Tips for using the trackpad
For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:
mUse your index finger (left or right hand). Use only one finger.
mUse a light touch on the trackpad. Do not press heavily.
mUse only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any other object.
mExtend your PowerBook’s elevation feet when it is placed on a flat surface. This gives your fingers better access to the keyboard and makes it easier to use the tip of your finger on the surface of
the trackpad.
mSometimes humidity or condensation may cause moisture to gather on the trackpad. If this happens, gently wipe the trackpad with a clean cloth before you use it.
mUse the trackpad to click and drag items by turning on these options in the Trackpad control panel. For instructions, see “How do I use
the trackpad to click and drag?” in the “Setting Options” topic area of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. (You can learn about Macintosh Guide in Chapter 2 of this manual.)
2Move your finger on the trackpad so that the tip of the arrow (8) points to the question mark in the
3With the tip of the arrow (8) on the question mark, press and hold down the trackpad button.
A list of choices (called a menu) appears. This is the Guide (h) menu, which is the place to go when you have a question about how to use your computer.
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