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Using the keyboard

Identifying the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key or one of the function keys.

To use a hot key:

▲ Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hot key combination.

Hot key combination fn + esc fn + f3

Description fn + f4 fn + f6

Displays system information.

Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components turn off and power is conserved.

To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.

NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in system memory is saved to the hard drive.

The function of the fn + f3 hot key can be changed. For example, you can set the fn + f3 hot key to initiate Hibernation instead of Sleep. In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the fn + f3 hot key.

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.

Decreases speaker volume. fn + f7 Increases speaker volume.

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Hot key combination fn + f8

Description

Microphone on/off.

fn + f9 Decreases the screen brightness level.

fn + f10 Increases the screen brightness level.

fn + f11 Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.

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

Using the embedded numeric keypad

(1)

Component fn key

Description

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in combination with the num lk key.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

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(2)

Component

Embedded numeric keypad

(3) num lk key

Description

When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed in combination with the fn key.

NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off

Press fn + num lk to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn + num lk again to turn off the keypad.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is turned off while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad

You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions:

● To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key.

● To use the standard function of a keypad key while the keypad is on:

◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.

◦ Press and hold fn + shift to type in uppercase.

Using an optional external numeric keypad

Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example:

● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.

● When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.

When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on.

When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off.

To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work:

▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the computer.

Using pointing devices

NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external

USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

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Setting pointing device preferences

Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.

To access Mouse Properties:

● Select Start > Devices and Printers . Then right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings .

Using the pointing stick

Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.

Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off and on

To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.

The TouchPad light and onscreen display icons indicate the TouchPad status. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.

TouchPad light

Amber

Icon Description

Indicates that the TouchPad is off.

Off Indicates that the TouchPad is on.

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Navigating

To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.

Selecting

Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.

Using TouchPad gestures

The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the

TouchPad at the same time.

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.

To view the demonstration of a gesture:

1.

Click the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.

Click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon , and then click Pointing Device Properties .

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3.

Click the Device Settings tab, select the device in the window that is displayed, and then click

Settings .

4.

Select the gesture to activate the demonstration.

To turn the gestures on and off:

1.

Click the Show hidden icons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.

Click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon , and then click Pointing Device Properties .

3.

Click the Device Settings tab, select the device in the window that is displayed, and then click

Settings .

4.

Select the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off.

5.

Click Apply , and then click OK .

Scrolling

Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion.

NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.

Pinching/Zooming

Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.

● Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart.

● Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together.

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