HP DV6-3225DX manual Using the touchscreen select models only, Calibrating the touchscreen

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Using the touchscreen (select models only)

The touchscreen allows you to make selections or activate items on the screen using your finger.

The touchscreen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by another user. However, HP recommends calibrating the touchscreen. Calibration optimizes digitizer performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users.

Calibrating the touchscreen

To calibrate touch:

1.Double-click the calibration desktop icon. - or -

Select Start > Control Panel > Tablet Properties, and then select the Calibrate Touch tab.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

●Use your finger to touch the exact center of each of the calibration markers. The calibration markers are displayed on the screen as plus signs (+). This will calibrate the touch.

●Be sure to calibrate the touch for use in all 4 screen orientations. Use the screen rotate button on the display to rotate the screen to a new orientation.

●Do not change the screen orientation until you have completed the calibration.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Identifying hardware FeaturesSelect Start Control Panel System and Security TouchPad Select Mouse settingsComponents Top componentsDescription Function TouchPad buttonsLights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models onlyEsc key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantClick Properties Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad on and off Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Rotating PinchingCalibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models onlyPerforming clicks Performing actions on the touchscreenConnecting an external mouse Using the action keysSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesClick Customize notification icons Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryIdentifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a batterySelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Switching between graphics modes select models onlyClick Shut down Page Handling drives DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDChanging DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerSelecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveCD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tabDVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab CD, DVD, or BD does not play automaticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB IndexIcons Maintenance