HP Pavilion Dv7 4300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

3 Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
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:
1.Select Start > Devices and Printers.
2.Right-click the device representing the computer.
3.Select Mouse settings.
Using the TouchPad
The following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.
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Component Description
(1)TouchPad off indicatorTo switch the TouchPad zone on and off, quickly double-tap the
TouchPad off indicator.
NOTE:When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off.
(2)TouchPad zoneMoves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4)Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Turning the TouchPad on and off
The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. When the...

Pinching
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on items such as PDFs, images, and photos.
To pinch:
●Zoom in by holding two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers apart to increase
an objects size.
●Zoom out by holding two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then pull the fingers together to
decrease an objects size.
Rotating
Rotating allows you rotate items such as photos and pages. To rotate, move your thumb and forefinger
in a circular motion on the TouchPad.
Using pointing devices...

Connecting an external mouse
Connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB
mouse also connects to the computer by using optional docking device ports or an optional expansion
product.
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Using the action keys
Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to specific keys at the top of the keyboard.
To use an action key, press and hold this key to activate the assigned function.
NOTE:The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility.
If this feature is disabled in Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the
assigned function. Refer to 
Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 93 for additional information....

IconDescription
Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:This key does not establish a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must be set up.
prt scTakes a snapshot or picture of the computer screen and copies it to the clipboard.
Using the hotkeys
Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (2) and either the esc key (1) or an action key (3).
Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version
number. Depending on the...

Using the keypads
The computer has an integrated numeric keypad and also supports an optional numeric keypad or an
optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
ItemDescriptionFunction
1num lk keyEnables or disables the integrated numeric keypad or num lock for
a connected optional numeric keypad
NOTE:The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
2 Integrated numeric keypad Functions like the keys on an external numeric...

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
Dirt and grease on the TouchPad cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this, clean
the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your hands frequently when using the computer.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a
vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner deposits household debris on the
keyboard surface.
Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove...

4 Multimedia
Multimedia features
The computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. The computer might include the following multimedia components:
●Optical drive for playing audio and video discs
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and...

Identifying your multimedia components
ItemDescriptionFunction
1Internal digital dual array microphones (2)Record sound.
2Webcam lightIlluminates when video software accesses the webcam.
3WebcamRecords video, and captures still photographs.
4Volume Down keyDecreases the volume.
5Volume Up keyIncreases the volume.
6Volume Mute keyMutes and restores speaker sound.
7Speakers (2)Produce sound.
8Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, earbuds,...