Using The Keyboard And Pointing Devices; Using The Action Keys - HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b000 User Manual

5 Using the keyboard and pointing
devices
Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with a keyboard and pointing device. Select models
also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you to do common tasks. The TouchPad
enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by an external mouse.
To customize pointing device settings, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options,
click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings >
Mouse and Touchpad to explore the pointing device features and to select preferred settings. Use
an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the
computer.
The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and hot keys allow you to perform specific
functions. For more details about the keyboard keys, see
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the action keys

An action key performs an assigned function. The icons on the
illustrate the assigned function for that key. The
To use an action key function, press the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).
See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 57
Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.
To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you must press the
combination with the appropriate action key.
CAUTION:
computer from operating properly.
Icon
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
Key Description
f1 Launches the Ubuntu Desktop Guide.
f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Keys on page
f1 through f4, and
f5 key performs the described function.
for instructions on opening
12.
f6 through f12
fn key in
Using the action keys
keys
27