Using the keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Using alt gr key combinations – HP 245 G3 Notebook PC User Manual

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Using the keyboard and pointing devices

Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation. In addition to the keyboard, a TouchPad allows you

to perform on-screen functions. Select models also have special action keys or hot key functions to

perform routine tasks simply.
In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you can use an

external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the

computer.
To customize pointing device settings, button configuration, click speed, and pointer options, select

Start > Control Panel and type mouse in the search box in the upper right corner of the screen. Click

Mouse.

Using the keyboard

The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and hot keys allow you to perform specific

functions. For more details about the keyboard keys, see

Keys on page 11

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 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 Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 54

for

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

screen.
To activate the assigned function after disabling the action 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.

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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.

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