HP Pavilion M6 1000 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series User Guide

Using ALT GR key combinations
Some countries have keyboards with an ALT GR key that is used for special key combinations. To
type the rupee symbol on a keyboard that includes this key, use the alt gr+4 key combination.
Region-specific keyboards in India can use the ctrl+shift+4 keys for the rupee symbol.
To learn about ALT GR key combinations, go to the Microsoft Office website,
http://www.office.microsoft.com, and search for ALT GR.
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Using the action keys
An action key performs an assigned function. The icon on each of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates
the assigned function for that key.
To use an action key function, press and hold the key.
The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS).
See 
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 69 for instructions on opening
Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.
To activate...

Icon Key Description
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.
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Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and either the esc key or the b key.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.
Function Hot key Description
Display system information.fn+escDisplays information about system hardware components and the
system BIOS version number.
Control the bass settings.fn+bEnables or disables the Beats Audio bass settings.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep,
controlled...

Using the keypad
Using the integrated numeric keypad
The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external
numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component Description
num lock key Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad. Press the
key to alternate between the standard numeric function of an
external keypad (selected at the factory) and the navigational
function (indicated by the directional arrows on the...

Using the TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light
●On: 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...

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.
2.Select your Synaptics TouchPad device.
3.Select a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn the gestures off or on:...

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...

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.
Flicking
Flicking allows you to navigate through screens or quickly scroll through documents. To flick, use
three fingers to touch the...