Table of contents 1 Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences ..................... 1 Using the TouchPad ..........................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 pointing devices Component Description TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. 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 on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines. 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.
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 and the spacebar represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Function Hotkey Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f11 or a BD. Play the next track on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f12 To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ●...
Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Connect to the Internet 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 Sleep (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep. Press fn+f5 to initiate Sleep. When Sleep is initiated, your information is stored in system memory, the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the computer is in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. The computer must be on before you can initiate Sleep.
Stopping an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to stop the play of an audio CD or a DVD. Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press fn+f11 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of the DVD.
Using the keypads The computer has an integrated numeric keypad and also supports an optional numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Component Description num lk ● Enables/disables the integrated numeric keypad. – or – ●...
Using an integrated numeric keypad Keys on the integrated numeric keypad function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, keypad keys type numbers. ●...
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.