HP Provantage F3F15UA#ABA manual Keys, Fn key

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Keys

Component		Description

(1)	esc key	Reveals system information when pressed in combination
		with the fn key.

(2)	fn key	Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
		in combination with the spacebar, or the esc key.

(3)	Windows key	Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
		Windows desktop.
		NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
		the previous screen.

(4)	Action keys	Execute frequently used system functions.
		NOTE: The wireless button f12 turns the wireless devices
		on and off.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Starting right Revert to the familiar Start screen select models onlyVisit the HP Apps Store select models only Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesStarting right Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Managing your audio and video files select models onlyUsing audio Using video Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cableSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Tapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Finger clickTop-edge swipe select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Manually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC power Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Page Using passwords Securing your computer and informationSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJacks