HP Pavilion Ultrabook 15 B000 Manual

One-finger slide
The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for other
interactions, too, such as moving an object.
●To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
NOTE:When many apps are displayed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move
the screen left or right.
●To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
Tapping
To make an on-screen selection, use...

Pinch/stretch
Pinching and stretching allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the display and then move your fingers apart.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the display and then move your fingers together.
32 Chapter 5   Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard 

Edge swipes
With edge swipes you can perform tasks such as changing settings and finding or using apps.
Right-edge swipe
The right-edge swipe reveals the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the right edge of the display bezel onto the screen to
display the charms.
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)
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Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe accesses your recently opened apps so that you can switch between them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the display bezel to switch between recently
opened apps.
●Without lifting your finger, swipe back toward the left edge to display all recently opened apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe allows you to open a list of apps available on your
computer.
1.Gently swipe your finger from the top...

2.Tap All apps to view available apps.
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 key  on the keyboard allows you to quickly return to the Start screen from an
open app or the Desktop. Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen.
NOTE:Depending on the...

Icon Key Description
f1Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows
operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your
computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support.
f2Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f4Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the...

Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
key Key Description
    Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Desktop.
Pressing the key again returns you to the previous screen.
+cOpens the charms.
+dOpens the Desktop.
+tabSwitches between open apps.
NOTE:Continue to press this key combination until the app you
want displays.
alt+f4Closes an active app.
Using the hot keys 
A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key.
To use a hot key:
▲Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key...

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.
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and...

Initiating and exiting Sleep
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Close the display.
●From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen. When the
charms list opens, select Settings, select the Power icon, and then select 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...

4.Select Require a password (recommended).
NOTE:If you need to create a user account password or change your current user account
password, select Create or change your user account password, and then follow the on-
screen instructions. If you do not need to create or change a user account password, go to step 5.
5.Select Save changes.
Using the power meter and power settings
The power meter is located on the Windows desktop. The power meter allows you to quickly access
power settings and view the...