HP 14t-r000 User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 36
Using the keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Using ALT GR key combinations
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5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation. In addition to the keyboard, a TouchPad allows you to perform on-screen functions. Select models also have special action keys or hot key functions to perform routine tasks simply. In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, 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. To customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search box in the upper right corner of the screen. Click Mouse. Using the keyboard The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and hot keys allow you to perform specific functions. For more details about the keyboard keys, see Keys on page 11. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section. Using ALT GR key combinations Some countries have keyboards with an ALT GR key that is used for special key combinations. To type the rupee symbol on a keyboard that includes this key, use the alt gr+4 key combination. Region-specific keyboards in India can use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for the rupee symbol. To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to the Microsoft Office website, http://www.office.microsoft.com, and search for ALT GR. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 keys and f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an action key function, press and hold the key. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 54 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your computer. 26 Chapter 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices