HP 2530p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz User manual

Pointing Devices and Keyboard
User Guide

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First Edition: September 2008
Document Part Number: 486590-001
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This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
1 Using pointing devices
Setting pointing device preferences ..................................................................................................... 2
Using the TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 2
Using the pointing stick ........................................................................................................................ 2
Connecting an external mouse ............................................................................................................. 2
2 Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard light ....................................................................................................................... 3
Using hotkeys ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Displaying system information (fn+esc) ............................................................................... 5
Initiating Standby (fn+f3) ...................................................................................................... 5
Switching the screen image (fn+f4) ..................................................................................... 6
Viewing battery charge information (fn+f8) .......................................................................... 6
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f9) .................................................................................. 6
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f10) ................................................................................. 6
Activating the ambient light sensor (fn+f11) ........................................................................ 6
3 Using HP Quick Launch Buttons
Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel ............................................................................. 9
Displaying the Q Menu ....................................................................................................................... 10
4 Using HP QuickLook 2
Configuring QuickLook 2 .................................................................................................................... 12
Using manual information collection ................................................................................................... 13
Using QuickLook 2 ............................................................................................................................. 14
For more information .......................................................................................................................... 15
5 Using keypads
Using the embedded numeric keypad ................................................................................................ 17
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad .................................................... 17
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad .............................................. 17
Using an optional external numeric keypad ....................................................................................... 17
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6 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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1 Using pointing devices
Component Description
(1) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) Left pointing stick button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4) Pointing stick* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(5) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(6) Right pointing stick button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(8) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes default settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Printers and
Other Hardware >Mouse.
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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, select Start >Control Panel >Printers and Other Hardware >
Mouse.
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer
to go. Use the TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and
down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the lines.
NOTE: If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad
before moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will
not activate the scrolling function.
Using the pointing stick
Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and
right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Connecting an external mouse
You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer.
A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device.
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2 Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard light
The keyboard light illuminates the computer keyboard in low light conditions.
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To open and turn on the keyboard light, press the keyboard light button.
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▲
To turn off and close the keyboard light, gently press the keyboard light until it clicks into place.
Using hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3).
The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and
procedures are discussed in the following sections.
Function Hotkey
Display system information. fn+esc
Initiate Standby. fn+f3
Switch the screen image. fn+f4
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Function Hotkey
Display battery information. fn+f8
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f9
Increase screen brightness. fn+f10
Activate the ambient light sensor. fn+f11
To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:
●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.
– or –
●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then
release both keys at the same time.
Displaying system information (fn+esc)
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version
number.
In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed
as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS
date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Initiating Standby (fn+f3)
Press fn+f3 to initiate Standby.
When Standby is initiated, your information is stored in memory, the screen is cleared, and power is
conserved. While the computer is in Standby, the power lights blink.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Standby.
The computer must be on before you can initiate Standby.
NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Standby, the computer initiates
Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to the hard drive. The factory setting for
critical battery action is Hibernate, but this setting can be changed in advanced power settings.
To exit Standby, briefly press the power button.
The function of the fn+f3 hotkey can be changed. For example, you can set the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate
Hibernation instead of Standby.
NOTE: In all Windows operating system windows, references to the sleep button apply to the fn+f3
hotkey.
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Switching the screen image (fn+f4)
Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example,
if a monitor is connected to the computer, pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from the computer
display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Most external monitors receive video information from the computer using the external VGA video
standard. The fn+f4 hotkey can also alternate images among other devices receiving video information
from the computer.
The following video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the
fn+f4 hotkey:
●LCD (computer display)
●External VGA (most external monitors)
Viewing battery charge information (fn+f8)
Press fn+f8 to display charge information for all installed batteries. The display indicates which batteries
are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery.
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f9)
Press fn+f9 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level
incrementally.
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f10)
Press fn+f10 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level
incrementally.
Activating the ambient light sensor (fn+f11)
Press fn+f11 to activate and deactivate the ambient light sensor.
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3 Using HP Quick Launch Buttons
The HP Quick Launch Buttons enable you to quickly open programs, files, or Web sites you use
frequently. You can use the factory settings, which are described in the following table. Or you can
reprogram the buttons by opening the Q Menu in the Quick Launch Buttons control panel.
The Quick Launch Buttons include the info button (1) and the presentation button (2).
The following table describes the factory settings for the Quick Launch Buttons.
NOTE: Button functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer.
Component Description
(1) Info button Launches Info Center, which provides shortcuts to features, such
as the following:
NOTE: Some of the features listed may not be included with your
computer model.
●HP Wireless Assistant
●HP ProtectTools Suite
●HP 3D DriveGuard
●HP Help and Support
●HP Notebook Accessories Product Tour
●HP Product User Guides
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Component Description
●HP Connection Manager
●HP Software Setup
●Presto! BizCard 5
(2) Presentation button Opens the Presentation Options window, which enables you to
start a frequently used presentation, file, program, or Web site. You
can also adjust the display settings for optimum viewing.
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Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel
The Q Menu in the Quick Launch Buttons control panel enables you to set your own preferences for the
info button and the presentation button. Both buttons can be used to launch frequently used programs.
You can open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel in any of the following ways:
●Select Start >Control Panel >Printers and Other Hardware >Quick Launch Buttons.
– or –
Right-click the HP Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area, and then select one of the
following tasks:
◦Adjust HP Quick Launch Buttons Properties
◦Launch Q Menu
◦Turn Presentation On
◦Turn Ambient Light Sensor Off
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Displaying the Q Menu
The Q Menu provides quick access to the Quick Launch Button settings.
To display the Q Menu on the desktop:
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Right-click the HP Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar,
and then select Launch Q Menu.
NOTE: For more information about the Q Menu, refer to the software Help.
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4 Using HP QuickLook 2
HP QuickLook 2 enables you to see your Microsoft® Outlook e-mail, calendar, contact, and task
information without starting the operating system. After QuickLook 2 has been configured, you can
quickly access your important information when the computer is off or in Hibernation by pressing the
info button.
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Configuring QuickLook 2
To configure QuickLook 2, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft® Outlook.
QuickLook 2 displays 2 icons on the Outlook toolbar:
The QuickLook 2 Preferences icon enables you to set automatic data collection preferences.
The QuickLook Capture icon enables you to manually initiate QuickLook 2 information capture
in addition to automatic retrieval.
NOTE: For most tasks, you will use the QuickLook 2 Preferences icon.
2. Click the QuickLook 2 Preferences icon on the Outlook toolbar.
The QuickLook 2 Preferences dialog box opens.
3. Set the following preferences:
●When you want QuickLook 2 to capture information from Outlook and save it on your hard
drive
●What types of data you want to be displayed for your calendar, contacts, e-mail, and tasks
4. Select security, if needed, and set a personal identification number (PIN).
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Using manual information collection
Even if you have configured QuickLook 2 to collect information at preset intervals, you can also manually
collect and save Outlook information any time you are logged on to your Outlook account.
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Using QuickLook 2
The info button behavior depends on the power state of the computer, as shown in the following table.
Power state Info button behavior
Off Opens QuickLook.
Hibernation Opens QuickLook.
On Opens Info Center.
Standby Returns the computer to its previous state.
NOTE: QuickLook 2 is enabled at the factory. If you disable QuickLook 2 in the system BIOS, pressing
the info button opens Info Center when the computer is on. Pressing the info button when the computer
is off, in Hibernation, or in Standby has no effect.
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For more information
For more details about setting up and using QuickLook 2, refer to the QuickLook 2 software Help.
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5 Using keypads
The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad
or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component Description
(1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(2) num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(3) Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(4) num lk key Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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