GETTING STARTED
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USING THE TOUCHPAD
A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement of
the pointer to select items on your display panel.
The touchpad consists of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scroll bar. The cursor control
works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light
pressure from the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons.
The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used.
Finally, the scroll bar allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the
on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll bars.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse
cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This
procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item
you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad twice.
Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move
the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item
to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using only the touchpad. First,
tap the touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the
pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across
the touchpad, and then release your finger. Using the scroll bar allows you to navigate through a
document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are
navigating through on-line pages.