Acer C210 manual Trackpoint and click buttons, Trackpoint basics, Scrolling basics

Trackpoint and click buttons

The built-in trackpoint is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the trackpoint. Its central location on the move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.

NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7to disable the touchpad.

Trackpoint basics

The following items show you how to use the trackpoint and click buttons:

Using your finger, apply light, steady pressure on the trackpoint (1) to move the cursor.

Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.

Scrolling basics

The 3-way scroll wheel is enabled for tablet-and keyboard-mode use.

Use the job wheel (4) to scroll up or down on a page. A click on the job wheel executes the Enter function, similar to clicking the left click button or the left button of a mouse.

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Function	Left Button	Right Button	Scroll Wheel
Execute	Quickly click twice		Click on the job
			wheel.
Select	Click once
Drag	Click and hold, then
	use finger on the
	trackpoint to drag the
	cursor.
Access context		Click once
menu
Scroll			Use finger to roll
			scroll wheel lightly up
			or down in tablet or
			notebook mode.

NOTE: When using these inputs, keep them - and your fingers - dry and and clean. The scroll wheel is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase click button responsiveness.

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