Toshiba S50-A/S50D-A, S50t-A/S50Dt-A, P50-A/P50D-A/P50t-A/P50Dt-A user manual Using the Touch Screen

Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it.

Using the Touch Screen

Some models are equipped with a touch screen.

You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.

Tap	Simply tap your finger once on the touch screen
	to active an item, such as an app.
Press and hold	Press your finger down and leave it there for a
	few seconds. This will show information to help
	you learn more about an item or will open a
	menu specific to what you are doing.
Pinch or stretch	Touch the screen or an item with two or more
	fingers, and then move the fingers toward each
	other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch).
	This will show different levels of information or
	visually zooms in or out.
Rotate	Put two or more fingers on an item and then turn
	your hand to rotate things in the direction you
	turn your hand. Only some items can be rotated.
Slide	Drag your finger on the touch screen to move
	through what's on the screen.

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