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HP Pavilion dv8-1000 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pointing Devices and Keyboard User Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of common to most models. Some features Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences ..................... 2 Using the TouchPad ..........................2 Connecting an external mouse ......................2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ............................3 Displaying system information ..................... 4 Opening Help and Support ....................4 Opening the Print Options window ..................

  • Page 5: Using Pointing Devices

    Using pointing devices The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad. 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.

  • Page 6: Setting Pointing Device Preferences

    Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go.

  • Page 7: Using The Keyboard

    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. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

  • Page 8: Displaying System Information

    Function Hotkey Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9 Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ●...

  • Page 9: Opening A Web Browser

    Opening a Web browser Press fn+f3 to open your Web browser. Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet 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.

  • Page 10: Initiating Sleep

    Initiating Sleep 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.

  • Page 11: Stopping An Audio Cd Or A Dvd

    Stopping an audio CD or a DVD 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 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.

  • Page 12: Using Keypads

    Using 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 Alternates between the navigation and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad. NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off will be reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

  • Page 13: Using An Optional External Numeric Keypad

    Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off (num lock is turned off at the factory): ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ●...

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Touchpad And Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 15: Index

    Index scroll zone, TouchPad 1 buttons integrated numeric keypad, Sleep hotkey 6 TouchPad 1 identifying 8 system information hotkey 4 TouchPad on/off 1 keyboard 3 TouchPad composite video 5 keyboard hotkeys, identifying 3 identifying 1 keypad, external TouchPad buttons, identifying 1 num lock 9 TouchPad light, identifying 1 display...

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