Acer Aspire 1710 Series, Service Manual

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20 Aspire 1710
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2 - compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor
responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same
functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and
web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and effiency.
Touchpad basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
T
Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the
touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
T
Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as
you would use the buttons on a computer mouse.
T
Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to
scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down.
Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice quickly.
Select Click one. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold. Then, slide
your finger across the
touchpad to drag the cursor
over the selection. Tap twice quickly. On the
second tap, slide your finger
across the touchpad to drag
the cursor over the selection.
Access
content menu Click once.