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 pointing devices Using the TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 1 Setting pointing device preferences ..................................................................................................... 1 Connecting an external mouse ............................................................................................................. 2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ......
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1 Using pointing devices Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. (4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. *This table describes default settings.
Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer.
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. Function Hotkey Display system information. fn+esc Initiate Sleep. fn+f3 Switch the screen image.
Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM 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 the computer display to the monitor display to a 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 Using HP Quick Launch Buttons (select models only) The HP Quick Launch Buttons enable you to quickly open programs, files, or Web sites you use frequently. You can use the factory settings, which are described in the following table. Or you can reprogram the buttons by opening the Q Menu in the Quick Launch Buttons control panel. The Quick Launch Buttons include the info button (1) and the presentation button (2). The following table describes the factory settings for the Quick Launch Buttons.
Component Description NOTE: Click the Advanced button to see more information about your system. ● User Guides—Provide specific details about the computer, including your components, power, drives, multimedia, security, and wireless features. NOTE: After you configure QuickLook 2, you can open this feature by pressing the info button when the computer is off or in Hibernation.
4 Using HP QuickLook 2 (select models only) HP QuickLook 2 enables you to see your Microsoft® Outlook e-mail, calendar, contact, and task information without starting the operating system. After QuickLook 2 has been configured, you can quickly access your important information when the computer is off or in Hibernation by pressing the info button. Configuring QuickLook 2 To configure QuickLook 2, follow these steps: 1. Open Microsoft® Outlook.
Power state Info button behavior On Opens Info Center. Sleep Opens Info Center. For more information For more details about setting up and using QuickLook 2, refer to the QuickLook 2 software Help.
5 Using 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. Component Description (1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (2) Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (3) num lk key Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key.
6 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 key functions 11 using 10 keypad, external num lock 11 using 11 B battery charge information 5 buttons info 6 presentation 7 Quick Launch 6 TouchPad 1 C composite video M mouse, external connecting 2 setting preferences 1 5 D display image, switching 5 screen brightness hotkeys 5 F fingerprint reader, identifying fn key 3 function keys 3 1 H hotkeys battery charge information 5 decreasing screen brightness 5 description 3 displaying system information 4 increasing screen brightness 5 i