HP Pavilion G7 2300 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

Connecting a VGA monitor or projector
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation,
connect a monitor or projector to the computers VGA port.
To connect a monitor or projector:
1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as
shown.
2.Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:
●PC Screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the...

To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition
device according to the following instructions.
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.
3.Press f4 to alternate the computer screen image between 4 display states:
●PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and...

Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only)
Intel® Wireless Display allows you to transmit your computer content wirelessly to your receive/
display device, such as HDTV, monitor, projector, game console, Blu-ray player, or DVR, by using an
optional wireless adapter (purchased separately). For details about using the wireless adapter, see
the manufacturers instructions.
▲To open Intel Wireless Display, from the Start screen, type w, and then select Intel WiDi.
NOTE:Before using the wireless display...

5 Navigating using touch gestures,
pointing devices, and the keyboard
Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Touch
gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad.
NOTE:An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
how to perform common tasks using the TouchPad or the keyboard.
Your computer also has...

NOTE:TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.
To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.From the Start screen, type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select
Hardware and Sound.
2.Select Synaptics TouchPad.
3.Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn the gestures off or on:
1.From the Synaptics TouchPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that
you want to turn on or off.
2.Click Apply, and then click OK.
Tapping 
To make an on-screen...

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.
Pinching/Zooming
Pinching and zooming allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers
together.
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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 lets you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Swipe your finger gently from the right edge to display the charms.
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Top-edge swipe  
The top-edge swipe allows you to access All Apps available on the Start screen.
IMPORTANT:When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Swipe your finger gently from the top edge to display available apps.
Left-edge swipe  
The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch to them quickly.
●Swipe from the left edge of the TouchPad to switch between apps.
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Using the keyboard and mouse 
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
you do by using touch gestures. The keyboard also allows you to use action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions.
TIP:The Windows logo key  on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen
from an open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the
previous screen. 
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard...

Icon Key Description
f8Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 
Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to perform actions...