HP ZBook 15 Mobile Keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Identifying the hot keys

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4 Keyboard and pointing devices

Using the keyboard

Identifying the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and one of the function keys.

NOTE: For more information on hot key locations, see Getting to know your computer on page 3.

To use a hot key:

▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.

hot key combination Description

fn+f3 Initiates Suspend, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components turn off and power is conserved.

To exit Suspend, briefly press the power button.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Suspend.

NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Suspend, the computer initiates

Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive.

fn+f4 Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer.

fn+ f6 Decreases speaker volume.

fn+f7 Increases speaker volume.

fn+f8 Mutes or restores microphone sound.

fn+f9 Decreases the screen brightness level.

fn+f10 Increases the screen brightness level.

fn+f11 Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.

NOTE: The keyboard backlight is turned on at the factory. To extend battery life, turn off the keyboard backlight.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Select Computer Control Center Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyFn key KeysFront Environmental Notices RightLeft See Using a USB device onRear Display Bottom Bottom Identifying wireless and network status icons Using an Internet service provider ISPCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Roaming to another networkPage Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Using the TouchPadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadSelecting Using TouchPad gesturesNavigating Scrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/ZoomingUsing the pointing stick Setting pointing device preferencesMultimedia Using the audio featuresAdjusting the volume Checking your audio functions Using the webcam select models onlyUsing video devices Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing power management Using the Power iconInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapterPage Handling drives Removing or replacing the service coverDrives Replacing the service cover Removing the service coverRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive External cards and devices Using memory cardsInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting a smart card Inserting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connectorMemory modules Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in the operating systemSetting passwords in Computer Setup Entering a Bios administrator password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordManaging a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing firewall software Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Select the Use Fingerprint Reader option Enrolling your fingerprintCreating backups Backup and RecoveryCreating restore media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and supportAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingComputer is unusually warm Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic discharge