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... settings (with HDMI TV 24 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 25 Managing your audio and video files 25 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices 26 Using the keyboard ...27 Using ALT GR key combinations 27 Using the action keys ...27 Using the hot keys ...28 Using the TouchPad ...29 Using...
... settings (with HDMI TV 24 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 25 Managing your audio and video files 25 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices 26 Using the keyboard ...27 Using ALT GR key combinations 27 Using the action keys ...27 Using the hot keys ...28 Using the TouchPad ...29 Using...
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...Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ......50 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Traveling with or shipping your computer 51 9 Securing your computer and information 52 Locating your security software ...52 Using passwords...
...Connecting a powered USB device 45 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ......50 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Traveling with or shipping your computer 51 9 Securing your computer and information 52 Locating your security software ...52 Using passwords...
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Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key. Executes frequently used system functions. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on. Top 11 Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
Displays the Windows Start menu. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key, the spacebar, or the esc key. Executes frequently used system functions. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Action keys (5) Windows applications key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on. Top 11 Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
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Select models also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with a keyboard and a pointing device, such as a TouchPad. The TouchPad enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by connecting it...computer. NOTE: On some models, the TouchPad is called "ClickPad" or "Imagepad". 26 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices In addition to do common tasks. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with your computer, you can use an external USB ...
Select models also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with a keyboard and a pointing device, such as a TouchPad. The TouchPad enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by connecting it...computer. NOTE: On some models, the TouchPad is called "ClickPad" or "Imagepad". 26 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices In addition to do common tasks. 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with your computer, you can use an external USB ...
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...function. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key, use an action key function, press and hold the key. Using the keyboard 27 To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to the system. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information...use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for ALT GR. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. Region-specific keyboards in Setup Utility (BIOS). The action key feature is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys...
...function. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in this key, use an action key function, press and hold the key. Using the keyboard 27 To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to the system. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information...use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for ALT GR. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. Region-specific keyboards in Setup Utility (BIOS). The action key feature is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys...
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... To view and control the bass properties: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel. 28 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices f7 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. Beats Audio is enabled by default. Icon Key Description f5 ...Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off . f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Function...
... To view and control the bass properties: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel. 28 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices f7 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. Beats Audio is enabled by default. Icon Key Description f5 ...Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off . f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Function...
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... or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off when the TouchPad is on. 30 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices The TouchPad light is on. Using the TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad...
... or on To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off when the TouchPad is on. 30 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices The TouchPad light is on. Using the TouchPad Component (1) (2) TouchPad on/off button TouchPad light (3) TouchPad zone (4) Left TouchPad button (5) Right TouchPad...
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... fingers swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on the TouchPad at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 32 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Click a gesture to turn the gestures off or on : 1. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of a gesture: 1. To use TouchPad gestures...
... fingers swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on the TouchPad at the same time. Click Apply, and then click OK. 32 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Click a gesture to turn the gestures off or on : 1. Using TouchPad gestures The TouchPad supports a variety of a gesture: 1. To use TouchPad gestures...
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... Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. NOTE: Rotating is disabled at the factory by default. 34 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices NOTE: Three-finger flicking is disabled at the factory by default.
... Rotating allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. NOTE: Rotating is disabled at the factory by default. 34 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices NOTE: Three-finger flicking is disabled at the factory by default.
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... the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. For more information, see Using Sleep or Hibernation on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Setting password protection on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Save changes. Because Hibernation...
... the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. For more information, see Using Sleep or Hibernation on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. Setting password protection on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Save changes. Because Hibernation...
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..., operating system, as well as providing storage for the types of USB ports you to connect to numerous kinds of your computer, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Your computer may have more than one USB port, because this computer. For added capacity or functionality...
..., operating system, as well as providing storage for the types of USB ports you to connect to numerous kinds of your computer, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Your computer may have more than one USB port, because this computer. For added capacity or functionality...
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..., acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can of electric shock or damage to drip between the keys on the keyboard surface. 50 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Fibrous materials, such as a chamois cloth) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or ...keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a circular motion to clean the keyboard. This can permanently damage internal components. ● To clean and disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to aid in good working condition. Allow...
..., acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can of electric shock or damage to drip between the keys on the keyboard surface. 50 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Fibrous materials, such as a chamois cloth) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or ...keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles from the keyboard, use a circular motion to clean the keyboard. This can permanently damage internal components. ● To clean and disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to aid in good working condition. Allow...
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...Setup Utility (BIOS) is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ...and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn ...
...Setup Utility (BIOS) is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ...and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn ...
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... 27 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 27 next track or section 28 play, pause, resume 28 previous track or section 28 radiance backlight keyboard 28 switch screen image 27 volume down 28 volume mute 28 volume up 28 wireless 28 antivirus software, using 55 audio functions, checking ...using 41 external devices 45 F firewall software 55 flicking TouchPad gesture 34 fn key, identifying 11, 28 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 47 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 24 HDMI port, connecting 24 HDMI port, identifying 6, 21 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during critical ...
... 27 identifying 11 increase screen brightness 27 next track or section 28 play, pause, resume 28 previous track or section 28 radiance backlight keyboard 28 switch screen image 27 volume down 28 volume mute 28 volume up 28 wireless 28 antivirus software, using 55 audio functions, checking ...using 41 external devices 45 F firewall software 55 flicking TouchPad gesture 34 fn key, identifying 11, 28 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 47 hard drive light 6 HDMI configuring audio 24 HDMI port, connecting 24 HDMI port, identifying 6, 21 Hibernation exiting 37 initiated during critical ...
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... security software, using 54 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 network 6 RJ-45 (network) 6 K keyboard backlight action key, identifying 28 keyboard hot keys, identifying 28 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of...13 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 36 recovering from the recovery discs 65 recovering the original system 64 recovery 64 HP Recovery Manager 64 recovery discs 60 recovery media 60 recovery, system 64 regulatory information regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels 13 ...
... security software, using 54 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 5 audio-out (headphone) 5 network 6 RJ-45 (network) 6 K keyboard backlight action key, identifying 28 keyboard hot keys, identifying 28 keys action 11 esc 11 fn 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L labels Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of...13 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 36 recovering from the recovery discs 65 recovering the original system 64 recovery 64 HP Recovery Manager 64 recovery discs 60 recovery media 60 recovery, system 64 regulatory information regulatory label 13 wireless certification labels 13 ...