Apple powerbook g4 manual Moving Items on the Screen, Tips for Using the Trackpad

Moving Items on the Screen

You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button.

Note: Instead of using the trackpad button, you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You turn on this option in the Trackpad control panel in Mac OS 9, or in the Mouse pane of System Preferences in Mac OS X.

Trackpad Trackpad button

The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the trackpad. The faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen.

Tips for Using the Trackpad

For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:

mUse only one finger. Do not use a pen or any other object.

mKeep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it.

mNever use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.

For more information on using the trackpad, see Mac Help or Mac Tutorials, available in the Help menu.

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