4 Using the Notebook PC
Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions.
•Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
•Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet.
•Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.
•Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.
NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.
Automatic Touchpad Disabling
Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. This feature is normally OFF, to turn ON this feature, select the option in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings (or USB mouse connection).
Control Panel Home | Models with Synaptics touchpad. |
Select this option to enable this feature.
Control Panel - Classic View | Models with ALPS touchpad. |
Select this option to enable this feature.
28
