Using the keyboard and pointing devices, Using the keyboard, Using the action keys – HP Spectre 13 Pro-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 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. The icon on each of the

f1–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 51

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.

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 Using the keyboard and pointing devices