Satellite U840/U800 Series

Chapter 3

Operating Basics

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

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.

Figure 3-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

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1. Touch Pad2. Touch Pad control buttons

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse - press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer, and 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 on a standard mouse.

Click: Tap once

Double-click: Tap twice

Drag and drop: Tap to select the item(s) you want to move, leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item(s) to their new destination.

User's Manual

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