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... and off 24 Using TouchPad gestures 25 Scrolling 25 Pinching 26 Using the touch screen (select models only 26 Calibrating the touch screen 27 Performing actions on the touch screen 28 Performing clicks 28 Performing flicks 28 Changing or testing click settings 28 Changing... features ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio...
... and off 24 Using TouchPad gestures 25 Scrolling 25 Pinching 26 Using the touch screen (select models only 26 Calibrating the touch screen 27 Performing actions on the touch screen 28 Performing clicks 28 Performing flicks 28 Changing or testing click settings 28 Changing... features ...33 Identifying your multimedia components 34 Adjusting the volume ...35 Using the media activity keys 36 Multimedia software ...37 Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software 37 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 37 Installing multimedia software from a disc 37 Audio...
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To start QuickWeb: 1. Click an icon on your computer. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to launch a program. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2.
To start QuickWeb: 1. Click an icon on your computer. Turn on the QuickWeb Home screen to the Shut down button, and then click Restart. NOTE: To learn more about HP QuickWeb, refer to the software Help included with QuickWeb. 2 Chapter 1 Getting started Your computer restarts and displays the HP QuickWeb Home screen. Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) To start QuickWeb from Microsoft Windows: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to launch a program. The HP QuickWeb Home screen appears. 2.
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Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Mouse settings. 4 Chapter 2 Features Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad zone Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Mouse settings. 4 Chapter 2 Features Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad zone Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
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Launches the default Web browser. Initiates QuickLock. To initiate the Pause function for select models equipped with the touch screen). NOTE: If your keyboard has a backlight key (select models only), the fn key pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: Keyboards without the backlight ...
Launches the default Web browser. Initiates QuickLock. To initiate the Pause function for select models equipped with the touch screen). NOTE: If your keyboard has a backlight key (select models only), the fn key pressed in combination with the fn key. NOTE: Keyboards without the backlight ...
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... in by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object's size. However, HP recommends calibrating the touch screen. Calibration optimizes digitizer performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users. 26 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard To pinch:... ● Zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos. The touch screen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to...
... in by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers together to decrease an object's size. However, HP recommends calibrating the touch screen. Calibration optimizes digitizer performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users. 26 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard To pinch:... ● Zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos. The touch screen functions with the default calibration or with a calibration set by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to...
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.... ● Use your finger to touch the exact center of each of the calibration markers. Use the screen rotate button on the display to rotate the screen to calibrate the touch for use in all 4 screen orientations. Double-click the calibration desktop icon. - Using pointing devices 27 This will calibrate the touch. ●...
.... ● Use your finger to touch the exact center of each of the calibration markers. Use the screen rotate button on the display to rotate the screen to calibrate the touch for use in all 4 screen orientations. Double-click the calibration desktop icon. - Using pointing devices 27 This will calibrate the touch. ●...
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... the right to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Under Pen actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Performing actions on the touch screen Use a plastic computer pen or your fingernail to double-click as you would with the right button of an external mouse. ● Tap an item... twice to perform click or flick actions. NOTE: Pen button options are not recognized by some software programs. To perform flicks on the touch screen: ● Flick upward to scroll up. ● Flick downward to scroll down. ● Flick to the left button of an external mouse. ...
... the right to change or create a flick assignment. 4. Under Pen actions, select the action, and then click Settings. 3. Performing actions on the touch screen Use a plastic computer pen or your fingernail to double-click as you would with the right button of an external mouse. ● Tap an item... twice to perform click or flick actions. NOTE: Pen button options are not recognized by some software programs. To perform flicks on the touch screen: ● Flick upward to scroll up. ● Flick downward to scroll down. ● Flick to the left button of an external mouse. ...
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... using , pressing fn and one of the USB ports on the application you will need to press fn and an action key to the touch screen and the computer. ● For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General... clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input Devices. You can disable this key. Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key to the computer, pressing this feature is enabled at the top of the action keys opens...
... using , pressing fn and one of the USB ports on the application you will need to press fn and an action key to the touch screen and the computer. ● For left-handed or right-handed users, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > General... clicks, flicks, and visual feedback, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input Devices. You can disable this key. Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key to the computer, pressing this feature is enabled at the top of the action keys opens...
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... network must be set up. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off (select models only). 30 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard The f4 key (switch screen image key) also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Stops audio or.... NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Initiates QuickLock. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of the computer screen and copies it to the clipboard.
