Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Move the pointer |
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Select an object on |
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the computer |
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| Quickly press and release the left mouse |
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| clicking. |
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Start a program or |
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open a file or folder |
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Access a shortcut |
| click | Position the pointer over the object. |
menu or find more |
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information about |
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computer display. |
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Move an object on |
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the computer |
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Tips & Tricks |
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| settings, see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in Using | |
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For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 65.
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