HP Compaq V5224TU User Manual
Notebook PC User Guide
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First Edition December 2005
Document Part Number: 397373-001
Table of contents
1 Notebook Tour
Components ...........................................................................................................................................1
Top components ....................................................................................................................2
Keys ......................................................................................................................2
TouchPad ..............................................................................................................3
Buttons and switches ............................................................................................4
Lights .....................................................................................................................5
Display components ..............................................................................................6
Front components ..................................................................................................................6
Rear components ...................................................................................................................7
Right-side components ..........................................................................................................7
Left-side components .............................................................................................................9
Bottom components .............................................................................................................10
Wireless antennae (select models only) ..............................................................................11
Additional hardware components ........................................................................................12
Labels ...................................................................................................................................13
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................14
Operating environment ........................................................................................................14
Rated input power ................................................................................................................14
Expansion port input/output signals .....................................................................................15
2 TouchPad and Keyboard
TouchPad .............................................................................................................................................17
Using the TouchPad ............................................................................................................18
Using an external mouse .....................................................................................................18
Setting TouchPad preferences ............................................................................................18
Keyboard ..............................................................................................................................................19
Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................19
Hotkey quick reference .......................................................................................20
Hotkey procedures ..............................................................................................20
Display and clear system information (fn+esc) ...................................................20
Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1) .........................................................21
Open the Print Options window (fn+f2) ...............................................................21
Open a Web browser (fn+f3) ...............................................................................21
Switch the screen image (fn+f4) .........................................................................22
Initiate standby (fn+f5) ........................................................................................22
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6) ....................................................................................23
Decrease screen brightness (fn+f7) ....................................................................23
Increase screen brightness (fn+f8) .....................................................................23
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Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9) .......................................23
Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) ..................................................................23
Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11) ......................23
Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12) .............................23
Keypads ................................................................................................................................................24
Using the embedded numeric keypad .................................................................................24
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .....................................24
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ...............................25
Using an external numeric keypad ......................................................................................25
Enabling or disabling num lock mode as you work .............................................25
Power control and light locations ..........................................................................................................27
Power sources ......................................................................................................................................29
Connecting the AC adapter .................................................................................................30
Standby and hibernation .......................................................................................................................31
Standby ................................................................................................................................31
Hibernation ...........................................................................................................................31
Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown .........................................................................32
When you leave your work ..................................................................................32
When a reliable power supply is unavailable ......................................................32
When using wireless communication or readable or writable media (select
models only) ........................................................................................................33
Default power settings ..........................................................................................................................34
Turning the computer or display on or off ............................................................................34
Using emergency shutdown procedures .............................................................................34
Initiating or resuming from standby .....................................................................................35
Initiating or restoring from hibernation .................................................................................36
Power options .......................................................................................................................................37
Accessing Power Options Properties ..................................................................................37
Displaying the Power Meter icon .........................................................................................37
Setting or changing a power scheme ..................................................................................38
Setting a security prompt .....................................................................................................38
Processor performance controls ..........................................................................................................39
Battery packs ........................................................................................................................................40
Inserting or removing a battery pack ...................................................................................40
Charging a battery pack .......................................................................................................41
Monitoring the charge of the battery pack ..........................................................42
Obtaining accurate charge information ..............................................42
Displaying charge information on the screen .....................................42
Viewing charge displays ....................................................42
Interpreting charge indicators ............................................42
Managing low-battery conditions .........................................................................................43
Identifying low-battery conditions ........................................................................43
Low-battery condition .........................................................................43
Critical low-battery condition ..............................................................43
Resolving low-battery conditions ........................................................................44
When external power is available ......................................................44
When a charged battery pack is available .........................................44
When no power source is available ...................................................44
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When the computer cannot restore from hibernation .........................44
Calibrating a battery pack ....................................................................................................45
When to calibrate ................................................................................................45
How to calibrate ..................................................................................................45
Step 1: Charging the battery pack ......................................................45
Step 2: Discharging the battery pack .................................................46
Step 3: Recharging the battery pack ..................................................47
Conserving battery power ....................................................................................................47
Conserving power as you work ...........................................................................47
Selecting power conservation settings ...............................................................48
Storing a battery pack ..........................................................................................................48
Disposing of a used battery pack .........................................................................................48
Drive care .............................................................................................................................................49
IDE drive light .......................................................................................................................................50
Hard drive .............................................................................................................................................51
Optical drives ........................................................................................................................................54
