.
  • Page 22 Icon Chapter 3 HP QuickWeb (select models only) Function 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.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Network

    Configuring the network You can set up a wireless connection in QuickWeb using the HP QuickWeb Configuration Tool. To access this tool: Click the Settings icon in the system tray. Select Network, and then select the Enable Wi-Fi check box.

  • Page 24: Networking

    WLAN on page 19 ● 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. Chapter 4 Networking Setting up a new WLAN network on page...

  • Page 25: Using An Internet Service Provider (Isp)

    HP Mobile Broadband Module (a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device) ● Bluetooth device For more information on wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and Web site links provided in Help and Support. Connecting to an existing WLAN Turn on the computer.
  • Page 26 Select Start > Connect To, and then click Wireless Network Connection. Select the network to which you want to connect and click Connect. If required, enter the security key. ● If the network is unsecured, meaning that anyone can access the network, a warning is displayed.

  • Page 27: Setting Up A New Wlan Network

    Setting up a new WLAN network Required equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● Your new wireless computer (3) NOTE: Some modems have a built-in wireless router.

  • Page 28: Configuring A Wireless Router

    Protecting your WLAN When you set up a WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always turn on security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. For information on protecting your WLAN, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. Chapter 4 Networking...

  • Page 29: Keyboard And Pointing Devices

    Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. The icons on the through To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function. NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory.
  • Page 30 Icon Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices Description Plays, pauses, or resumes a track of an audio CD or a section of a DVD or a BD. Stops playback. Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. Decreases speaker volume incrementally when you hold down this key.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Selecting

    Selecting Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay until it is seated. The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into place.
  • Page 34 Remove the battery from the computer (2). Chapter 6 Maintenance...

  • Page 35: 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 Standby, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by sliding the power switch.

  • Page 36: Installing A Hard Drive

    Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Installing a hard drive Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the left until the hard drive snaps into place. Replace the 4 hard drive screws (3).

  • Page 37: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Gently press the vanity cover (2) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the panel, until it snaps into place. Replace the battery. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer.
  • Page 38 Remove the vanity cover: Slide the inner release latch (1) to loosen the vanity cover. Pull away the vanity cover (2). Loosen the 2 memory bracket screws (1). Remove the memory bracket (2). If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module.
  • Page 39 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 40 Replace the memory bracket (1). Tighten the 2 memory bracket screws (2). Replace the vanity cover: With the battery bay toward you, position the vanity cover at a 45–degree angle from the surface of the computer so that the tabs on the underside of the panel align with the matching slots on the computer (1).
  • Page 41 Gently press the vanity cover (2) down, applying pressure to both the left and right edges of the panel, until it snaps into place. Replace the battery. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. Turn on the computer.

  • Page 42: Updating Programs And Drivers

    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 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.

  • Page 43: Backup And Recovery

    In the event of a hard drive failure, you cannot use your computer to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Therefore, HP recommends that you download the Disaster Recovery utility SoftPaq, and then extract it to a USB flash drive as soon as possible after software setup. For details, refer to “Downloading and extracting the Disaster Recovery utility”...

  • Page 44: Creating A Copy Of The Hard Drive

    For optimum performance, the capacity of the drive should be no larger than 2 GB. Disaster Recovery recovers data from a Disaster Recovery Set that you previously created with Roxio BackOnTrack. Disaster Recovery is available from the HP Web site in a compressed file called a SoftPaq.

  • Page 45: Downloading And Extracting The Disaster Recovery Utility

    To download and extract Disaster Recovery, follow these steps: Connect a USB flash drive to a USB port on your computer. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and select your country or region. Type Roxio BackOnTrack 3 Disaster Recovery Boot Utility in the Search box, press enter, and then select Roxio BackOnTrack 3 Disaster Recovery Boot Utility from the Search results.

  • Page 46: Using The Instant Restore Utility When The Operating System Is Functioning

    Using the Instant Restore utility when the operating system is functioning To recover information when the operating system is functioning properly, follow these steps: Save and close all open documents and close any open programs. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio. Select BackOnTrack >...

  • Page 47: Customer Support

    Customer support 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.
  • Page 48 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 your computer, refer to the “Replacing or upgrading the hard drive” section.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    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 50: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Factor Temperature Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Chapter 9 Specifications Metric 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90% 5% to 95% U.S. 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95%...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index AC adapter light 9 action keys decrease screen brightness 23 Help and Support 23 identifying 6 increase screen brightness 23 next track 24 play, pause, resume 24 previous track 23 stop 24 switch screen image 23 volume down 24 volume mute 24 volume up 24 wireless 24...
  • Page 52 13 starting Windows 17 turning off 12 turning on 12 QuickWeb software 1 recovery, system 38 regulatory information HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number 42 regulatory label 42 wireless 42 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 8 Roxio BackOnTrack 37 security cable slot, identifying 8...

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