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Using pointing devices, Setting pointing device preferences, Using the TouchPad

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Hotkey fn+f3 Description Increases the screen brightness level. fn+f4 fn+f5 fn+f6 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 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer. Opens a Web browser. NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or network services, this hotkey opens the Internet Connection Wizard. Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD. fn+f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD. fn+f8 Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. fn+f9 Decreases speaker volume. fn+f10 Increases speaker volume. fn+f11 Mutes or restores speaker sound. fn+f12 Turns the wireless feature on or off. NOTE: This hotkey does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up. 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. 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 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. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines. 28 Chapter 5 Keyboard and pointing devices

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Hotkey
Description
fn+f3
Increases the screen brightness level.
fn+f4
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
hotkey can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video
information from the computer.
fn+f5
Opens a Web browser.
NOTE:
Until you set up your Internet or network services, this hotkey opens the Internet Connection
Wizard.
fn+f6
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
fn+f7
Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
fn+f8
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
fn+f9
Decreases speaker volume.
fn+f10
Increases speaker volume.
fn+f11
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
fn+f12
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:
This hotkey does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a
wireless network must be set up.
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.
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 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. To scroll up and down
using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.
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Chapter 5
Keyboard and pointing devices