HP Pavilion 11 H100 X2 Pc User Manual

							5 Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in several ways:
●Touch gestures
●Keyboard and mouse
Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen.
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Review the Windows Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.
You computer has special action keys and hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine
tasks.
Using the TouchPad and gestures
The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer screen and control the pointer by using simple
finger movements. You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations,
click speed, and pointer options. You can also view demonstrations of TouchPad gestures.
From the Start screen, type control panel, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and
Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
TIP:Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on
an external mouse.
NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.
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							Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function on the TouchPad.
●Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one finger on the TouchPad zone to make a
selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
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							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image.
●Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or
right.
2-finger pinch/zoom
2-finger pinch/zoomallows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
apart.
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							2-finger click
2-finger click allows you to make menu selections for an object on the screen.
NOTE:Using 2-finger click is the same action as using right-click with the mouse.
●Place two fingers on the TouchPad zone and press down to open the options menu for the
selected object.
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							Rotating (select models only)
Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos.
●Point to an object, then anchor the forefinger of your left hand in the TouchPad zone. Using your
right hand, slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the
rotation, move your forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
NOTE:Rotate is intended for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Rotate
may not be functional for all apps.
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							Flicking (select models only)
Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents.
●Place three fingers on the TouchPad zone and flick your fingers in a light, quick motion up,
down, left or right.
Edge swipes
Edge swipes allow you to perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe
The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to reveal the charms.
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							Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them
quickly.
●Swipe your finger gently from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between them quickly.
Top-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Gently swipe your gently from the top edge to reveal the app command options.
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							Using the touch screen
A touch screen computer allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers.
TIP:On touch screen computers, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad.
You can also perform on-screen actions with the keyboard and mouse.
Using touch screen gestures
One-finger slide
The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for
other interactions, too, such as moving an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
NOTE:When many apps are revealed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move
the screen left or right.
●To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
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							Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use the tap function.
●Use one finger to tap an object on the screen to make a selection. Double-tap an item to open it.
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							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up, down, left, or right on a page or image.
●Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion.
2-finger pinch/zoom
2-finger pinch/zoom allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the display and then move your fingers together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the display and then move your fingers apart.
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