Table of contents 1 Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences ..................... 1 Using the TouchPad ..........................1 Connecting an external mouse ......................2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ............................3 Displaying system information (fn+esc) ................4 Initiating Standby (fn+f1) ...................... 4 Switching the screen image (fn+f2) ..................
Using pointing devices Component Description TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer.
Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the key (1) and either the key (2) or one of the function keys (3). The icons on the through and f6, f8, f10, and keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command. – or – ● Press and hold down the key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.
Switching the screen image (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f2 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.
Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally. Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally. Chapter 2 Using the keyboard...
HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel NOTE: The features of the Quick Launch Buttons that are described in this section may not be available on all computers. The HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel allows you to manage several tasks, including the following: ●...
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. Component Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key.
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.
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.