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Pointing Devices and Keyboard User Guide...
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Table of contents 1 Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad preferences ... 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) ... 5 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) ...
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the vertical white line.
Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device or expansion product.
Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the one of the navigation keys (4). The icons on the through are discussed in the following sections. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Function Display system information.
Function Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. Stop an audio CD or a DVD. Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. Mute speaker sound Increase speaker sound Decrease speaker sound...
Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open your Web browser. Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the 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.
Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Hibernation. Press fn+f5 to initiate Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your information is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off.
Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press of the DVD. Muting speaker sound (fn+home) Press fn+home to mute speaker sound. Press the hotkey again to restore speaker sound. Increasing speaker sound (fn+pg up) Press fn+pg up...
Using the 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 Num lock light num lk Embedded numeric keypad Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the On: Num lock is on.
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.