Using the Touchpad

CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may damage the touchpad surface.

NOTE: For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry. When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force.

The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.

The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and two buttons. To use the touchpad, place your forefinger or thumb on the pad. The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer (also called cursor) on the screen moves accordingly. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad.

Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchpad:

Term

Action

 

 

Point

Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the

 

selection on the screen.

 

 

Click

Press and release the left button.

 

-or-

 

Tap gently anywhere on the pad.

 

 

Double-click

Press and release the left button twice in quick succession.

 

-or-

 

Tap twice on the pad rapidly.

 

 

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Motorola L3391, L3392 owner manual Using the Touchpad, Term Action