Using the Touchpad
The touchpad is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the touchpad and the cursor will replicate your movement on the screen.
To use the touchpad, you can:
•Single tap the touchpad, or single click on the left button, equivalent to a single click of the primary mouse button.
•Double tap the touchpad, or double click on the left button, equivalent to a double click of the primary mouse button.
•Click the left button and hold, then drag your finger across the touchpad, equivalent to a click and drag of the primary mouse button.
Item
ATouchpad
BLeft Click Button
CRight Click Button
Description
This device replaces the mouse and is for positioning the cursor on a notebook display screen.
This is the primary button. Clicking it usually selects the item your cursor is pointing at.
Clicking this button usually opens a menu of options available for the item currently selected.
If you find the double tap difficult to use, go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties.
Note
If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default, the
Touchpad Tips
Follow these basic ergonomic tips while working:
•Use a light touch on the touchpad surface.
•Set up the notebook with your keyboard and touchpad at a comfortable height. Keep your forearms parallel to the floor. Your wrists should be relaxed and straight.
•While using the keyboard and touchpad, keep your shoulders and arms as relaxed as possible.
•Take regular breaks from the notebook to rest your eyes. Perform stretching exercises to relax your fingers, hands, wrists, forearms and shoulders.
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