42 Using the Keyboard
• To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
• To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left
touch-pad button.
• To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch
pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding
your finger over the surface.
• To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your
thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice.
You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to change
the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a
mouse.

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their
settings.
1
Open the Control Panel, and then click
Mouse
. For information about the Control Panel,
access the
Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support).
2
In the
Mouse Properties
window:
•Click the
Device Select
tab to disable the touch pad and track stick.
•Click the
Touc h Pa d
tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.
3
Click
OK
to save the settings and close the window.
Changing the Track Stick Cap
You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use. You can purchase additional
caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com.