Using The Keyboard And Mouse; Using The Keys; Using The Action Keys - HP Notebook Computer User Manual

Using the keyboard and mouse

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
TIP: The Windows key
an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows 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

You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations.

Using the action keys

An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the
(select models only), and the
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
CAUTION:
computer from operating properly.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).
See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 46
instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the
screen.
After you have disabled the action key feature, you can still perform each function by pressing the
key in combination with the appropriate action key.
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30 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen
on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from
f6 through
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). 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
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, repeatedly 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.
f5 On select models, turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on.
NOTE:
f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.
To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
f1 through f4 keys, the
for
f5 key
fn