HP 1215EA manual Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse, Left-Click, Right-Click, Scroll Button

TouchPad

In this section you’ll learn how to select, click and double-click with the TouchPad:

•Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse

•Tapping and Double-Tapping

•Edge Motion

“Caring for Your Presario Notebook” later in this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean.

“Attaching Hardware Devices” later in this guide to learn how to attach an external mouse.

Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse

Just like the mouse, the TouchPad lets you draw lines or point to items on the Windows desktop. Try dragging the pointer across the screen by gently dragging your finger across the TouchPad.

Left-Click

To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located directly below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button. To double-click an item, move the pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession.

Right-Click

The right TouchPad button works as the context menu or special drag button. Press the Right TouchPad button to get context-sensitive options.

Scroll Button

The Scroll button is the equivalent of the up and down buttons of the scroll bar on the side of your screen. To view other areas of a document or browser window, press the Scroll button in the desired direction.

Note: The Scroll button is only functional with some software applications.

Note: For left-handed users, the left and right click functionality can be reversed in the TouchPad properties under Button Actions.