Gateway 450 manual Getting Started

Chapter 2: Getting Started

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Select an object on the screen.

Start a program or open a file or folder.

Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it.

For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on page 179.

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