Table of contents 1 Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad preferences ......................2 Connecting an external mouse ......................2 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen Calibrating the pen ..........................4 Calibrating the touch ..........................4 Using the pen ............................5 Identifying the pen components ...................
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Using an optional external numeric keypad ..................16 5 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Index ................................... 18...
Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component Description TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. TouchPad light ●...
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. Setting TouchPad preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows®...
Using the digitizer and touch screen The digitizer allows you to make selections or activate items on the screen using the digitizer pen included with your computer. The touch screen allows you to make selections or activate items on the screen using your finger. The digitizer and touchscreen can function with the default calibration or with a calibration set by another user.
Calibrating the pen To calibrate the pen: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen Tablet Properties. Select the Calibrate Pen tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. ● Use a digitizer pen to tap in the exact center of each of the calibration markers. The calibration markers are displayed on the screen as plus signs (+).
Using the pen You can write with the pen in pen-specific programs, such as the Tablet PC Input Panel (select models only), in all Microsoft® Office applications, and in most other Windows programs and utilities. The information you write on the screen with the pen can be filed, searched, and shared among most Windows programs.
Storing the pen To store the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the computer. Chapter 2 Using the digitizer and touch screen...
Performing actions on the touch screen You can use a plastic computer pen or your fingernail to perform click or flick actions. The instructions in this section are based on the preferences set at the factory. To modify settings for recognized clicks and flicks, select Start >...
Changing or creating flick assignments To change or create flick assignments: Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input Devices > Flicks tab. Click Navigational flicks and editing flicks, and then click Customize. Follow the on-screen instructions to change or create a flick assignment. Click OK.
Setting touch screen preferences To set preferences for pen actions (clicks and flicks), visual feedback, and flicks, select Start > ▲ Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input Devices. These preferences are specific to the touch screen and the computer. To set preferences for left-handed or right-handed users, select Start >...
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 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. Function Hotkey Display system information.
Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ●...
Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your Web browser. Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. After you have set up your Internet or network services and your Web browser home page, you can press fn+f3 to quickly access your home page and the Internet.
Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Hibernation. Press fn+f5 to initiate Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your information is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off.
Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press fn+f12 to play the next track of the CD or the next section of the DVD. Chapter 3 Using the keyboard...
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 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.
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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.
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Index initiating QuickLock 13 storing 6 buttons opening Help and Support 11 using 5 TouchPad 1 opening Print Options pen holder 6 TouchPad on/off 1 window 11 pen tether eyelet 5 opening Web browser 12 Print Options window hotkey 11 switching screen image 12 clicks using 11...