TouchPad Pointing Device

L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2

Cursor Control

Cursor

Right Button

Left Button

Figure 2-15 TouchPad pointing device

The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse 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 left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure 2-15)

P O I N T

An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS/2 port on your LifeBook, and used simulta- neously with the TouchPad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touch- Pad will be disabled or enabled depending on the speci- fications in your BIOS settings. Also, if the Infrared Mouse is enabled, your PS/2 external device will be disabled. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 39 for more information)

Figure 2-16 Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice. (Figure 2-17)

Figure 2-17 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 left button once, and then immedi- ately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. (Figure 2-16)

P O I N T

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location

and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the