HP Dv6-7020us manual Using the keyboard and pointing devices

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5Using the keyboard and pointing devices

Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation. In addition to the keyboard, a TouchPad allows you to perform on-screen functions. Your computer may also have an integrated numeric keypad. Select models also have special action keys or hot key functions to perform routine tasks simply.

In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

To customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search box in the upper right corner of the screen. Click Mouse.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideRight side Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamWebcam light On The webcam is in use Top TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Speakers Produce sound Keys By selecting Start Control Panel HardwareSound Beats Audio Control Panel Num lock key Bottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Select Start Control Panel HardwareUsing audio Connecting speakersUsing Beats Audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using the action keys Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Icon Key DescriptionF10 Using the hot keys Using the keypadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Running on external power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computerManaging and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the networkMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Locating your security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing HP SimplePass Registering fingerprintsUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Installing Windows security updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system Creating system restore points What you need to knowCreating a system restore point Tips for a successful backupBacking up system and personal information Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weakAudio problems Cannot connect to the wireless routerNetwork status icon is not displayed Power management problems Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter Page Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi