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Compaq nc2400 - Notebook PC User Manual

Compaq nc2400 - Notebook PC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pointing Devices and Keyboard User Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Pointing devices Using the pointing stick ........................2 Using an external mouse ........................2 Setting pointing device preferences ..................... 2 2 Keyboard Hotkeys ..............................3 Hotkey quick reference ......................4 Hotkey procedures ....................... 4 Display and clear system information (fn+esc) ........... 4 Initiating Sleep (fn+f3) ..................
  • Page 4 Index ................................... 17 ENWW...

  • Page 5: Pointing Devices

    Pointing devices The following illustration and table describe the computer pointing devices. Component Description Pointing stick Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

  • Page 6: Using The Pointing Stick

    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. Using an external mouse An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer.

  • Page 7: Keyboard

    Keyboard The following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the computer. Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the key (1) and either the key (2) or one of the function keys (3). The icons on the f3, f4, and through keys represent the hotkey functions.

  • Page 8: Hotkey Quick Reference

    Hotkey quick reference To perform this function Press Display system information. fn+esc Clear system information fn+esc or click OK Initiate Sleep. fn+f3 Resume from Sleep. Power button Alternate between computer display and external display fn+f4 Display battery information. fn+f8 Clear battery information fn+f8 Decrease screen brightness.

  • Page 9: Initiating Sleep (Fn+F3)

    Initiating Sleep (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to initiate Sleep. When Sleep is initiated, your information is stored in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the computer is in the Sleep state, the power light blinks. CAUTION To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.

  • Page 10: Switch The Screen Image (Fn+F4)

    Switch 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, each time you press fn+f4 the image switches among the computer display, the monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.

  • Page 11: Hp Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)

    HP Quick Launch buttons (select models only) Use the HP Quick Launch buttons to open frequently used programs, sometimes called applications in the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel. Component Description Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables you to open various software solutions.

  • Page 12: Presentation Button

    Presentation button When you press the presentation button the first time, the Presentation Settings dialog box opens. In this dialog box, you can set the button to perform one of the following actions: ● Open a program, folder, file, or Web site that you specify. ●...

  • Page 13: Info Center Button

    Info Center button When you press the Info Center button the first time, the Info Center opens, enabling you to open preset software solutions. If you choose not to use this default setting for the Info Center button, you can reprogram the button to perform one of the following actions: ●...

  • Page 14: Hp Quick Launch Buttons Control Panel

    HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel NOTE Some of the preferences listed in the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel may not be supported by your computer. You can use the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel to ● Program the presentation button and the Info Center button, and change the settings for each button.

  • Page 15: Setting Button Preferences

    Setting button preferences You can program a button to open the Q Menu, open Info Center, open an e-mail editor, search for a Web site, or open a program, folder, file, or Web site when the button is pressed. To open the Q Menu or to open the Info Center when the button is pressed In the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel, click the Programmable Buttons tab.

  • Page 16: Removing A Q Menu Item

    Removing a Q Menu item To remove an item from the Q Menu: In the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel, click the Q Menu tab. On the Items to display on Q Menu list, clear the check box for each item you want to remove. To save your preferences and close the control panel, click Apply, and then click OK.

  • Page 17: Repositioning A Q Menu Item

    Click Modify. ● To change the Display Name or File Name of the item using the keyboard, type the new name for the item in the Display Name box or type the new path to the item in the File Name box. If you prefer to type the Display Name, but browse for the File Name, leave the File Name box blank.
  • Page 18 NOTE Some of the preferences listed on the Preferences tab may not be supported by your computer. To set a preference: In the HP Quick Launch Buttons control panel, click the Preferences tab. To display or enable a preference, select the check box next to the item. –...

  • Page 19: Keypads

    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 Embedded numeric keypad num lock light num lk ENWW...

  • Page 20: Using The Embedded Numeric Keypad

    Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

  • Page 21: Keyboard Hotkeys

    Index switching screen image 4, 6 Quick Launch buttons 7 battery pack charge using 4 Quick Launch Buttons information 4, 6 software 10 buttons icon assignments 13 Info Center 7, 9 Info Center button 7, 9 S-Video 6 Presentation 7, 8 screen brightness hotkeys 4, 6 Quick Launch 7 screen image, switching 4, 6...

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