Compaq nc6140 TouchPad and Keyboard

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    TouchPad and Keyboard Document Part Number: 396325-001 December 2005 This guide explains the TouchPad and keyboard.
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    Initiate standby (fn+f3 2-3 Switch the screen image (fn+f4 2-3 View battery pack charge information (fn+f8) . . . . . 2-4 Decrease screen brightness (fn+f9 2-4 Increase screen brightness (fn+f10 2-4 Display system information (fn+esc 2-5 Using hotkeys with external keyboards 2-5 Quick Launch
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    Contents 3 Keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad 3-2 Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad 3-2 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 3-2 Using an external numeric keypad 3-3 Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work 3-3 Index iii Notebook Tour
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    computer TouchPad. Component 1 TouchPad* 2 Left TouchPad button* TouchPad and Keyboard Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking. Functions like the left button on an
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    TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. For details about TouchPad settings, refer to "Setting TouchPad preferences." Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go
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    has reached the edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default). ■ Button preference, which allows you to switch between left-hand and right-hand use (right-hand preference is enabled by default). Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails, are also found in Mouse Properties. To
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    2 Keyboard The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the computer. Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1 and either the esc key 2, or one of the function keys 3. The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f10 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey
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    information Clear battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Display system information Clear system information Press fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+esc or press OK Hotkey procedures To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard
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    is stored in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the computer is in standby, the power lights blink. The computer must monitor. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The fn+f4 hotkey can
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    devices that use them, are supported by the fn+f4 hotkey: ■ LCD (computer display battery pack. Battery pack locations are indicated by number: ■ Location 1 is the primary battery pack. ■ Location 2 is the optional travel battery pack. Decrease screen brightness (fn+f9) Press fn+f9 to decrease screen
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    . The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number. To clear the fn+esc display, press esc or press enter. Using hotkeys with external keyboards The following table describes how certain hotkey functions can be duplicated on external keyboards: Computer keys External keyboard keys
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    Quick Launch buttons to open frequently used applications. Component 1 Info Center button 2 Presentation an application, folder, file, or Web site, and simultaneously displays information on both the computer screen and on an external device that is connected to one of the following: ■ The external
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    Keyboard Using Quick Launch Buttons software Presentation Mode The Presentation Mode Quick Launch button turns Presentation mode on and off. Turning Presentation mode on opens an application, folder, file, or Web site that you specify. The image simultaneously displays on the computer screen and on
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    to an external display. You can modify the Presentation mode settings using the Quick Launch Button control panel. For more information, refer keyboard. The following sections provide instructions for setting preferences within the control panel. For additional on-screen information about any item on
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    Keyboard Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel You can access the Quick Launch Buttons control panel from the Start button or from an icon that you can display in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or on the Windows desktop. To access the Quick Launch Buttons control
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    tab. 3. Select an option from the list, or click Power Options to open the Power Options control panel to view or change the current power scheme. 4. To save your preferences and close the display, click OK. Showing the Welcome screen You can choose to show the Presentation Properties dialog box
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    , external display: 1. Connect an external display to your computer. 2. Click Automatically switch to external display. 3. Press the Presentation mode button. The power scheme changes to Presentation. ✎ You can alternate between displays by pressing the Presentation mode button. If you do this, the
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    Quick Launch Buttons icon in either the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, or on the Windows desktop. 2. Click the Zoom tab. 3. Use the sliders to adjust the font and icon size in the operating system, and to adjust title and menu font size in applications. 4. To synchronize
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    Keyboard Setting advanced preferences You can set icon and external keyboard assignments in the Quick Launch Button control panel. Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons icon To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, or on the
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    Keyboard Setting button assignments on an external keyboard If you are using an optional HP external keyboard that features Easy Access buttons, you can set Easy Access button assignments and schemes on the Settings tab. The Settings tab is disabled
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    Keyboard Info Center Info Center enables you to open the following software solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Help and Support ■ ProtectTools Security Manager ■ Software Setup ■ Wireless Assistant ■ System Information To access Info Center: 1. Press the Info Center button. - or - Select Start > Info Center.
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    3 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 1 2 3 4 Description num lock light num lk key Embedded numeric keypad fn key TouchPad and Keyboard 3-1
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    numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination. ■ To change off, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key. ■ To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on: ❏ Press and
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    Keypads Using an external numeric keypad Most keys on most external keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or off. (By default num
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    keys 2-1 Notebook Tour H hotkey commands alternate displays 2-3 battery charge information 2-4 decrease display brightness 2-4 display system information 2-5 increase display brightness 2-4 initiate standby 2-2, 2-3 hotkeys identifying 2-1 Quick Reference 2-2 using
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    num lock disabling 3-3 enabling 3-3 num lock key 3-1 num lock light 3-1 P power, schemes 2-10 Presentation mode button 2-6, 2-7 Presentation mode preferences, setting 2-9 Q 2-5 T tiling, setting preferences 2-11 TouchPad described 1-1 setting preferences 1-3 using 1-2 Index-2 Notebook Tour
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    to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
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TouchPad and Keyboard
Document Part Number: 396325-001
December 2005
This guide explains the TouchPad and keyboard.