Inserting an optical disc .......................................................................................................55
Removing an optical disc (with power) ................................................................................56
Removing an optical disc (without power) ...........................................................................57
Avoiding standby or hibernation ..........................................................................................58
5 Multimedia
Multimedia hardware ............................................................................................................................59
Using the optical drive .........................................................................................................59
Identifying the installed optical drive ...................................................................59
Inserting an optical disc .......................................................................................60
Removing an optical disc (with power) ...............................................................61
Removing an optical disc (without power) ..........................................................62
Using media activity hotkeys ...............................................................................................63
Using the audio features ......................................................................................................64
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................65
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................65
Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) .................................................65
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................................................66
Using the video features ......................................................................................................67
Using the external monitor port ...........................................................................67
Using the S-Video-out jack .................................................................................68
Remote control (select models only) ...................................................................................69
HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) ...................................................69
Inserting the battery (PC Card version) ..............................................70
Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot ..................................72
Button quick reference (PC Card version) .........................................73
HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) component
functions .............................................................................................76
HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) ............................................77
Inserting the battery (ExpressCard version) ......................................77
Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot ...........................79
Button quick reference (ExpressCard version) ..................................80
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Multimedia software ..............................................................................................................................84
Identifying preinstalled multimedia software ........................................................................84
Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only) ...........................................84
Using multimedia software ...................................................................................................85
Protecting playback ..............................................................................................................86
Protecting the CD or DVD write process .............................................................................86
Changing DVD region settings ............................................................................................87
Observing the copyright warning .........................................................................................87
6 External Media Cards
Media Reader cards (select models only) ............................................................................................89
Inserting a digital card ..........................................................................................................90
Stopping or removing a digital card .....................................................................................91
PC Cards (select models only) .............................................................................................................92
Configuring a PC Card .........................................................................................................92
Inserting a PC Card .............................................................................................................93
Stopping or removing a PC Card .........................................................................................93
ExpressCards .......................................................................................................................................95
Selecting an ExpressCard ...................................................................................................95
Configuring an ExpressCard ................................................................................................95
Inserting an ExpressCard ....................................................................................................96
Stopping or removing an ExpressCard ................................................................................98
HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) component
functions .............................................................................................83
Troubleshooting the remote control ....................................................................83
7 External Devices
Using a USB device ..............................................................................................................................99
Connecting a USB device ....................................................................................................99
Stopping a USB device ......................................................................................................100
Required USB software .....................................................................................................100
Using a 1394 device (select models only) ..........................................................................................101
Connecting a 1394 device .................................................................................................101
Stopping a 1394 device .....................................................................................................101
Required 1394 software .....................................................................................................101
Using the expansion port ....................................................................................................................102
8 Memory Modules
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................103
Effects of increasing memory .............................................................................................................107
Video memory settings (select models only) ......................................................................................108
9 Wireless (Select Models Only)
Wireless features ................................................................................................................................109
Identifying an 802.11 wireless device .................................................................................................109
Wireless controls ................................................................................................................................110
802.11 wireless devices (select models only) ....................................................................................111
Setting up a WLAN in your home ......................................................................................112
Connecting to a WLAN in your home ................................................................................113
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Connecting to a public WLAN ............................................................................................113
Using wireless security features ........................................................................................113
Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ................................................................................114
10 Modem and Local Area Network
Modem ................................................................................................................................................115
Connecting the modem cable ............................................................................................116
Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter .......................................................117
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................117
Viewing the current country selection ...............................................................117
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................118
Solving travel connection problems ..................................................................119
Using preinstalled communication software ......................................................................120
Local area networks ...........................................................................................................................121
11 Security
Security features .................................................................................................................................123
Passwords ..........................................................................................................................................124
Guidelines for setting passwords .......................................................................................124
Passwords set in Windows ................................................................................................125
QuickLock ..........................................................................................................125
Passwords set in the Setup Utility .....................................................................................126
Administrator password .....................................................................................126
Power-on password ..........................................................................................127
Antivirus software ...............................................................................................................................128
Firewall software .................................................................................................................................128
Critical updates ...................................................................................................................................128
Optional security cable .......................................................................................................................129
Managing an administrator password ..............................................126
Entering an administrator password .................................................127
Managing a power-on password ......................................................127
Entering a power-on password ........................................................127
12 Setup Utility
Setup Utility access ............................................................................................................................131
