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.... 8 You can resize the image by clicking and dragging the sides or corners of your keyboard. 14. Click Add Image and follow the on-screen instructions to browse to the desired area on your PC while LightScribe is displayed, along with the appearance of the image. ✎ To remove an... image from the label, click the image and then press Delete on Your Notebook Using LightScribe 12. When you are satisfied with a progress ...
.... 8 You can resize the image by clicking and dragging the sides or corners of your keyboard. 14. Click Add Image and follow the on-screen instructions to browse to the desired area on your PC while LightScribe is displayed, along with the appearance of the image. ✎ To remove an... image from the label, click the image and then press Delete on Your Notebook Using LightScribe 12. When you are satisfied with a progress ...
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Contents 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 TouchPad (Select Models Only 3-1 Pointing Stick (Select Models Only 3-3 Using an External Mouse 3-5 Setting Mouse Preferences 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick ... (fn+f8 3-9 Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9 3-10 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10 3-10 Displaying System Information (fn+esc 3-10 Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards 3-10 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 3-11 Keypads 3-12 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 3-13 Using an External Keypad 3-14 4 Multimedia Audio Features 4-1...
Contents 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 TouchPad (Select Models Only 3-1 Pointing Stick (Select Models Only 3-3 Using an External Mouse 3-5 Setting Mouse Preferences 3-5 Hotkeys 3-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick ... (fn+f8 3-9 Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9 3-10 Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10 3-10 Displaying System Information (fn+esc 3-10 Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards 3-10 Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only 3-11 Keypads 3-12 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 3-13 Using an External Keypad 3-14 4 Multimedia Audio Features 4-1...
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... about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see the "Setting Mouse Preferences" section in Chapter 3 , "Pointing Devices and Keyboard." 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Can be set to perform other mouse functions..., such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Scrolls upward or downward. *This table describes default settings. Notebook Features Pointing Devices TouchPad (Select Models Only) Component 1 TouchPad* 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Right TouchPad button* 4 TouchPad scroll zone...
... about changing the functions of TouchPad features, see the "Setting Mouse Preferences" section in Chapter 3 , "Pointing Devices and Keyboard." 1-6 Hardware and Software Guide Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Can be set to perform other mouse functions..., such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Scrolls upward or downward. *This table describes default settings. Notebook Features Pointing Devices TouchPad (Select Models Only) Component 1 TouchPad* 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Right TouchPad button* 4 TouchPad scroll zone...
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Component 1 TouchPad* Hardware and Software Guide Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. (Continued) 3-1 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices TouchPad (Select Models Only) The following illustration and table identify and describe the notebook TouchPad.
Component 1 TouchPad* Hardware and Software Guide Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. (Continued) 3-1 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices TouchPad (Select Models Only) The following illustration and table identify and describe the notebook TouchPad.
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... you would the left button on an external mouse. To scroll up or down over the raised area. 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Right TouchPad button* 4 TouchPad scroll zone* Description Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
... you would the left button on an external mouse. To scroll up or down over the raised area. 3-2 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Component 2 Left TouchPad button* 3 Right TouchPad button* 4 TouchPad scroll zone* Description Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left pointing stick button 3 Right pointing stick button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Hardware and Software Guide 3-3 Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Stick (Select Models Only) Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left pointing stick button 3 Right pointing stick button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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Turn off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you want to move the pointer. Gently pull off the notebook. 2. Press the replacement cap into place. ✎ Replacement caps are not included with the notebook. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide To change the pointing stick cap: 1. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Turn off the used pointing stick cap. 3. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you want to move the pointer. Gently pull off the notebook. 2. Press the replacement cap into place. ✎ Replacement caps are not included with the notebook. 3-4 Hardware and Software Guide To change the pointing stick cap: 1. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Pointing Stick To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
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.... To access Mouse Properties: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse icon. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using the connectors on the right or left side of the TouchPad (disabled by default). ■ Enabling or disabling... an object (enabled by default). ■ Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the notebook.
.... To access Mouse Properties: » Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse icon. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using the connectors on the right or left side of the TouchPad (disabled by default). ■ Enabling or disabling... an object (enabled by default). ■ Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the notebook.
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... Guide Component 1 fn key 2 esc key 3 Function keys 3-6 Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
... Guide Component 1 fn key 2 esc key 3 Function keys 3-6 Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkeys are discussed in the following sections. ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key Combination Key Combination to Activate to Deactivate Function Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Power/standby button Switch between notebook display fn+f4 and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Not applicable Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Not applicable Display system information fn+esc fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference Function Key Combination Key Combination to Activate to Deactivate Function Function Initiate standby fn+f3 Power/standby button Switch between notebook display fn+f4 and external display fn+f4 View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Not applicable Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Not applicable Display system information fn+esc fn+esc Hardware and Software Guide 3-7
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... about standby, hibernation, and changing the function of the fn+f3 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in standby, the power/standby lights blink. While the notebook is set to Chapter 2, "Power." 3-8 Hardware and Software Guide The function of the fn+f3 hotkey, refer to initiate hibernation instead of standby. For example... saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate standby. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the notebook is conserved.
... about standby, hibernation, and changing the function of the fn+f3 hotkey, called the "sleep button" in standby, the power/standby lights blink. While the notebook is set to Chapter 2, "Power." 3-8 Hardware and Software Guide The function of the fn+f3 hotkey, refer to initiate hibernation instead of standby. For example... saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate standby. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the notebook is conserved.
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The following 4 video transmission types, with composite-video-in jacks) when connected to an ... indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of devices that use them, are indicated by the fn+f4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in each ...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switching Displays (fn+f4) The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among other devices receiving video information from the notebook using the external VGA video standard. The following 4 video transmission types, with composite-video-in jacks) when connected to an ... indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of devices that use them, are indicated by the fn+f4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in each ...
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...fn+f9 to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is a substitute for the fn key on the notebook keyboard. 3-10 Hardware and Software Guide Press fn+esc a second time to decrease screen brightness. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10... to change the brightness level incrementally. Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on external keyboards: Notebook Keys External Keyboard Keys fn+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+esc* fn+f4 scroll lock+scroll lock+f4* fn...
...fn+f9 to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is a substitute for the fn key on the notebook keyboard. 3-10 Hardware and Software Guide Press fn+esc a second time to decrease screen brightness. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10... to change the brightness level incrementally. Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkeys are used on external keyboards: Notebook Keys External Keyboard Keys fn+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+esc* fn+f4 scroll lock+scroll lock+f4* fn...
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Refer to open various software solutions. Starts Presentation mode. Hardware and Software Guide 3-11 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) Use the Quick Launch buttons to "Info Center (Select Models Only)" in Chapter 4, "Multimedia" for more information...you to one of the following: ■ The external monitor port ■ The S-Video-out jack ■ Ports and jacks on both the notebook screen and an external device that is connected to open frequently used applications. Opens an application, folder, file, or Web site, and simultaneously displays ...
Refer to open various software solutions. Starts Presentation mode. Hardware and Software Guide 3-11 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only) Use the Quick Launch buttons to "Info Center (Select Models Only)" in Chapter 4, "Multimedia" for more information...you to one of the following: ■ The external monitor port ■ The S-Video-out jack ■ Ports and jacks on both the notebook screen and an external device that is connected to open frequently used applications. Opens an application, folder, file, or Web site, and simultaneously displays ...
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Pointing Devices and Keyboard Keypads The notebook has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description 1 num lock light 2 num lk key 3 Embedded numeric keypad 4 fn key 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Keypads The notebook has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. ✎ Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description 1 num lock light 2 num lk key 3 Embedded numeric keypad 4 fn key 3-12 Hardware and Software Guide
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... models only). Hardware and Software Guide 3-13 The num lock light is connected to the notebook or to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate ... the upper-right corner of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the...
... models only). Hardware and Software Guide 3-13 The num lock light is connected to the notebook or to their keypad functions by the icon in uppercase. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can temporarily alternate ... the upper-right corner of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is turned on the keypad performs the function indicated by using the...
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...num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on. Enabling or Disabling Num ... work: » Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the notebook. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num ..., page up, or page down keys. If the external keypad is turned on the notebook is turned off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on .
...num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the notebook is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on. Enabling or Disabling Num ... work: » Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the notebook. 3-14 Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using an External Keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num ..., page up, or page down keys. If the external keypad is turned on the notebook is turned off. When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on .
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... ❏ Setting preferences for the display of the taskbar) or on the Windows desktop. For additional onscreen information about any item on an optional external keyboard. Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons Control Panel You can display in the upper-right corner of the window. To access the Quick Launch Buttons control...
... ❏ Setting preferences for the display of the taskbar) or on the Windows desktop. For additional onscreen information about any item on an optional external keyboard. Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons Control Panel You can display in the upper-right corner of the window. To access the Quick Launch Buttons control...
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... Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. - To save your preferences, click OK. 4-22 Hardware and Software Guide On the Advanced tab you can set icon and external keyboard assignments in the Quick Launch Button control panel. Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in...
... Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. - To save your preferences, click OK. 4-22 Hardware and Software Guide On the Advanced tab you can set icon and external keyboard assignments in the Quick Launch Button control panel. Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in...
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... control panel: ❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. - Multimedia Setting Button Assignments on an External Keyboard If you are using an optional HP external keyboard that features Easy Access buttons, you must exit out of the taskbar) or on the Windows desktop. 2. Then: ❏ To display and...
... control panel: ❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. - Multimedia Setting Button Assignments on an External Keyboard If you are using an optional HP external keyboard that features Easy Access buttons, you must exit out of the taskbar) or on the Windows desktop. 2. Then: ❏ To display and...