HP DV6-3225DX manual Using the action keys, Connecting an external mouse

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Setting touchscreen preferences

To set touchscreen preferences:

●For clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch. These preferences are specific to the touchscreen and the computer.

●For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General tab. These preferences are specific to the touchscreen and the computer.

●For pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. These preferences apply to any pointing device in the system.

Connecting an external mouse

Connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse also connects to the computer by using optional docking device ports or optional expansion product.

Using the action keys

Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.

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 will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function. Refer to the “Setup Utility (BIOS)” chapter for additional information.

Icon Description

Opens Help and Support, which provides information about the Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the computer.

Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists.

Decreases the screen brightness level incrementally when holding down this key.

Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when holding down this key.

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 also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Components Select Mouse settingsTop components TouchPadDescription 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 modemIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick 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 Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Rotating PinchingCalibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models onlyPerforming clicks Performing actions on the touchscreenUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting 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 Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamSetting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Click Customize notification iconsViewing the current power plan Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a batterySelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Handling drives DrivesUsing optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Select Start ComputerSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDConfiguring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using Digital Media Slot cards External media 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 TroubleshootingCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent 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 tabSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers USB IndexIcons Maintenance
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