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Chapter 2: Getting Started
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To... Do this...
Move the pointer
on the screen. Move your finger around on the
touchpad. If you run out of space
and need to move the pointer
farther, lift your finger, move it to
the middle of the touchpad, then
continue moving your finger.
Select an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over the
object. Quickly press and release
the left button once. This action is
called clicking.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button twice
in rapid succession. This action is
called double-clicking.
Access a shortcut
menu or find
more information
about an object
on the screen.
Position the pointer over the
object. Quickly press and release
the right button once. This action
is called right-clicking.
Move an object
on the screen. 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.