HP 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA, 17.3 E7N75UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J92UA#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

Reveals system information when pressed in combination

 

 

with 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.

 

 

 

(5)

num lock key

Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad.

 

 

Press the key to alternate between the standard numeric

 

 

function found on an external keypad (this function is

 

 

turned on at the factory) and the navigational function

 

 

(indicated by the directional arrows on the keys).

 

 

NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the

 

 

computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is

 

 

turned back on.

 

 

 

(6)

Integrated numeric keypad

Set at the factory to function like an external numeric

 

 

keypad. To alternate between this numeric function and the

navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on the keys), press the num lock key.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page HP Quick Start select models only Starting rightBest practices Fun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Select User guidesSee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Hibernation onKeys Fn keyBottom Labels Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting a microphone Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypadFunction Hot key Description Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Running on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsRemoving a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discTray-load When the disc tray fails to open normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesTurn the computer upside down on a flat surface Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partitionChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan