Using the keyboard and mouse, Using alt gr key combinations, Using the keys – HP ENVY Sleekbook 6-1110us User Manual

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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 by using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions

TIP:

The Windows logo key

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

from an open app or the Windows Desktop. Pressing the Windows logo 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 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

key combination.

Region-specific keyboards in India can use the

ctrl

shift

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 keys

Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with certain keys
and key combinations.

Using the action keys

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

through

keys and

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 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 56

for instructions on opening

Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.

To activate the assigned function after you have disabled the key feature, you must press the

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

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.

Chapter 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard