HP DV5-2077CL manual Keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Using the action keys

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5 Keyboard and pointing devices

Using the keyboard

Using the action keys

Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions.

To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function.

NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility. If this feature is disabled in Setup Utility, you must press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function.

Icon	Key	Description

	f1	Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating
		system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your
		computer.
		Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support
		specialists.

	f2	Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key.

	f3	Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key.

	f4	Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For
		example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key 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 switch screen image key can also alternate images among
		other devices that are receiving video information from the computer.

	f5	Plays the previous track of a CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Input power Operating environment Viii Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutTouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Component DescriptionButtons Front KeysRight-side Left-side Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference GuideDisplay MediaSmart WebcamBottom Starting HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebEnabling HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarIdentifying the QuickWeb control icons Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb system tray icons Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Configuring the networkStarting Microsoft Windows Using an Internet service provider ISP NetworkingSetting up a new Wlan network Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to an existing Wlan Configuring a wireless router Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardUsing the action keys Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing keypads Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and offUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Rotating Maintenance Inserting or removing the batteryReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Updating programs and drivers Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Backup and recovery Recovery discsPerforming a system recovery Backing up your information Recovering using the recovery discsUsing Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore points When to create restore pointsLabels Customer supportContacting customer support Service tag Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Index JacksHdmi USB