IBM 330 Type 6577, User Manual

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ball on the bottom, so working on a flat, smooth surface
is important. You can use your right or left hand to
control the mouse, depending on the hand you are most
comfortable using.
Notice that the mouse has two buttons on the top (some
mice have more buttons). Rest your hand comfortably on
the mouse with your index finger on the left button (if
you are using your right hand). IBM mouse programs
provide the option to set up the mouse for left-hand use.
When a mouse is set up for left-hand use, the button
functions are reversed.
Use the left button to select and open objects with the
mouse. Some programs also use the right button in
various ways.
To use the mouse, slide it from side to side and forward
and backward on a flat surface. The pointer on the
monitor screen moves as you move the mouse. When
you see an item that you want to select on the screen,
you simply move the pointer to that item (this is called
pointing). Then you press and release the left button on
the mouse (this is called clicking).
To learn how to use the mouse with the software in your
personal computer, see the software user's guide or
tutorial.
Some programs support only one mouse button, others
support two, and some support three. Despite the
differences, some terms are fairly standard throughout
the industry.
Point Move the mouse so the pointer is on the
object you want.
Click
Press and release the mouse button once.
Double-click Rapidly press and release the mouse
button twice.
Drag Point to an object, press the mouse button,
and hold it down as you move the mouse
to relocate the object.
Drop After dragging an object to a new location,
release the mouse button.
Shutting Down
When you are ready to turn off your personal computer,
use an orderly shutdown procedure to prevent the loss of
unsaved data or damage to your software programs.
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Using Your Personal Computer