How to Connect an HP Mini 1151 to the Desktop

An HP Mini 1151 is a netbook computer with USB ports for hooking up other equipment. To connect the Mini 1151 to a desktop PC, such as for exchanging files, you need a bridged USB cable that allows two-way communication between the computers. A standard USB cable will not work and might, in fact, burn out the USB ports on the PC and the Mini 1151. Bridged USB cables come with software on a CD that must be installed, so the computers can communicate with each other.

Instructions

1. Eject the CD-ROM tray on the desktop to insert the software disc that comes with your USB cable. Close the tray, and click the on-screen buttons as instructed when the CD begins playing automatically. Remove the CD, and shut down the desktop when finished.

2. Install the software on the HP Mini 1151 in the same manner as the PC, then remove the disc and shut down the notebook.

3. Plug the USB bridged cable into one of the two ports on the edge of the HP Mini 1151, and connect the other end to any unused port on the desktop

4. Turn on both computers, which will recognize the bridged cable connection, and launch the software. You can then drag and drop files in both directions from one device to another.