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...can search through the categories to enter your password before adding or removing programs. To add or remove programs: 1. The Add/Remove Applications window opens. 3. Installing programs The Add/Remove Applications program allows you to easily add or remove programs. You can browse through all of the Home Screen, ...and then click the System tab. 2. Select the program that you can only install programs using the search box. NOTE: For increased security, you want to add or remove, and then click Apply Changes. 18 Chapter 3 Programs
...can search through the categories to enter your password before adding or removing programs. To add or remove programs: 1. The Add/Remove Applications window opens. 3. Installing programs The Add/Remove Applications program allows you to easily add or remove programs. You can browse through all of the Home Screen, ...and then click the System tab. 2. Select the program that you can only install programs using the search box. NOTE: For increased security, you want to add or remove, and then click Apply Changes. 18 Chapter 3 Programs
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...in the Music folder. NOTE: For additional information, go to your favorite songs and albums. HP MediaStyle is installed on the device in any of the following file formats are in the file manager, HP MediaStyle automatically detects the files that is the music player that are supported: .mp3, ....acc, .wma, .ogg, .flac, .wav, and .m4a. Music The Music section of the Home Screen, and then click the Advanced tab. 2. The Sound Preferences window opens. 3. To adjust...
...in the Music folder. NOTE: For additional information, go to your favorite songs and albums. HP MediaStyle is installed on the device in any of the following file formats are in the file manager, HP MediaStyle automatically detects the files that is the music player that are supported: .mp3, ....acc, .wma, .ogg, .flac, .wav, and .m4a. Music The Music section of the Home Screen, and then click the Advanced tab. 2. The Sound Preferences window opens. 3. To adjust...
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Click Add/Remove. Click the Settings button at the top-right of the Home Screen, and then click the System tab. 2. The Add/Remove Applications window opens 3. Click Apply Changes. 56 Chapter 8 Games Click Games in the left column, and then select the game that you want to install. 4. Installing additional games You can install additional games through the Add/Remove Applications program: 1.
Click Add/Remove. Click the Settings button at the top-right of the Home Screen, and then click the System tab. 2. The Add/Remove Applications window opens 3. Click Apply Changes. 56 Chapter 8 Games Click Games in the left column, and then select the game that you want to install. 4. Installing additional games You can install additional games through the Add/Remove Applications program: 1.
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The following are some of the Home Screen. Customizing system settings The System Settings window allows you to view and customize basic and advanced system settings. ▲ To access the System Settings, click the Settings button in the top-right ...; Set printer configurations ● Set appearance and screen saver preferences ● Configure time and date settings ● Configure sound preferences ● Configure network settings ● Install software updates ● Change accessibility options ● View and modify keyboard shortcuts 74 Chapter 15 Settings
The following are some of the Home Screen. Customizing system settings The System Settings window allows you to view and customize basic and advanced system settings. ▲ To access the System Settings, click the Settings button in the top-right ...; Set printer configurations ● Set appearance and screen saver preferences ● Configure time and date settings ● Configure sound preferences ● Configure network settings ● Install software updates ● Change accessibility options ● View and modify keyboard shortcuts 74 Chapter 15 Settings
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... complete, remove the USB flash drive. 7. The drive can then be used to reboot your HP MINI. 8. To restore the original operating system and programs using a Windows computer To download the files on another computer and then transfer the necessary files to the USB ...installed on the device, follow these steps: 1. The "System Restore" page opens. 2. Refer to the USB flash drive manufacturer for additional information. ● An additional computer running a Windows operating system and restore your Windows computer, go to download the HP MIE Restore Image Creator utility and the HP Mini...
... complete, remove the USB flash drive. 7. The drive can then be used to reboot your HP MINI. 8. To restore the original operating system and programs using a Windows computer To download the files on another computer and then transfer the necessary files to the USB ...installed on the device, follow these steps: 1. The "System Restore" page opens. 2. Refer to the USB flash drive manufacturer for additional information. ● An additional computer running a Windows operating system and restore your Windows computer, go to download the HP MIE Restore Image Creator utility and the HP Mini...
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...projector 37 Webcam ...38 5 Security Protecting the device ...39 Using passwords ...39 Setting passwords in Windows 40 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 40 Administrator password 41 Managing an administrator password 41 Entering an ...Installing critical updates ...45 6 Digital cards Inserting a digital card ...46 Stopping and removing a digital card 47 7 USB devices Using a USB device ...48 Connecting a USB device 48 Stopping and removing a USB device 49 Using the HP Mobile Drive (select models only 50 Inserting the HP Mini Mobile Drive 50 Stopping and removing the HP Mini...
...projector 37 Webcam ...38 5 Security Protecting the device ...39 Using passwords ...39 Setting passwords in Windows 40 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 40 Administrator password 41 Managing an administrator password 41 Entering an ...Installing critical updates ...45 6 Digital cards Inserting a digital card ...46 Stopping and removing a digital card 47 7 USB devices Using a USB device ...48 Connecting a USB device 48 Stopping and removing a USB device 49 Using the HP Mobile Drive (select models only 50 Inserting the HP Mini Mobile Drive 50 Stopping and removing the HP Mini...
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...f6 54 Muting speaker sound (fn+f8 55 Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10 55 Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11 55 9 Drives Identifying installed drives ...56 Handling drives ...56 Using external drives ...57 Using optional external devices 57 10 Memory modules 11 Backup and recovery Backing up... your information ...62 When to back up ...62 Backup suggestions ...62 Backing up using the Windows Backup utility 62 Performing a recovery ...63 Recovering your information 63 Recovering the operating system and programs 63 12 Updating software Updating the ...
