Using The Keyboard And Mouse; Using The Keys; Using The Action Keys - HP Notebook User Manual

Using the keyboard and mouse

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard dock also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
TIP: The Windows key
an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous
screen.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the keys

You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations.

Using the action keys

NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
An action key on the keyboard dock performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the
through f4
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
CAUTION:
computer from operating properly.
The keyboard dock action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup
Utility (BIOS). See
for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the
screen.
After you have disabled the action key feature on the keyboard dock, you can still perform each
function by pressing the
Icon
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on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from
and f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 63
fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
Key Description
f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows
operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your
computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to
support.
f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key
alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a
simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
f1