Lenovo E531, E431 manual Using the multi-touch screen

Using the multi-touch screen

This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.

Tap

Tap on the screen with your fingertip to launch an application, select an item, or open a menu.

Press and hold

Press and hold an item or a blank area on the screen for a few seconds until an action occurs.

Drag

Tap and hold your finger on an item, such as an image or an icon on the screen, then pull it along with your finger to the desired location.

Swipe or slide

Move your finger horizontally on the screen to scroll through Web pages, lists, picture thumbnails, and so on.

Zoom in or zoom out

Move two fingers closer together on the screen to zoom out, or move two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in.

Rotate

Put two or more fingers on an item, and then rotate your fingers. This operation enables you to rotate the selected items in a direction you move your fingers.

Double tap

For some applications, quickly tap twice on the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.

Windows 8 touch gestures and mouse actions

The following table lists the touch gestures and mouse actions supported by the Window 8 operating system.

Tasks	Touch gestures (touch models only)	Mouse actions
To display the charms that contain	Swipe in from the right edge.	Move the pointer to the lower-right or
system commands, such as Start,		upper-right corner of your screen.
Settings, Search, Share, and
Devices
To display the open applications and	Swipe in from the left edge.	Move the pointer to the upper-left
switch applications		corner of your screen, and then click.

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