...f6 54 Muting speaker sound (fn+f8 55 Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10 55 Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11 55 9 Drives Identifying installed drives ...56 Handling drives ...56 Using external drives ...57 Using optional external devices 57 10 Memory modules 11 Backup and recovery Backing up... your information ...62 When to back up ...62 Backup suggestions ...62 Backing up using the Windows Backup utility 62 Performing a recovery ...63 Recovering your information 63 Recovering the operating system and programs 63 12 Updating software Updating the ...
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... pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. Functions like the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on and off. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. To ...see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. In the left button on the screen. Identifying the hardware 1 1 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware ...
... pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. Functions like the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on and off. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. To ...see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. In the left button on the screen. Identifying the hardware 1 1 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware ...
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... battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you use , or not installed. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. If a low battery level is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using..., the battery meter in use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from the device when it . Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel.
... battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you use , or not installed. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. If a low battery level is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Using..., the battery meter in use while on the display. ● Remove the battery from the device when it . Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel.
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... Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player. Multimedia software 35 Installing multimedia software from the Internet ▲ To install multimedia software from the Internet may be adjusted within some programs. Multimedia software Your device includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to add it: a. c. ...
... Player (select models only), click Windows Media Player. Multimedia software 35 Installing multimedia software from the Internet ▲ To install multimedia software from the Internet may be adjusted within some programs. Multimedia software Your device includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to add it: a. c. ...
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... speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your device, right-click the Volume icon on the device.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on the taskbar, or select...record functions of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your desktop. 3. When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your device speakers and/or connected external speakers....
... speakers or through connected headphones. Save the file to your device, right-click the Volume icon on the device.) ● Be sure to install any sound event, such as external speakers, headphones, or a headset microphone, refer to match the corresponding jacks on the taskbar, or select...record functions of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your desktop. 3. When the Sound and Audio Device Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on your device speakers and/or connected external speakers....
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... at Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update at regular intervals, such as once a month. ● Obtain updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are installed on the device, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as you set... up your device. To protect the device from security breaches and device viruses, install all available updates are released, from Microsoft ...
... at Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update at regular intervals, such as once a month. ● Obtain updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are installed on the device, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as you set... up your device. To protect the device from security breaches and device viruses, install all available updates are released, from Microsoft ...
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... HP must be manually reinstalled. Use the arrow keys to complete. When the confirmation prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 3. Shut down the device. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed ...recovery In case of system failure or instability, the device provides the following ways to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover information you previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The...
... HP must be manually reinstalled. Use the arrow keys to complete. When the confirmation prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 3. Shut down the device. 7. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup. Software, drivers, and updates not installed ...recovery In case of system failure or instability, the device provides the following ways to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover information you previously backed up all personal files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The...
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...Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive ...from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 67 The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The ...
...Local Disk (C:). 3. You will be downloaded. Double-click the file that are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive ...from your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 67 The hard drive designation is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your hard drive. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The ...
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...install the software. 4. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows... Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the...
...install the software. 4. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive designation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and follow these steps: 1. Using the hard drive path you want to find the software you recorded earlier, open Windows... Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. You will be downloaded. Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 5. The hard drive designation is complete, open the...
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...muting speaker sound 55 switching screen image 54 using 53 HP Mini Mobile Drive inserting 50 removing 50 stopping 50 HP Mobile Drive identifying 5 using 50 hubs 48 I ...RJ-45 (network) 6 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 52 keys fn 3 function 3 Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 10 regulatory 10 service tag 9 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 language ... mouse, external connecting 52 setting preferences 52 multimedia components, identifying 32 multimedia software installing 35 using 35 mute button 34 mute hotkey, identifying 33 N navigating in the...
...muting speaker sound 55 switching screen image 54 using 53 HP Mini Mobile Drive inserting 50 removing 50 stopping 50 HP Mobile Drive identifying 5 using 50 hubs 48 I ...RJ-45 (network) 6 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 52 keys fn 3 function 3 Windows applications 3 Windows logo 3 L labels Bluetooth 10 HP Mobile Broadband Module 10 regulatory 10 service tag 9 wireless certification 10 WLAN 10 language ... mouse, external connecting 52 setting preferences 52 multimedia components, identifying 32 multimedia software installing 35 using 35 mute button 34 mute hotkey, identifying 33 N navigating in the...
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...9 service tag 9 setup of WLAN 27 Setup Utility, passwords set in 40 setup, device 1 shut down 22 software installing 35 multimedia 35 Windows Media Player 35 speakers, identifying 6, 33 Standby exiting 11 initiating 11 Standby hotkey 53 storing battery 21 switches power 4 ...volume up hotkey, identifying 33 volume, adjusting 34 W webcam light, identifying 7, 33 webcam, identifying 7, 33 Windows applications key, identifying 3 Windows logo key, identifying 3 Windows, passwords set in 40 wireless antennae 8 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls button 26 operating system 26 wireless ...
...9 service tag 9 setup of WLAN 27 Setup Utility, passwords set in 40 setup, device 1 shut down 22 software installing 35 multimedia 35 Windows Media Player 35 speakers, identifying 6, 33 Standby exiting 11 initiating 11 Standby hotkey 53 storing battery 21 switches power 4 ...volume up hotkey, identifying 33 volume, adjusting 34 W webcam light, identifying 7, 33 webcam, identifying 7, 33 Windows applications key, identifying 3 Windows logo key, identifying 3 Windows, passwords set in 40 wireless antennae 8 wireless certification label 10 wireless controls button 26 operating system 26 wireless ...