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 Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f1) .................. 4 Increasing screen brightness (fn+f2) ...................
Using pointing devices Component Description TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. 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 light White: TouchPad is enabled. ●...
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. 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.
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 represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. Function Hotkey Display system information.
Function Hotkey Play the previous track or section on an audio CD, a DVD, fn+f9 or a BD. Play, pause, or resume an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f10 Play the next track on an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f11 Stop an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard.
Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD (fn+f9) While an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is playing, press fn+f9 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of the DVD or BD. Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD (fn+f10) fn+f10 hotkey functions only when an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is inserted:...
Using 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 Description Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the num lk key.
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! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard.