4 Using the Notebook PC

Pointing Device

The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.

IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch- pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface.

Using the Touchpad

Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad.

Cursor

Movement

Vertical

Scroll

Right Click

Left Click

Slide finger

forward

Slide

Slide finger

finger left

right

Slide finger

backward

Moving The Cursor

Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor.

Scrolling

Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down.

Scroll Up

Scroll Down

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