Satellite R10

Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TouchPad, Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen, USB floppy disk drive, changing to the Tablet mode, changing the screen orientation, changing to the laptop mode, changing Slim Select Bay modules, optical media drives, Sound System, Modem, Wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.

Using the Touch Pad

To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.

TOUCH PAD

TOUCH PAD

CONTROL

BUTTONS

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

Two buttons below the Touch Pad 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.

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.

User’s Manual

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