Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse.

NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Turning the TouchPad off and on

To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.

The TouchPad light and onscreen display icons indicate the TouchPad status when the TouchPad is turned off or on. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.

TouchPad light

Icon

Description

 

 

 

Amber

 

Indicates that the TouchPad is off.

 

 

 

Off

 

Indicates that the TouchPad is on.

Navigating

To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.

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