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Using the keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do using touch gestures. The keyboard dock also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet. TIP: The Windows key on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen. NOTE: Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in this section. Using the keys You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations. Using the action keys NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet. An action key on the keyboard dock performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f4 and f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for that key. To use an action key function, press and hold the key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly. The keyboard dock action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS). See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 63 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. After you have disabled the action key feature on the keyboard dock, you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key. 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. Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. 46 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen

Section	Page
Starting right	11
Visit the HP Apps Store	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	13
Getting to know your computer	15
Finding your hardware and software information	15
Locating hardware	15
Locating software	15
Tablet edge components	16
Display	19
Keyboard dock	21
Top	21
TouchPad	22
Lights	23
Keys	24
Front	26
Right side	27
Rear side	28
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock	29
Locating system information	29
Changing your tablet's settings	29
Changing your tablet's view	29
Turning your tablet's autorotate lock on or off	30
Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness	30
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	31
One-finger slide	31
Tapping	32
Scrolling	32
2-finger pinch zoom	33
Rotating (select models only)	33
Edge swipes	34
Right-edge swipe	34
Left-edge swipe	34
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	35
Setting touch screen preferences	35
Using the on-screen keyboard	35
Connecting to a network	37
Connecting to a wireless network	37
Using the wireless controls	37
Using the wireless button	37
Using operating system controls	37
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	38
Using a WLAN	38
Using an Internet service provider	38
Setting up a WLAN	39
Configuring a wireless router	39
Protecting your WLAN	39
Connecting to a WLAN	40
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	41
Enjoying entertainment features	42
Multimedia features	42
Using the webcams	45
Using audio	45
Connecting speakers	45
Connecting headphones and microphones	45
Using Beats Audio	45
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	46
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	46
Testing your audio features	46
Using video	47
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	48
Setting up HDMI audio	49
Navigating the screen	50
Using the TouchPad and gestures	50
Tapping	51
Scrolling	52
2-finger pinch zoom	52
2-finger click	53
Rotating (select models only)	53
Flicking (select models only)	54
Edge swipes	54
Right-edge swipe	54
Left-edge swipe	55
Top-edge swipe	55
Using the keyboard and mouse	56
Using the keys	56
Using the action keys	56
Using Windows shortcut keys	57
Using the hot keys	57
Managing power	58
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	58
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	59
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	59
Setting password protection on wakeup	59
Using the power meter and power settings	60
Running on battery power	60
Factory-sealed battery	60
Finding battery information	60
Conserving battery power	61
Identifying low battery levels	61
Resolving a low battery level	61
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	61
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	61
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	61
Running on external AC power	62
Troubleshooting power problems	62
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)	63
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	63
Maintaining your computer	65
Improving performance	65
Handling drives	65
Using Disk Defragmenter	65
Using Disk Cleanup	66
Updating programs and drivers	66
Cleaning your computer	66
Cleaning procedures	67
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	67
Cleaning the sides or cover	67
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	67
Traveling with or shipping your computer	67
Securing your computer and information	69
Using passwords	69
Setting Windows passwords	70
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	70
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)	70
Using Internet security software	71
Using antivirus software	71
Using firewall software	72
Installing software updates	72
Installing critical security updates	72
Installing HP and third-party software updates	72
Securing your wireless network	72
Backing up your software applications and information	72
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	73
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	73
Updating the BIOS	73
Determining the BIOS version	73
Downloading a BIOS update	74
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	74
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	75
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	76
Creating recovery media and backups	76
Creating HP Recovery media	76
Restore and recovery	77
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	78
What you need to know	78
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	78
Using HP Recovery media to recover	79
Changing the computer boot order	79
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	79
Specifications	80
Input power	80
Operating environment	80
Electrostatic Discharge	81

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Using the keyboard and mouse

The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as

you do using touch gestures. The keyboard dock also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to

perform specific functions.

NOTE:

Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.

TIP:

The Windows key

on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from

an open app or the Windows desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous

screen.

NOTE:

Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard

functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the keys

You can quickly access information or perform functions by using certain keys and key combinations.

Using the action keys

NOTE:

Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.

An action key on the keyboard dock performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the

through

and

through

f12

keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.

To use an action key function, press and hold the key.

CAUTION:

Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the

computer from operating properly.

The keyboard dock action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup

Utility (BIOS). See

Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

on page

for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the

screen.

After you have disabled the action key feature on the keyboard dock, you can still perform each

function by pressing the

key in combination with the appropriate action key.

Icon

Key

Description

Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows

operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your

computer.

Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to

support.

Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For

example, if a monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key

alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to a

simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

Chapter 5

Navigating the screen