HP Pavilion Dv7 7100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Using the TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light ●Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the buttons on an external mouse.
Turning the TouchPad off or on
To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
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							Navigating
To move the on-screen pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the
pointer to go.
Selecting
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an external
mouse.
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							Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers swipe, pinch, and rotate to
manipulate items on the desktop. To use TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad at
the same time.
NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.
To view the demonstration of a gesture:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics TouchPad.
2.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn the gestures off or on:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Synaptics TouchPad.
2.Select the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn off or on.
3.Click Apply, and then click OK.
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							Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers
slightly apart on the TouchPad, and then drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right
motion.
NOTE:Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
Pinching/Zooming
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad, and then moving them apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad, and then moving them together.
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							Rotating
Rotating allows you to rotate items such as photos. To rotate, anchor your left forefinger in the
TouchPad zone. Move the right forefinger around the anchored finger in a sweeping motion, moving
from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. To reverse the rotation, move your right forefinger from 3 o’clock to 12
o’clock.
NOTE:Rotating is disabled at the factory by default.
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							6 Managing power
Your computer can operate on either battery power or external power. When the computer is only
running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is
important to monitor and conserve the battery charge. Your computer supports power plans to
manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can balance computer
performance with power conservation.
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							Using Sleep or Hibernation
Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume
your work faster than when you exit Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended
period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates
Hibernation.
In the Hibernation state, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer
turns off.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video
playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or
writing to a disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a specific period of inactivity, depending on
whether the computer is running on battery power or on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●Close the display.
●Select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep.
To exit Sleep:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the display is closed, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard.
●Tap or swipe the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and the computer displays the screen as it
was when you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set the computer to require a password on wakeup, you must enter your
Windows password before the computer redisplays your work.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending
on whether the computer is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery
reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel.
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							To initiate Hibernation, select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click
Hibernate.
To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button.
The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before the computer will return to the screen.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
password, click Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
5.Click Save changes.
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							Using the power meter
The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the
pointer over the Power Meter icon, at the far right of the taskbar.
●To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the Power Meter icon and select
an item from the list.
Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level.
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							Selecting a power plan
A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you conserve power and maximize
performance.
The following power plans are available:
●HP Recommended. Automatically balances performance with energy conservation.
●Power Saver. Saves power by reducing system performance and screen brightness.
●High Performance. Favors performance, but may use more energy.
You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your needs.
Use HP Power Manager or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to create your own plan.
To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power
Manager.
To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System and
Security > Power Options, and then select a power plan from the list.
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