HP dm4-1162us, dm4-1160us manual Using TouchPad gestures, Scrolling

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Using TouchPad gestures

The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections.

The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory. To disable or reenable these gestures:

1.Double-click on the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab.

2.Select the device, and then click Settings.

3.Select the gesture that you want to disable or reenable.

4.Click Apply, and then click OK.

NOTE: Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are disabled at the factory. To view and enable these features, click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Select the device, and then click Settings.

Scrolling

Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion.

NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.

Pinching/Zooming

Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.

To pinch:

Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart to gradually increase the object’s size.

Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together to gradually decrease the object’s size.

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Contents HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 Features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadComponent Description Power light White Power is on LightsPower button and fingerprint reader Panel System and Security Power OptionsKeys Fn keyFront components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Display components Wireless antennas Bottom componentsComponent Description Labels Additional hardware componentsComponent Description Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking Icon Name DescriptionUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Network icon is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Using TouchPad gestures ScrollingUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPointing devices and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keysMultimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsUsing the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing the external monitor port VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Identifying the installed optical drive Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyOptical drive Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe CD orPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drivePreventing playback disruptions Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDevice driver must be reinstalled Movie is not visible on an external displayWebcam Obtaining the latest HP device driversAdjusting webcam properties Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansConnecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterIdentifying batteries Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Calibrating a battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepDischarge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Switching between graphics modes select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Click Shut downIdentifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecurity Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPassword Function Administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader Locating the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows HP QuickWeb Disabling and enabling QuickWebSetup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self TestSoftware updates Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and driversPage Backup and Recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointPerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics IndexDVD-ROM SIM SSD