G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k
Cursor Control
Left Button
Right Button
Figure 2-13. Touchpad pointing device
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control and left and right buttons. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure
CLICKING
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To
to select, press the left button once, and then immedi- ately release it. (Figure
Figure 2-14. Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Figure 2-15. Double-clicking
■If the interval between clicks is too long, the
■Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.
DRAGGING
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
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