4
Using the keyboard and pointing
devices
Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation with a keyboard and pointing device. Select models
also have action keys or hot key shortcuts that enable you to do common tasks. The TouchPad
enables you to perform on-screen functions similar to those by an external mouse.
To explore the pointing device features and to select preferred settings:
1.
Click the
System menu
icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click
System Settings
.
2.
Click
Mouse and Touchpad
.
Use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the
computer.
NOTE:
Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using the action keys
An action key performs an assigned function. The icons on the
f1
through
f4
, and
f6
through
f12
keys
illustrate the assigned function for that key. The
f5
key performs the function listed in the table below.
To use an action key function, press 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 40
for instructions on opening
Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen.
To activate the assigned function after disabling the action key feature, you must press the
fn
key in
combination with the appropriate action key.
CAUTION:
Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
Icon
Key
Description
f1
Launches the
Ubuntu Desktop Guide
.
f2
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f3
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
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