HP dm4-1160us manual Using the action keys, Connecting an external mouse, Icon Action Description

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Connecting an external mouse

You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device or 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 action.

NOTE: Depending on the application you are using, pressing fn and one of the action keys will open a specific shortcut menu within that application.

NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to pressing the fn key and one of the function keys to activate the assigned function.

Icon	Action	Description

	Help and Support	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.

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

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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 Identifying the hardware FeaturesTop components TouchPadLights Component Description Power light White Power is onPanel System and Security Power Options Power button and fingerprint readerFn key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennasComponent Description Additional hardware components LabelsComponent Description Identifying wireless and network status icons Using wireless devicesNetworking Icon Name DescriptionUsing the wireless action key Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred Wlan network Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayedCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devices Using the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesConnecting an external mouse Using the action keysIcon Action Description Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Using the media activity functionsMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software Opening preinstalled multimedia softwareUsing other multimedia software Connecting external audio devices Installing multimedia software from a discAudio Checking your audio functionsUsing the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the external monitor port VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe CD orPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD, DVD, or BD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive TroubleshootingDisc does not play Preventing playback disruptionsMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Using the battery meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansConnecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully charge the batteryFully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Switching between graphics modes select models onlyStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerDrives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareReplacing the hard drive Page Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceConnecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Page External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Adding or replacing memory modules Memory modulesPage Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecurity Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPassword Function Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Disabling and enabling QuickWeb HP QuickWebStarting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuUpdating the Bios Software updatesDetermining the Bios version Updating programs and drivers Downloading a Bios updatePage Creating recovery discs Backup and RecoveryBacking up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM SIM SSD