... network must be set up. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off (select models only). 30 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard The f4 key (switch screen image key) also alternates images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Stops audio or.... NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. Initiates QuickLock. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of the computer screen and copies it to the clipboard.
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... loosen and remove debris. 32 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard A vacuum cleaner deposits household debris on the keyboard surface. A can blow air around on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad cause the pointer to clean the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with...
... loosen and remove debris. 32 Chapter 4 Pointing devices and keyboard A vacuum cleaner deposits household debris on the keyboard surface. A can blow air around on the screen. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad cause the pointer to clean the keyboard. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with...
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...(select models only) software HP MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) turn the computer into the optical drive. 2. Using other preinstalled multimedia software: 1. To locate other preinstalled multimedia software NOTE: Some programs might be located in full-screen. ● Photo and video... the Media Application key. Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from the Internet. ● Touch screen settings and preferences with the integrated webcam) to YouTube. ● Pandora Internet radio (North America only)-Listen to music selected...
...(select models only) software HP MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) turn the computer into the optical drive. 2. Using other preinstalled multimedia software: 1. To locate other preinstalled multimedia software NOTE: Some programs might be located in full-screen. ● Photo and video... the Media Application key. Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from the Internet. ● Touch screen settings and preferences with the integrated webcam) to YouTube. ● Pandora Internet radio (North America only)-Listen to music selected...
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...pictures and video to the device. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press the f4 key (switch screen image key) to transfer the image to create presentations. ● Connect external video devices. ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select... monitor port. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the desktop. 4. Repeatedly pressing the f4 key alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 40 Chapter 5 Multimedia Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects ...
...pictures and video to the device. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press the f4 key (switch screen image key) to transfer the image to create presentations. ● Connect external video devices. ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select... monitor port. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the desktop. 4. Repeatedly pressing the f4 key alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 40 Chapter 5 Multimedia Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects ...
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... other supported external display. Click OK. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Press the f4 key (switch screen image key) to switch the image between the display devices connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the...
... other supported external display. Click OK. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. Press the f4 key (switch screen image key) to switch the image between the display devices connected to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition TV, to the...
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...; Press a key on external power. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
...; Press a key on external power. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
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...of the taskbar. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Click OK. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen where you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of ...button. NOTE: If a password is running on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation, click Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance. The power lights illuminate, and you return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. ...
...of the taskbar. Click Customize notification icons. 3. Click OK. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights illuminate, and you return to the screen where you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of ...button. NOTE: If a password is running on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation, click Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance. The power lights illuminate, and you return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. ...
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WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while on , the Battery Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When disconnecting from HP. To increase display brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. 46 Chapter 6 Power management External AC power is turned on board an aircraft. To reduce...
WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while on , the Battery Meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When disconnecting from HP. To increase display brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. 46 Chapter 6 Power management External AC power is turned on board an aircraft. To reduce...
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... the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is off and disconnected from HP. To increase display brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery... Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. When the computer is connected to AC...
... the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is off and disconnected from HP. To increase display brightness, press the Increase Screen Brightness key or reconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery... Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. When the computer is connected to AC...
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... fire or water. For more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Press the Decrease Screen Brightness key or Increase Screen Brightness key to high temperatures for more information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this ... external contacts. Battery Check notifies you to the computer, and other factors. NOTE: Check a stored battery every 6 months. NOTE: HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity light illuminates greenyellow. 54 Chapter 6 Power management ● Disconnect external devices that are...
... fire or water. For more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using . ● Press the Decrease Screen Brightness key or Increase Screen Brightness key to high temperatures for more information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices included with this ... external contacts. Battery Check notifies you to the computer, and other factors. NOTE: Check a stored battery every 6 months. NOTE: HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity light illuminates greenyellow. 54 Chapter 6 Power management ● Disconnect external devices that are...
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...computer shuts down . To shut down . Switching between graphics modes (select models only) The computer is equipped with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows Shut down command. The Shut down the computer when: ● Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the ... then turns off the display and computer. When switching from AC power to conserve battery life. While the computer switches modes, the screen goes blank for an extended period. Save your work, and close all programs before shutting down the computer: 1. Switching between graphics...
...computer shuts down . To shut down . Switching between graphics modes (select models only) The computer is equipped with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows Shut down command. The Shut down the computer when: ● Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the ... then turns off the display and computer. When switching from AC power to conserve battery life. While the computer switches modes, the screen goes blank for an extended period. Save your work, and close all programs before shutting down the computer: 1. Switching between graphics...
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... . Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn on the...
... . Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. The airport security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn on the...