Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8

Touch screen operation --------------------------------------------------------------------

The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using its fully-featured, multi-touch screen; or like a traditional notebook computer, using keyboard and touch pad.

„Multi-touch gestures

You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks.

Frequently used gestures

Tasks performed

Number of fingers used

Tap

 

 

Tap once on an item.

Performs some action,

 

 

 

 

such as starting an

 

 

app, opening a link, or

 

 

performing a

one

 

command. Similar to

 

 

left-clicking with a

 

 

mouse.

 

 

 

 

Press and hold

 

 

Press your finger down and leave it there

Allows you to see

 

for a moment.

 

 

detailed information

 

 

before selecting an

 

 

action. Can also open a

one

 

menu with more

 

 

 

options. Similar to

 

 

right-clicking with a

 

 

mouse.

 

 

 

 

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