Using the keyboard, Left-edge swipe | HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA specification

Left-edge swipe

The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly.

●Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between recently opened apps.

Using the keyboard

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type items, scroll and to perform the same functions as using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions.

TIP: The Windows logo key

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

from an open app or the Windows 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 Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys

Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions quickly. Several shortcuts will help you

with Windows 8 functions. Press the Windows logo key in combination with the key to perform the action.

For additional information on Windows 8 shortcut keys go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA manual Using the keyboard, Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys, Left-edge swipe

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Protecting the computer Viii Maintenance 102 Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access Left Rear Display Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Using a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Pinching/zooming Edge swipes select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysLeft-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGA Hdmi DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery power Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge time Inserting or removing the battery Identifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external devices Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using hard drives DrivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using optical drives select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Identifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discTray-load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics Support Contacting support Labels Component Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start up Computer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Wlan SIM DVD