HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Hotkeys
Identifying Hotkeys
Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1, the esc key 2, 
or one of the function keys 3. 
The icons on the f1 through f12 function keys represent their 
hotkey functions. 
						

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Hotkey Quick Reference
The following table identifies the default hotkey functions. The 
function of the 
fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For instructions, 
refer to
 the “Setting Other Power Preferences” section in 
Chapter 3, “Power.”
Default FunctionHotkey
Open the Help and Support Center.fn+f1
Open the Print Options window.fn+f2
Open the default Internet browser.fn+f3
Switch the image among displays.fn+f4
Initiate standby.fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock.fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness.fn+f7
Increase screen brightness.fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or DVD.fn+f9
Stop an audio CD or DVD.fn+f10
Play the previous track or chapter on an audio CD 
or
 DV D.
fn+f11
Play the next track or chapter on an audio CD 
or
 DV D.
fn+f12
Display system information.fn+esc
Clear the system information displayesc 
						

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Using Hotkey Procedures
Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard
To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, use either 
of the following procedures:
■Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second key of 
the
 hotkey command.
■Press and hold down fn, briefly press the second key of 
the
 hotkey command, and then release both keys at the 
same
 time.
Using Hotkey Commands
Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)
In Windows the fn+f1 hotkey opens the Help and Support Center.
In addition to providing information about your Windows 
operating system, the Help and Support Center provides
■Information about your computer, such as model and serial 
number, installed software, hardware components, and 
specifications.
■Answers to questions about using your computer.
■Tutorials to help you learn to use computer and Windows 
features.
■Updates for your Windows operating system, drivers, and the 
software provided on your computer.
■Checkups for computer functionality.
■Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, 
and system recovery procedures.
■Links to HP support specialists. 
						

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Open the Print Options Window (fn+f2)
In Windows the fn+f2 hotkey opens the Print Options window of 
the active Windows application. 
Open the Default Internet Browser (fn+f3)
In Windows the fn+f3 hotkey opens the default Internet browser. 
■Until you have set up your Internet or network services, the 
fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. 
■After you have set up your Internet or network services and 
your Web browser home page, you can use the 
fn+f3 hotkey to 
quickly access your
 home page and the Internet.
Switch Image Among Displays (fn+f4)
The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices 
connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
 connected 
to the computer through the monitor port, each time you press the 
fn+f4 hotkey the image switches among the computer display, the 
monitor display, and 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 toggle images among other devices receiving 
video information from the computer. 
						

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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)
■S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture 
cards with S-Video–in jacks)
■Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video 
capture boards with composite video-in jacks)
✎Composite video devices can be connected to the system only 
by using an HP expansion product.
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)
The fn+f5 hotkey is set by default to initiate standby. 
When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access 
memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. 
While the computer is in standby, the power lights blink. 
■To initiate standby, the computer must be on. If the computer 
is in hibernation, you must restore from hibernation before 
you can initiate standby. 
■To resume from standby, briefly press the power button, use 
the TouchPad, press any key on the keyboard, or press a 
TouchPad button. To restore from hibernation, briefly press 
the power button.
The function of the fn+f5 hotkey can be changed. For example, 
you can set the 
fn+f5 hotkey to initiate hibernation instead of 
standby. In all Windows operating system windows, references to 
the sleep button apply to the 
fn+f5 hotkey.
For information about changing the function of the fn+f5 hotkey, 
refer to the “
Setting Other Power Preferences” section in 
Chapter 3, “Power.”
For more information about using standby and hibernation, refer 
to Chapter
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Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
In Windows the fn+f6 hotkey initiates the QuickLock security 
feature. 
QuickLock protects your work by displaying the operating 
system Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, 
the computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user password 
or a Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user 
password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions, 
refer to the Help and Support Center.
To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window and 
lock the computer. Then follow the instructions on the screen to 
enter your Windows user password or your Windows 
administrator password and access the computer. 
For information about combining Windows passwords with HP 
passwords, refer to Chapter 6, “
Security.”
Decrease Screen Brightness (fn+f7) 
The fn+f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the computer screen. 
The longer you hold down the
 fn+f7 hotkey, the more the screen 
dims. Decreasing screen brightness conserves power.
To increase screen brightness:
»Press the fn+f8 hotkey.
Increase Screen Brightness (fn+f8)
The fn+f8 hotkey increases the brightness of the computer 
screen.
 The longer you hold down the fn+f8 hotkey, the more 
the
 screen brightens.
To decrease screen brightness:
»Press the fn+f7 hotkey. 
						

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Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)
The following 4 media activity hotkeys control the play of an 
audio CD or
 a DVD.
To control the play of a video CD, use the media activity controls 
in your Windows video CD player application.
You can also control the play of an audio CD, a DVD, a video 
CD, or an MP3 file by using the media activity buttons on your 
computer.
✎The first 4 media control buttons control media activity. The 
last 3 media control buttons control volume. 
The media activity buttons are described in the “Using the Media 
Activity Buttons” section in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”  
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD 
(fn+f9)
■If the audio CD or the DVD is not playing, press the fn+f9 
hotkey to begin or resume the play.
■If the audio CD or the DVD is playing, press the fn+f9 hotkey 
to pause the play.
Stop an Audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10)
The fn+f10 hotkey stops the play of an audio CD or a DVD. 
You must stop a CD or DVD that is playing before you can 
remove it from the optical drive. For more information about 
inserting or removing a CD or DVD, refer to the “
CD and DVD 
Procedures” section in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.” 
						

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Play Previous Track or Chapter of an 
Audio
 CD or a DVD (fn+f11)
The fn+f11 hotkey plays the previous track of an audio CD or the 
previous chapter of a DVD that is playing.
Play Next Track or Chapter of an Audio CD 
or
 a DVD (fn+f12)
The fn+f12 hotkey plays the next track of an audio CD or the next 
chapter of a DVD that is playing.
Display System Information (fn+esc)
The fn+esc hotkey displays information about system hardware 
components and firmware version numbers. 
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. 
For information about updating the system ROM, refer to the 
“
Software Updates” section in Chapter 8, “Software Updates and 
Recovery and System Software.”
To clear the fn+esc display:
»Press esc. 
						

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Media Menu Controls Buttons
The buttons above the keyboard that are labeled media controls 
are described in other places in this guide. These buttons are 
identified in the following illustration. Links to information about 
these buttons are provided later in this section. 
1 DVD button3 Media activity controls
2 Volume buttons4 Media button 
						

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Finding DVD and Media Button Information
To  f i n d
■A summary of DVD and media button functions, refer to the 
“
DVD Button” and “Media Button” sections in Chapter 1, 
“Hardware.”
■Information about DVD and media button functions in 
Windows, refer to “
Using the QuickPlay Buttons” in 
Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”
■Information about changing the Windows functions of the 
DVD and media button, refer to the “
Quick Launch Buttons 
(Select Models Only)” section in Chapter 8, “Software 
Updates and Recovery and System Software.”
Finding Media Activity Button Information
To find information about using the media activity buttons in 
Windows, refer to the “
Using the Media Activity Buttons” 
section in Chapter 4, “Multimedia.”
Finding Volume Button Information
To find information about using the volume buttons in Windows, 
refer to the “
Volume Controls” section in Chapter 4, 
“Multimedia.”