Toshiba Tecra A8 manual Operating Basics, Toshiba Dual Pointing Device, Using the Touch Pad

Chapter 4

Operating Basics

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD.

TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device

The computer is equipped with a dual point system: a Touch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick.

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.

AccuPoint

Fingerprint

Sensor

AccuPoint

control buttonsTouch Pad control buttons

Touch Pad

Figure 4-1 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.

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