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5Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard

Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only).

NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.

Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine tasks.

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.

You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and

then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off or on

To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.

The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.

The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to manipulate items on the screen.

Using TouchPad gestures

A TouchPad allows you to control the poiner on the screen using your fingers.

TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on

a external mouse.

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.

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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 Best practices Starting rightFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareLeft side Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using Beats Audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Edge swipesTop-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysShortcut Key Description List of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Function Hot key DescriptionControl Panel Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Factory-sealed battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting an AC adapterShutting down turning off the computer Page Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard driveRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive on Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the display, sides, and coverTraveling with or shipping your computer Page 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 versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updateUsing 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 SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click IndexHdmi USB