Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows Vista and Windows 7

Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off
Press fn+num lk to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to turn off the
keypad.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is turned off while an external keyboard or numeric keypad
is connected to the computer.
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions:
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To use the numeric function of a keypad key while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn key
while pressing the keypad key.
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To use the standard function of a keypad key while the keypad is on:
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Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.
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Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.
Using pointing devices
NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices 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.
Setting pointing device preferences
Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties:
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Windows 7—Select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the device representing
your computer, and select Mouse settings.
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Windows Vista—Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse.
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