Asus C2K91UA#ABA, C2K07UAABA, 14-b013nr C2K07UA manual Using the TouchPad, Using TouchPad gestures

Page 36

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.

You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off or on

To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.

The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.

The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on the screen.

Using TouchPad gestures

A TouchPad allows you to control the pointing device on the screen using your fingers.

TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.

To view a demonstration of each gesture:

1.From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound.

2.Select Synaptics.

3.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.

To turn a gesture off or on:

1.From the Synaptics screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off.

2.Click Apply, and then click OK.

26 Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard

Image 36

Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing and sharing information Input power Viii Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Hibernation onButton, speakers, and subwoofer Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Ports, see Using a USB device onUsing audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing video Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorChecking the sound Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the keys Using the action keysUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys Shortcut Key DescriptionFunction Hot key Description Beats Audio Control PanelManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and Exiting User-Initiated HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settings Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaTo create HP Recovery media What you need to knowRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager Using HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexWlan