Operating Basics

You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button.

Click: Tap once

Double-click: Tap twice

Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material.

Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen

You can use the Tablet PC Pen to execute actions and enter data. Hold the Tablet PC Pen in a natural position and tap, press or trace on the screen lightly. Before you begin using the TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M400 for the first time, you will need to calibrate the Tablet PC Pen. Refer to the Pointing device section in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.

Some computers in the series are equipped with a Reserve Pen.

Eraser button

Pen button

Pen button

 

 

Pen point

 

Pen point

Figure 4-2 The Tablet PC Pen (the left) and Reserve Pen (the right)

 

 

Eraser button

You can use this button as an eraser when using

 

the application software for graphics. The

 

application software for texts enables you to

 

select and delete characters with one-touch

 

action.

 

 

Pen button

Acts as the clicking of the right touch pad control

 

button.

 

 

Pen point

Acts as the clicking of the left touch pad control

 

button.

 

 

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