Setup Utility language .........................................................................................................................132
Setup Utility defaults ...........................................................................................................................133
Setup Utility menus .............................................................................................................................134
Main menu .........................................................................................................................134
Security menu ....................................................................................................................134
System Configuration menu ..............................................................................................135
Diagnostics menu ..............................................................................................................135
13 Software Update and Recovery
Software updates ................................................................................................................................137
HP Software Update ..........................................................................................................137
Software updates and the HP Web site .............................................................................138
Accessing computer information .......................................................................138
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................139
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System recovery .................................................................................................................................142
14 Routine Care
Hardware maintenance ......................................................................................................................149
Regular tune-ups ................................................................................................................................153
Traveling and shipping .......................................................................................................................154
Installing a BIOS update ...................................................................................140
Downloading and installing other software .......................................................141
Safeguarding your information ...........................................................................................142
Using System Restore .......................................................................................................142
Creating a restore point .....................................................................................142
Restoring to a restore point ...............................................................................143
Reinstalling applications ....................................................................................................143
Reinstalling applications from the hard drive ....................................................143
Reinstalling applications from discs ..................................................................143
Repairing the operating system .........................................................................................144
Reinstalling the operating system ......................................................................................145
Back up your system .........................................................................................145
Reinstall the operating system ..........................................................................146
Reinstalling device drivers and other software ..................................................................147
Update reinstalled software ..............................................................................147
Battery pack .......................................................................................................................150
Disposing of a used battery pack ......................................................................................150
TouchPad and keyboard ....................................................................................................151
Display ...............................................................................................................................151
Drives .................................................................................................................................152
Using Disk Defragmenter ..................................................................................152
Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................152
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Quick checklist ....................................................................................................................................155
The computer will not start up. ...........................................................................................155
The computer screen is blank. ...........................................................................................156
The software is functioning abnormally. ............................................................................156
The computer is turned on, but is not responding. ............................................................157
The computer is extremely warm. .....................................................................................157
An external device is not working. .....................................................................................157
The computer cannot connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN). ........................158
Customer Care ...................................................................................................................................159
Preparing to contact Customer Care .................................................................................159
Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone ...........................................................159
Taking the computer to a service partner ..........................................................................159
16 Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing electrostatic discharge .....................................................................................................161
Handling drives ..................................................................................................................161
Handling internal components ...........................................................................................161
Grounding methods ............................................................................................................................162
Index....................................................................................................................................................................163
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1 Notebook Tour
Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of installed hardware in the computer:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included with the computer may vary by region and by model. The
illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.
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Top components
Keys
Component Description
(1)
esc key
(2)
fn key
(3)
Windows logo key
(4)
Embedded numeric keypad keys
(5)
Windows applications key
(6)
Function keys
Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination
with a function key or the esc key.
Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu.
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
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TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items
(2)
Left TouchPad button*
(3)
TouchPad horizontal scroll zone*
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external
(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes default settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start >
Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse
functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and doubleclicking.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Scrolls left or right.
mouse.
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Buttons and switches
Component Description
(1)
Wireless button*
(2)
Power button*
(3)
Volume down button
(4) Volume up button Increases system volume.
(5)
Volume mute button
*This table describes default settings.
Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
When the computer is
● Off, press to turn on the computer.
● On, press to enter hibernation.
In standby, briefly press to exit standby.
●
In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.
●
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows®
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for
at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
Decreases system volume.
Mutes system sound.
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Lights
Component Description
(1)
Wireless light
(2)
Power lights* (2)
(3)
Caps lock light
(4)
Battery light
(5) IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) drive light
(6)
Num lock light
(7)
Volume mute light
On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network
(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on.
On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
On: Caps lock is on.
On: A battery pack is charging or is close to full charge capacity.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached
a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery
condition, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is
turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the
computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off
until the battery reaches a low-battery condition.
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
On: System sound is turned off.
*There are 2 power lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the
computer is open; the other power light is always visible on the front of the computer.
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Display components
Component Description
(1)
Display release latch
(2) Internal display switch Initiates standby if the display is closed while the
Opens the computer.
notebook is turned on.
CAUTION The internal display switch is
magnetic. Keep diskettes and other magnetic
media away from magnetic fields, which can
erase data.
Front components
Component Description
(1)
Infrared lens
(2)
Speakers (2)
(3)
Display release latch
Links the computer to an optional remote control.
Produce system sound.
Opens the computer.
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Rear components
Component Description
Vent*
*The computer has 3 vents. The other vents are located on the bottom of the computer.
Provides airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard,
flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface,
such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing,
to block airflow.
NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically
to cool internal components and prevent
overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to
cycle on and off during routine operation.
Right-side components
Component Description
(1)
Audio-out (headphone) jack
(2)
Audio-in (microphone) jack
(3)
ExpressCard slot
(4)
USB port (select models only)
Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE On select models, the headphone jack can also be used to
output S/PDIF digital audio.
Connects an optional computer headset microphone or a microphone.
Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or ExpressCard/34 cards.
Connects an optional USB device.
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Component Description
(5)
Optical drive
(6)
RJ-11 (modem) jack
(7)
Power connector
Reads an optical disc.
Connects a modem cable.
Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1)
Security cable slot
(2)
External monitor port
(3)
S-Video-out jack
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack
(5)
Expansion port 2
(6)
USB ports (2)
(7)
1394 port (select models only)
(8)
PC Card slot (select models only)
(9) Media Reader (select models
only)
(10)
PC Card slot eject button
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Connects an external monitor.
Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video capture card.
Connects a network cable.
Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.
Connect an optional USB device.
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder.
Supports optional Type I or Type II PC Cards.
Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card,
Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), SmartMedia (SM), and xD-Picture Card (XD).
Ejects the PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1)
Battery bay
(2)
Battery pack release latch
(3)
Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(4)
Hard drive bay
(5)
Vents (2)†
*Battery packs vary by model.
†The computer has 3 vents. One other vent is located on the rear of the computer.
Holds the primary battery pack.*
Releases the battery pack from the battery bay.
Holds the hard drive.
Enable airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the
computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard
surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface,
such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
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Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, there are at least 2 wireless antennae that send and receive wireless
device signals. They are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep
the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1)
Battery pack*
(2)
AC adapter
(3)
Power cord*
(4) Country-specific modem cable
adapter (select models only)
(5)
Modem cable*
*Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power.
Converts AC power to DC power.
Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
Connects an internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a countryspecific modem adapter.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
● Service tag—Provides the product name, serial number (S/N), and other specifics about the
computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care. The service tag
label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
● Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft Windows Product Key. You may
need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed
to the bottom of the computer.
Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
●
affixed inside the battery bay.
● Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency
approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved
for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval
label is affixed inside the memory module compartment.
● Wireless certification labels—Provide information about optional wireless devices available on
select models, and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have
been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device
or an optional Bluetooth® device. If the computer model includes one or more wireless devices,
a certification label is included with the computer. You may need this information when traveling
internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the memory module compartment.
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Specifications
Operating environment
The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or
transport the computer in extreme environments.
Factor Metric U.S.
Temperature
Operating
Nonoperating -20˚C to 60˚C -4˚F to 140˚F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating
Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*)
Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia*) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
*Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.
10˚C to 35˚C 50˚F to 95˚F
10% to 90% 10% to 90%
-15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Rated input power
The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the
computer.
The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source.
Although the computer can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it should be powered
only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for an HP computer.
The computer is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.
Input Power Rating
Operating voltage 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc
Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A or 4.9 A
This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding
240 V rms.
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Expansion port input/output signals
The expansion port signal information in this section may be helpful if you plan to use an optional
expansion product that connects to the expansion port on the computer.
The expansion port is illustrated in the "
Left-side components" section.
The following table identifies the input and output signals supported by the expansion port on the
computer.
Feature Support
USB 2.0 Yes
10/100 Ethernet Yes
Gigabit Ethernet No
IEEE 1394 (4-pin port) Yes
Infrared (for remote control only) Yes
Power inputs 65W - 135W maximum
Composite TV* Yes
S-Video TV Yes
Component TV* No
S/PDIF audio Yes
DVI No
Headphone/speaker audio-out Yes
Microphone audio-in Yes
* Requires the use of an optional expansion product.
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2 TouchPad and Keyboard
TouchPad
The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.
Component Description
(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items
(2)
Left TouchPad button*
(3)
TouchPad horizontal scroll zone*
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external
(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes default settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start >
Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse
functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and doubleclicking.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Scrolls left or right.
mouse.
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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 left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an
external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up
or down over the vertical white line. To scroll left and right using the TouchPad horizontal scroll zone,
slide your finger left or right over the horizontal white line.
Using an external mouse
An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the
computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the connectors on an optional
expansion product.
Setting TouchPad preferences
Mouse Properties in Microsoft® Windows® allows you to customize settings for pointing devices,
including
TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to
●
double-click an object (enabled by default).
● Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the
edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default).
● Button preference, which allows you to switch between left-hand and right-hand use (right-hand
preference is enabled by default).
Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails, are also found in Mouse
Properties.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start> Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
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Keyboard
The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook.
Hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).
The icons on the f1 through f12 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and
procedures are discussed in the following sections.
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Hotkey quick reference
Function Key Combination
Display and clear system information.
Open the Help and Support Center.
Open the Print Options window.
Open a Web browser.
Switch the screen image between the computer display
and an external display.
Initiate standby.
Initiate QuickLock.
Decrease screen brightness.
Increase screen brightness.
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD.
Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10
Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a
DVD.
Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12
fn+esc
fn+f1
fn+f2
fn+f3
fn+f4
fn+f5
fn+f6
fn+f7
fn+f8
fn+f9
fn+f11
Hotkey procedures
To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, either
● Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then
release both keys at the same time.
Display and clear system information (fn+esc)
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS
version number. Press fn+esc a second time to remove the system information from the screen.
In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is
displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal
format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
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