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Using the keyboard and pointing
devices

Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with a keyboard and a pointing device. Select
models also have action keys shortcuts that enable you to do common tasks. The TouchPad enables
you to perform on-screen functions similar to those done by an external mouse.

To customize pointing device settings, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options,
select Computer > Control Center > Mouse to explore the pointing device features and to select
preferred settings. Use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the
USB ports on the computer.

The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys allow you to perform specific functions. For
more details about the keyboard keys, see

Keys on page 10

NOTE:

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

functions than those discussed in this section.

Using the action keys

An action key performs an assigned function. Each icon on the

through

keys and

through

f12

keys illustrates the assigned function for that key.

To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function.

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 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 the Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the

computer from operating properly.

Icon

Key

Description

Opens Help. Help provides tutorials, answers to questions, and product updates.

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.

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