HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Using the keys, Using the action keys, Icon Key Description

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TIP: The Windows logo key

on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen

from an open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen.

NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the keys

Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with certain keys and key combinations.

Using the action keys

An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys and f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.

To use an action key function, press and hold the key.

The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 63 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.

To activate the assigned function after you have disabled the action key feature, you must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Icon

Key

Description

 

 

 

 

f1

Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows

 

 

operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your

 

 

computer.

 

 

Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to

 

 

support.

 

 

 

 

f2

Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

 

 

 

 

f3

Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

 

 

 

 

f4

Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For

 

 

example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing this key alternates the

 

 

screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous

 

 

display on both the computer and the monitor.

 

 

Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external

 

 

VGA video standard. This action key can also alternate images among other devices

 

 

that are receiving video information from the computer.

 

 

 

 

f6

Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

 

 

 

 

f7

Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.

 

 

 

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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 resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareLeft side Right sideComponent Description See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls 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 Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio 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 Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery 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 Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information 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 Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives 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 Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the 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