HP 17.3 E0K82UA#ABA, E4S20UA#ABA, E4S17UA#ABA manual Using the TouchPad, Using TouchPad gestures

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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.

Some computer models may also have an integrated numeric keypad.

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 reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then

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

Using TouchPad gestures

A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer 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.

To view a demonstration of each gesture:

1.From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound.

2.Select Synaptics ClickPad.

3.Select a gesture to activate the demonstration.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing power Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Options, or see Managing power on Fn key KeysBottom Bottom Component LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsModeSteps Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcam select models only Using audioConnecting speakers Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats Audio select models onlyChecking the sound To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Using videoUsing Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyPinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Setting touch screen preferences select models onlyUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys select models only Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepRemoving a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Setting password protection on wakeupConserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Troubleshooting power problemsShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationType Description Connecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discTray-load When the disc tray opens normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing the primary hard drive Page Replacing the secondary hard drive select models only Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyAdding or replacing memory modules Using Disk CleanupPage Page Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Using the fingerprint reader Using HP SimplePass select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockPage Determining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringSee Creating HP Recovery media on Creating HP Recovery mediaRestore and recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the computer boot order Using HP Recovery media to recoverRemoving the HP Recovery partition Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks