HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Using the TouchPad, Using TouchPad gestures

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5Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard

Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only).

NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.

Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine tasks.

Some computer models may also have an integrated numeric keypad.

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.

You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.

Using TouchPad gestures

A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers.

TIP: Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on a external mouse.

NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps.

To view a demonstration of each gesture:

1.From the Start screen, type c to reveal the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound.

2.Select Synaptics ClickPad.

3.Select a gesture to activate the demonstration.

To turn a gesture off or on:

1.From the Synaptics ClickPad screen, select or clear the check box next to the gesture that you want to turn on or off.

2.Select Apply, and then select OK.

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