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(2) | TouchPad zone | Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. |
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(3) | Left TouchPad button | Functions like the left button on an external mouse. |
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(4) | Right TouchPad button | Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
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Turning the TouchPad on and off
The TouchPad is turned on at the factory. When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly
Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two fingers on the TouchPad as described in the following sections.
To enable or disable gestures, click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then check or uncheck Disable gestures. To enable or disable a specific gesture, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings, and then check or clear the check box next to the gesture you want to enable or disable.
Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up or down on a page or image. To scroll, place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad and drag them across the TouchPad in an up, down, left, or right motion.
NOTE: Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed.
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