Table of contents 1 Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences ..................... 1 Using the TouchPad ..........................1 Connecting an external mouse ......................2 2 Using the keyboard Using hotkeys ............................3 Displaying system information (fn+esc) ................4 Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) ................4 Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) ..................
Using pointing devices Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down. Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function. Connecting an external mouse You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer or an optional docking device or expansion product.
Using the keyboard Using hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the key (1) and either the key (2) or one of the function keys (3). The icons on the through keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. Function Hotkey Display system information.
Function Hotkey Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10 Play the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11 Play the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12 To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps: ●...
● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with HDMI ports) ● Composite video (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with composite-video-in jacks) NOTE: Composite video devices can be connected to the system only by using an optional docking device or expansion product.
Stopping an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to stop the play of an audio CD or a DVD. Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) While an audio CD or a DVD is playing, press fn+f11 to play the previous track of the CD or the previous section of the DVD.
Using keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Component Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key.
Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard.