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... settings 28 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 28 Managing your audio and video files 28 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 29 Using the TouchPad ...29 Using TouchPad gestures ...29 Tapping ...30 Scrolling ...31 Pinching/zooming ...31 Rotating (select models only 32 2-finger click (select models...
... settings 28 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 28 Managing your audio and video files 28 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard 29 Using the TouchPad ...29 Using TouchPad gestures ...29 Tapping ...30 Scrolling ...31 Pinching/zooming ...31 Rotating (select models only 32 2-finger click (select models...
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Left-edge swipe 38 Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe 38 Setting touch screen preferences (select models only 39 Using the keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys... battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer...
Left-edge swipe 38 Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe 38 Setting touch screen preferences (select models only 39 Using the keyboard and mouse ...39 Using the keys ...40 Using the action keys 40 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 41 Using the hot keys... battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer...
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...65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 ...software ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an ...
...65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 ...software ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an ...
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Best practices 1 Best practices To get the most out of your computer, and where to get more HP resources. TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the Windows key on your hard ... to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to a wired or wireless network. For more at Using antivirus software on page 74. ● Back up your keyboard. See details in Connecting to a network on page 80. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your computer on page 4 and Enjoying...
Best practices 1 Best practices To get the most out of your computer, and where to get more HP resources. TIP: To quickly return to the computer Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop, press the Windows key on your hard ... to browse the printed Windows 8 Basics guide to a wired or wireless network. For more at Using antivirus software on page 74. ● Back up your keyboard. See details in Connecting to a network on page 80. 1 Starting right This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your computer on page 4 and Enjoying...
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... num lk has been enabled, it can be used system functions. Top 13 NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. Execute frequently used like...
... num lk has been enabled, it can be used system functions. Top 13 NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the integrated numeric keypad. NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. Execute frequently used like...
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...Search, and then tap the search box. 2. To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on -screen keyboard in a setting free of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the headphone jack on -screen instructions Using audio 25 Accessing...background noise. To connect wireless headphones to the headphone jack. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connecting headphones You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers...
...Search, and then tap the search box. 2. To reduce the risk of personal injury, lower the volume setting before putting on -screen keyboard in a setting free of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to the headphone jack on -screen instructions Using audio 25 Accessing...background noise. To connect wireless headphones to the headphone jack. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connecting headphones You can experience Beats Audio through the computer's internal speakers...
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... Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on the keyboard to the keyboard and mouse. Using the TouchPad 29 Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, ... the pointer on the computer. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the...
... Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Using TouchPad gestures A TouchPad allows you would use the corresponding buttons on the keyboard to the keyboard and mouse. Using the TouchPad 29 Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, ... the pointer on the computer. Select computer models have an integrated numeric keypad. 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in all apps. TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the...
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... or on the TouchPad zone to the gesture that provides information about the selected item. 30 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to make an on-screen selection, use the tap function on the TouchPad...
... or on the TouchPad zone to the gesture that provides information about the selected item. 30 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to make an on-screen selection, use the tap function on the TouchPad...
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... the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the selected object. 32 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard To reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. Using your right hand, slide your left hand in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock...
... the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the selected object. 32 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard To reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. Using your right hand, slide your left hand in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock...
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IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the Start screen. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you to access All apps available on the app. ● Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to switch between them quickly. ● Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to reveal available apps. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you can switch between them quickly. 34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the Start screen. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you to access All apps available on the app. ● Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to switch between them quickly. ● Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to reveal available apps. Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe allows you can switch between them quickly. 34 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
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... can use the tap function. ● Use one finger to tap an object on -screen actions with your finger on the screen directly with the keyboard and mouse. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 35 NOTE: Press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move . Double-tap...
... can use the tap function. ● Use one finger to tap an object on -screen actions with your finger on the screen directly with the keyboard and mouse. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) 35 NOTE: Press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move . Double-tap...
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Pinching/stretching Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in an up , down, left , or right motion. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up , down, left , or right on a page or image. ● Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in by placing two fingers together on the display and then move your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the display and then move your fingers together. 36 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
Pinching/stretching Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text. ● Zoom in an up , down, left , or right motion. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up , down, left , or right on a page or image. ● Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in by placing two fingers together on the display and then move your fingers apart. ● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the display and then move your fingers together. 36 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
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... from the top edge or the bottom edge of the display bezel onto the screen. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Gently swipe your finger from the left edge of apps available on your computer. 1. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps...
... from the top edge or the bottom edge of the display bezel onto the screen. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard Gently swipe your finger from the left edge of apps available on your computer. 1. Left-edge swipe The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps...
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... and then follow the on -screen instructions to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform the same functions as you to type, select items, scroll and to perform... specific functions. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you do using touch gestures. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to...
... and then follow the on -screen instructions to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform the same functions as you to type, select items, scroll and to perform... specific functions. Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you do using touch gestures. Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen (select models only) to...
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... an assigned function. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). TIP: The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the system. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the Start screen from ... standard. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature. f5 On select models, turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to your computer,...
... an assigned function. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). TIP: The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the system. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the Start screen from ... standard. The action key feature is connected to the computer, pressing this feature. f5 On select models, turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off this key alternates the screen image from the computer. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to your computer,...
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... screen from an open apps. Reveals the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + o Turns Autorotate on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform actions quickly. Using the keyboard and mouse 41 NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is revealed. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and...
... screen from an open apps. Reveals the charms. + d Opens the Windows desktop. + o Turns Autorotate on Windows 8 shortcut keys, go to perform actions quickly. Using the keyboard and mouse 41 NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is revealed. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and...
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... by the directional arrows on the keys), press the num lock key. 42 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard To view and control the bass properties, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select... the integrated numeric keypad The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Press the key to function like an external numeric keypad. Set at ...
... by the directional arrows on the keys), press the num lock key. 42 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard To view and control the bass properties, from the Start screen, type c, select Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select... the integrated numeric keypad The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Press the key to function like an external numeric keypad. Set at ...
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NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ... the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. From the Start screen, point to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your work returns to be disabled in the following ways: ● Briefly press...
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. In the When I press the power button area, select Hibernate. 5. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ... the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. From the Start screen, point to the keyboard dock, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your work returns to be disabled in the following ways: ● Briefly press...
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... computer is off. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that help you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to your computer.
... computer is off. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that help you to connect numerous kinds of external devices-such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to your computer.
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..., rewrite, and play a BD movie simultaneously on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that supports one time on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is not clean, wipe it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is not ejected, pull...
..., rewrite, and play a BD movie simultaneously on both the internal and an external display may include an optical drive that supports one time on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is not clean, wipe it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is not ejected, pull...