HP Pavilion X2 13 R100dx User Manual

Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving the pointer up, down, left, or right on a page or image.
●Place two fingers on the screen and then drag them in an up, down, left, or right motion.
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)19 

2-finger pinch zoom
2-finger pinch zoom allows you to zoom out or in on images or text.
●Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the screen and then moving your fingers together.
●Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the screen and then moving your fingers apart.
Rotating (select models only) 
Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos.
●Anchor the forefinger of your left hand on the object you want to rotate. Using your right hand, 
slide your forefinger around in a sweeping motion from 12...

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 onto the screen to reveal the  charms.
Left-edge swipe
The left-edge swipe reveals your open apps so that you can switch to them quickly.
●Gently swipe your finger inward from the left edge of the...

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps.
IMPORTANT:When an app is open, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
●Gently swipe your finger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command 
options.
Setting touch screen preferences
ModeSteps1.Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the search box.
2.Type control panel,...

1.To display the keyboard, tap in the first data field. Tap the small keyboard icon that is displayed.
– or –
Tap the keyboard icon on the right side of the notification area.
2.To enlarge the size of the on-screen keyboard, tap the lower-right corner and drag it to the 
desired size.
3.Tap each character, continuing until you have spelled out the name or word that you are 
entering into the data field.
NOTE:Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard.NOTE:Suggested words may be...

3Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe 
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless 
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be 
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network...

Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, 
and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your...

Using an Internet service provider
When you are setting up Internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The 
ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, 
and test the Internet service.
NOTE:Your ISP will give you a user ID and a password to use for Internet access. Record this 
information and store it in a safe place.
Setting up...

●Use a firewall.
A firewall checks information and requests that are sent to your network, and discards any 
suspicious items. Firewalls are available in both software and hardware. Some networks use a 
combination of both types.
●Use wireless encryption.
Wireless encryption uses security settings to encrypt and decrypt data that is transmitted over  the network. For more information, from the Start screen, type 
help, and then select Help and 
Support
.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN,...

●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
Bluetooth devices provide peer-to-peer capability that allows you to set up a PAN of Bluetooth 
devices. For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software 
Help.
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