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Table of contents 1 Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad ... 1 Setting TouchPad preferences ... 2 Connecting an external mouse ... 2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ... 3 Displaying system information (fn+esc) ... 4 Opening Help and Support (fn+f1) ... 4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) ...
Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. Component TouchPad light TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* Right TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone* TouchPad on/off button *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >...
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 To access Mouse Properties, select Start >...
Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the The icons on the through are discussed in the following sections. Function Display system information. Open Help and Support. Open the Print Options window. Open a Web browser. Alternate between computer display and external display. Initiate Hibernation.
Function Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ● Briefly press the –...
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 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) 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. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Hibernation. The computer must be on before you initiate Hibernation.
Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press section of the DVD. Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press of the DVD.
Using the 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 Num lock light num lock Embedded numeric keypad Chapter 3 Using the keypads Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the...
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.
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! a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard.