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9 Pointing devices and keyboard 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 device, and select Mouse settings. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines. NOTE: For more information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to the "Touchpad" section earlier in this guide The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad as described in the following sections. The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory. To disable or reenable these gestures: 1. Double-click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab 2. Select the device, and then click Settings 3. Select the check box to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture. 4. Click Apply and then click OK. Scrolling Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion. NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. Setting pointing device preferences 57

Section	Page
Getting started	11
Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)	12
Knowing the parts	13
Identifying the hardware	13
Top components	13
TouchPad	13
Lights	14
Keys	15
Front components	15
Right-side components	16
Left-side components	17
Display components	18
Bottom components	19
Removing the bottom panel	19
Wireless antennas	20
Additional hardware components	21
Identifying the labels	21
Power management	23
Setting power options	23
Using power-saving states	23
Initiating and exiting Sleep	23
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	24
Using power plans	24
Viewing the current power plan	24
Selecting a different power plan	24
Customizing power plans	25
Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation	25
Using external AC power	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Using battery power	26
Displaying the remaining battery charge	27
Finding battery information in Help and Support	27
Using Battery Check	27
Inserting or removing the battery	27
Charging a battery	28
Maximizing battery discharge time	29
Managing low battery levels	29
Identifying low battery levels	29
Resolving a low battery level	30
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	30
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	30
Calibrating a battery	30
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	30
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep	31
Step 3: Discharge the battery	31
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	33
Disposing of a used battery	33
Shutting down the computer	33
Internet	35
Connecting to a wired network	36
Connecting to a wireless network	37
Using wireless devices	37
Identifying wireless and network icons	37
Using the wireless controls	38
Using the wireless action key	38
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	38
Using Wireless Assistant software	39
Using operating system controls	39
Using a WLAN	39
Setting up a WLAN	40
Protecting your WLAN	40
Connecting to a WLAN	41
Roaming to another network	42
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	43
Inserting a SIM	43
Removing a SIM	44
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	46
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	46
Multimedia	47
Multimedia features	47
Identifying your multimedia components	47
Adjusting the volume	49
Using the media activity action keys	51
Multimedia software	51
Using preinstalled multimedia software	52
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	52
Audio	53
Connecting external audio devices	53
Checking your audio functions	53
Video	54
Connecting an external monitor or projector	54
Webcam	55
Security	56
Protecting the computer	56
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	57
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	57
Administrator password	58
Managing an administrator password	58
Entering an administrator password	58
Power-on password	58
Managing a power-on password	59
Entering a power-on password	59
Using antivirus software	60
Using firewall software	61
Installing critical updates	62
Digital cards	63
Inserting a digital card	63
Removing a digital card	64
USB devices	65
Using a USB device	65
Connecting a USB device	65
Removing a USB device	65
Pointing devices and keyboard	67
Setting pointing device preferences	67
Using the TouchPad	67
Scrolling	67
Pinching	68
Rotating	68
Connecting an external mouse	69
Using the keyboard	69
Using the action keys	69
Using hotkeys	70
Using the touch screen (select models only)	72
Tapping (or clicking)	72
Flicking	72
Dragging	72
Scrolling	72
Rotating	73
Pinching	73
Setting touch screen preferences	74
Drives	75
Identifying installed drives	75
Handling drives	75
Using external drives	76
Using optional external devices	77
Memory modules	78
Updating software	82
Updating the BIOS	83
Determining the BIOS version	83
Downloading a BIOS update	83
Updating programs and drivers	85
Changing QuickWeb settings	86
Disabling and enabling QuickWeb	86
Setup Utility	87
Starting Setup Utility	87
Using Setup Utility	87
Changing the language of Setup Utility	87
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	87
Displaying system information	88
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	88
Exiting Setup Utility	88
Setup Utility menus	89
Main menu	89
Security menu	89
System Configuration menu	89
Diagnostics menu	90

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Pointing devices and keyboard

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 device, and select

Mouse settings

Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer

to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and

down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.

NOTE:

For more information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to the “Touchpad” section

earlier in this guide

The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two

fingers on the TouchPad as described in the following sections.

The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory. To disable or reenable

these gestures:

Double-click the

Synaptics

icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then

click the

Device Settings

tab

Select the device, and then click

Settings

Select the check box to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture.

Click

Apply

and then click

Scrolling

Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers on the

TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion.

NOTE:

Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.

Setting pointing device preferences