HP 8760w SQ575UP#ABA manual Operating the Computer, To use the Fn hot keys, To use the touch pad

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Using Your Computer

Operating the Computer

Operating the Computer

To use the Fn hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate key.

Hot key	Does this
Fn+F1	Decreases the display’s brightness (TFT screens only)
Fn+F2	Increases the display’s brightness (TFT screens only)
Fn+F3	Decreases the display’s brightness (HPA screens only)
Fn+F4	Increases the display’s brightness (HPA screens only)
Fn+F5	Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and
	simultaneous displays
Fn+F7	Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound)
Fn+F8	Toggles the embedded numeric keypad on and off
Fn+Lock key*	Toggles Scroll Lock on and off (except on external keyboard)
Fn+Up arrow	Increases sound volume (except on external keyboard)
Fn+Down arrow	Decreases sound volume (except on external keyboard)

*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard:

To use the touch pad

The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen, is built into your computer.

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Contents HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Startup Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Startup Guide Edition History Page Contents Startup Guide Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To find more informationIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side viewFront view Rear and left side view Bottom view Status lights Setting Up the Computer To install the batteryTo connect AC power To connect a phone line To set up Windows To turn on the computerTo register your computer To reset your computer Page Using Your Computer Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keysTo use the touch pad Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Page Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption To use manual power managementSystem Hibernation Using Battery Power To check the battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning Page Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules Removing RAM Modules Page Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Startup Guide Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC To use the Reference GuideTo get help from the HP notebook web site To call HP for service and support Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair serviceTo prepare your computer for shipment Page Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Display problemsHard disk drive problems Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems Performance problemsPower and battery problems Startup problems Testing Hardware Operation Menu Recovering and Reinstalling Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskStartup Guide Page Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Bios Specifications Safety Information Power cordsBattery safety Laser safety Regulatory Information Canada Responsible PartyEuropean Union Japan RussiaInternational EMC Index LANUSB