User Guide

Using an optional keyboard and optional mouse
An optional keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and key combinations to
perform specic functions.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have dierent keys and keyboard functions
than those discussed in this section.
Using the on-screen keyboard
The computer has an on-screen keyboard that is displayed when you are in tablet mode.
1. To display the on-screen keyboard, tap the keyboard icon in the notication area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
2. Begin typing.
To access settings for the on-screen keyboard, type control panel in the taskbar search box, select
Control Panel, select Devices and Printers, and then select Typing.
NOTE: Hot keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard.
NOTE: Suggested words may be displayed at the top of the on-screen keyboard. Tap a word to select
it.
Using the pen (select products only)
An active pen may be included or available for purchase separately. You can use the pen directly on the
screen. For details about using the pen, refer to the instructions included with the pen.
You can write with the pen in pen-specic programs, in all Microsoft® Oice programs, and in many other
Windows programs and utilities. The information you write on the screen with the pen can be led, searched,
and shared among the programs.
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