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NOTE If you are using the TouchPad to move the pointer, you must lift your finger off the TouchPad before moving it to the scroll zone. Simply sliding your finger from the TouchPad to the scroll zone will not activate the scrolling function.
Setting TouchPad preferences
Mouse properties in Microsoft® Windows® allows you to customize settings for pointing devices, including
●TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to
●Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default).
●Button preference, which allows you to switch between
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Connecting an external mouse
You can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse can also be connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device or expansion product.
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