FUNCTION KEYS AND BUTTONS
The function keys on your keyboard perform alternate operations shown in the list below. To access these, press Fn plus the appropriate function key (F1 through F12)
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* Available on select models.
Power Button — Press the power button once to turn on your computer. Press the power button again to initiate Hibernation.
Instant Internet, Search,
Volume Buttons — Control the volume with the volume buttons below the touchpad of your computer. Press “+” to increase the volume. Press
| QUICK REFERENCE |
| Display |
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PC Card Slot | Release Latch |
Fn Key |
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Touch Pad | Power Button |
Diskette Drive |
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TouchPad Buttons | Function Keys |
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Left Speaker |
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Instant Internet | CD/DVD Drive |
Access Button |
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Instant Search Button |
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Scroll Up/Down Button |
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Volume Up/Down Buttons | Battery Compartment |
Instant | Right Speaker |
Instant | Status Lights |
See your Presario User’s Guide for additional information on features illustrated. | |
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5Fan Vent
STATUS LIGHTS
Your computer has status lights located at the bottom center of the keyboard. Some of the lights are visible when the display panel is open or closed.
Power — Illuminates when the computer is on, and blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode.
Charging — Illuminates when the battery is charging: Flashes when the battery is low.
AC Adapter — Illuminates when you plug in the AC Adapter. When the AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery life is under 100%, the battery is charging.
Num Lock — Illuminates when the Number Lock is on. You can use the embedded numeric keypad to enter numbers.
Caps Lock — Illuminates when the Caps Lock is on. When used, letters are typed in uppercase.
Scroll Lock — Illuminates when the Scroll Lock is on; text that takes up more that a full screen scrolls up the screen
TOUCHPAD
The pointer on the screen follows your finger movements on the touchpad. You can use your finger as a pointer to draw lines or point to items on the desktop. To simulate a