HP Mini 210 Netbook PC Getting Started Guide

Getting Started

HP Mini 210 Netbook PC

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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 terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

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 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 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

Table of contents

1 Welcome ..... 1
Finding information ..... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..... 4
Top ..... 5
TouchPad ..... 5
Lights ..... 6
Keys ..... 7
Front ..... 8
Right side ..... 9
Left side ..... 11
Display ..... 12
Bottom ..... 13
3 HP QuickWeb ..... 14
Enabling HP QuickWeb ..... 15
Starting HP QuickWeb ..... 16
Identifying the QuickWeb 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 ..... 26
Configuring a wireless router ..... 27
Protecting your WLAN ..... 27

5 Keyboard and pointing devices ..... 28
Using the keyboard ..... 29
Identifying the hotkey ..... 29
Identifying the action keys ..... 30
Using keypads ..... 31
Using pointing devices ..... 32
Setting pointing device preferences ..... 32
Using the TouchPad ..... 32
Turning the TouchPad on and off ..... 32
Navigating ..... 33
Selecting ..... 33
Using TouchPad gestures ..... 33
Scrolling ..... 35
Pinching/Zooming ..... 35
Rotating ..... 36

6 Maintenance ..... 37
Replacing the battery ..... 38
Inserting the battery ..... 38
Removing the battery ..... 39
Removing or replacing the 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 dedicated recovery partition ..... 49
Recovery using the recovery discs ..... 49
Backing up your information ..... 50
Using Windows Backup and Restore ..... 50
Using system restore points ..... 51
When to create restore points ..... 51
Create a system restore point ..... 51
Restore to a previous date and time ..... 51

8 Customer support .....52
Contacting customer support .....53
Labels .....54

9 Specifications .....55
Input power .....56
Operating environment .....57

Index .....58

1 Welcome

Finding information

After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

• Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access your music, digital photos, and the Web without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to $ \underline{\text{HP QuickWeb on page 14}} $.

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the Internet. For more information, refer to $ \underline{\text{Networking on page 23}} $.

• 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 $ \underline{\text{Finding information on page 2}} $.

Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to $ \underline{\text{Getting to know your computer on page 4}} $ and $ \underline{\text{Keyboard and pointing devices on page 28}} $ for additional information.

• Create recovery