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To... Do this...
Move the
pointer on the
screen. Move your finger around on
the touchpad. If you run out of
space and need to move the
pointer farther, lift your finger,
move it to the middle of the
touchpad, then continue
moving your finger.
Select an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over the
object. Quickly press and
release the left button once.
This action is called
clicking .
Start a program
or open a file or
folder. Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button
twice in rapid succession. This
action is called
double-clicking .
Access a
shortcut menu
or find more
information
about an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over the
object. Quickly press and
release the right button once.
This action is called
right-clicking .
Move an object
on the screen. Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button and
hold it down, then use the
touchpad to move (drag) the
object to the appropriate part
of the screen. Release the
button to drop the object
where you want it.