Using the action keys – HP Pavilion 15-p020ca Notebook PC User Manual

Page 51

Using the action keys

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

through

keys, the

key

(select models only), and the

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 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 59

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, you can still perform each function by pressing the

key in combination with the appropriate action key.

CAUTION:

Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). 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.

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.

On select models, turns the keyboard backlight feature off or on.

NOTE:

To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.

Mutes or restores speaker sound.

Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.

Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.

f10

Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.

f11

Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.

f12

Turns the wireless feature on or off.

NOTE:

A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.

Using the keyboard and mouse 39