Using Pointing Devices; Setting Pointing Device Preferences; Using The Touchpad; Turning The Touchpad Off And On - HP Pavilion dm1-4200 Getting Started Manual

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Using pointing devices

NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external
USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Setting pointing device preferences

Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click
speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the listing that
represents your computer, and select Mouse settings.

Using the TouchPad

NOTE: The TouchPad on your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this
section. See
on your computer.
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the buttons on an external mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off and on

To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
NOTE: The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
The TouchPad light and on-screen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is
turned off or on. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.
Key Description
f10 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down this key.
f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:
Getting to know your computer on page 5
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
for specific information about the TouchPad
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