HP B5F63UAR#ABA manual Using the keyboard and pointing devices

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5Using the keyboard and pointing devices

Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with a keyboard and pointing device. Select models also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you to do common tasks. The TouchPad enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by an external mouse.

To customize pointing device settings, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search box in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click Mouse to explore the pointing device features and to select preferred settings. Use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and hot keys allow you to perform specific functions. For more details about the keyboard keys, see Keys on page 11.

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

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsComponent Description Speakers Produce sound Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information FrontComponent Description Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left sideGetting to know your computer Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LANPage Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting headphones Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting speakersChecking the sound Using videoConnecting a microphone Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Selecting NavigatingSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerUsing Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterSelecting a power plan Setting password protection on wakeupRemoving a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsShutting down the computer Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batterySelect Start Shut down Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesPage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterAdding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Locating your security software Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationPassword Function Setting Windows passwordsUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Installing Windows security updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockDetermining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage What you need to know Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Creating recovery media to recover the original systemBacking up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsCreating a system restore point Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Tips for a successful backupRestoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Recovering the original system using HP Recovery ManagerRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyPage Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Resolving a low battery level Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan