User’s Manual 4-1
Satellite A50
Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
Touch Pad, the USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, Audio/video
controls, Sound System, modem, the wireless communication and LAN. It
also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.

Using the Touch Pad

To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in
the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
Figure 4-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons
Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse
pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or
graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a
menu or other function depending on the software you are using.
For some functions, you can tap the Touch Pad instead of pressing a
control button.
Touch Pad
Touch Pad control
buttons
Do not press on the Touch Pad too hard or press a sharp object such as a
ball point pen against the Touch Pad. The Touch Pad could be damaged.