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Left Button
Right Button | Cursor Control |
Figure 2-12 Quick Point pointing device
Quick Point Pointing Device
The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and two buttons on the palm rest of your LifeBook. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The upper button functions the same as a left mouse button while the lower button has the same function as a right mouse button. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure
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You have the option of using any two of the following pointing devices at any given time; Quick Point, touch screen or external PS/2 mouse. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Figure 2-13 Clicking
Double-Clicking
Figure 2-14 Double-clicking
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left- click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the top button once, and then immediately release it. To
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If the interval between clicks is too long, the
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Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.
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