Pointing Devices and Keyboard User Guide
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents 1 Using the pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences ..................................................................................................... 1 Using the TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 2 Using the pointing stick ........................................................................................................................
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1 Using the pointing devices The following illustration and table describe the computer pointing devices. Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. (2) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Mouse Properties in Windows® allows you to customize pointing device settings such as mouse speed preferences. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.
Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. An external mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device.
2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3). The icons on the f3, f4 and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. 4 Function Hotkey Display system information. fn+esc Initiate Sleep.
To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. – or – ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time. Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.
Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard.
3 HP Quick Launch buttons Use the HP Quick Launch buttons to open frequently used programs. The HP Quick Launch buttons include the info button (1) and the presentation button (2). NOTE: The info button functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer.
(1) Component Description Info button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open preset software programs. You can reprogram the button to perform one of the following actions when the computer is on: ● Open the Q Menu or the presentation feature ● Open an e-mail editor ● Open a search box that allows you to search for a Web site You can reprogram the button to open HP QuickLook (select models only) when the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
Using QuickLook (select models only) NOTE: QuickLook must be installed before you can view the QuickLook information. QuickLook saves Inbox e-mails and calendar, contact, and task information from Microsoft® Outlook to your computer's hard drive. When the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, you can quickly view this information by pressing the info button on the computer.
Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel NOTE: Quick Launch button features listed in this section may not be available on all computers.
4 Using the keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. ENWW Component Description (1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (2) num lock light On: Num lock is on.
Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key. Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light is turned on.Press fn +num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions.
5 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris on the keyboard surface.
Index switching screen image 6 using 5 A ambient light sensor hotkey 6 setting 10 I info button 8 B battery charge information 6 buttons info 8 pointing stick 1 presentation 8 Quick Launch 7 TouchPad 1 TouchPad on/off 1 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 4 keypad, embedded enabling and disabling 12 identifying 11 switching key functions 12 using 12 keypad, external num lock 12 using 12 C composite video 6 D display image, switching 6 screen brightness hotkeys 6 14 Index T TouchPad identifying 1 using
