Using The Keyboard And Mouse; Using The Keys; Using The Action Keys - HP Laptop User Giude

Using the keyboard and mouse

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform
specific functions .
TIP: The Windows logo key
from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to
the previous screen.
NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the keys

Your computer has special keys and key combinations that allow you to quickly access information or
perform specific functions.

Using the action keys

An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the
the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).
Using the instructions in
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.
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
Key Description
f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows
operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your
computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to
customer support.
f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For
example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the
screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous
display on both the computer and the monitor.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external
VGA video standard. This action key can also alternate images among other devices
that are receiving video information from the computer.
on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen
f1 through f12 keys illustrates
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Using the keyboard and mouse
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