HP 8770w Using keypads

Hot key	Description
combination

fn+f4	Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a
	monitor is connected to the computer, fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to
	monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
	Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
	standard. The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video
	information from the computer.

fn+f6	Decreases speaker volume.

fn+f7	Increases speaker volume.

fn+f8	Launches HP Power Assistant. Displays charge information for all installed batteries. The display
	indicates which batteries are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery.

fn+f9	Decreases the screen brightness level.

fn+f10	Increases the screen brightness level.

fn+f12	Turns the keyboard backlight (select models only) on and off.
	The fn+f12 key toggles the keyboard backlight brightness level in the following order:
	1.	Off
	2.	Full brightness level
	3.	Half brightness level
	NOTE: The keyboard backlight is turned on at the factory. To extend battery life, turn off the
	keyboard backlight.

Using keypads

The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad. The computer also supports an optional external numeric keypad, or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents Page Page Page 1 Welcome Finding information Page 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Page Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) Page Keys Front Page Right Left Rear Display Bottom Page 3 Networking Using an Internet service provider (ISP) Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WLAN Setting up a new WLAN network Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WLAN 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Identifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Navigating Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Page Scrolling Pinching/Zooming Rotating Flicking 5 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery Page Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service door Replacing the service door Page Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Intel Smart Response Technology (select models only) Removing the primary hard drive Removing the secondary hard drive Installing the primary hard drive Page Installing the secondary hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drive Page Replacing an optical drive Page Adding or replacing memory modules Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the service door Page Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the keyboard Page Page Page Page Using the DreamColor display (select models only) Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 6 Backup and recovery Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Creating recovery media Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) 7 Support Contacting support Labels 8 Specifications Input power Operating environment Index