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4 Keyboard and pointing devices The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Using the keyboard ● Using pointing devices Using the keyboard Using the action keys Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard. The icons on the f1 through f8, f10, and f12 keys represent the action key functions. To activate a function, press and hold the key. You can disable the action key feature and revert back to standard settings. Using standard settings, you press the fn key and one of the function keys to activate the assigned function. For instructions on disabling the action key feature, see the "Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics" chapter in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. Icon Key f1 f2 Description Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists. Decreases the screen brightness level. f3 Increases the screen brightness level. Using the keyboard 25

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4
Keyboard and pointing devices
The following sections are included in this chapter:
●
Using the keyboard
●
Using pointing devices
Using the keyboard
Using the action keys
Action keys are used for performing customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top
of the keyboard.
The icons on the
f1
through
f8
,
f10
, and
f12
keys represent the action key functions. To activate a
function, press and hold the key.
You can disable the action key feature and revert back to standard settings. Using standard settings,
you press the
fn
key and one of the function keys to activate the assigned function. For instructions
on disabling the action key feature, see the “Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics” chapter in
the
HP Notebook Reference Guide
.
CAUTION:
Use extreme care when making changes. Errors can prevent the computer from
operating properly.
Icon
Key
Description
f1
Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and
computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting and links to support specialists.
f2
Decreases the screen brightness level.
f3
Increases the screen brightness level.
Using the keyboard
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