NOTE
The touchpad on your GoBook II computer is electrically sensitive to finger touch. It will not respond if
touched by anything other than your fingers, such as a stylus or pencil.
3. The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program. It is called double-tapping. This
function corresponds to double-clicking with a mouse. Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to
select, lightly double-tap the pressure sensitive touchpad. This double-tapping on the touchpad will select the
desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation.
4. The left and right buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two-
buttoned mouse. Clicking these buttons makes selections, drags objects, or performs a variety of other functions
depending on the software. To select an object, first move the pointer over the object you want to select, and then
press the left button one time. The functions of these buttons are software specific.
Double-clicking
Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons. Once you have
moved the pointer over the object you wish to select, rapidly press the left button two times. This action is
commonly referred to as "double-clicking" an object.
Dragging
Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button. While still holding down the left button,
move the pointer to the desired location. Release the button.
Move the pointer to the desired location. Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double-clicking, however
do not remove your finger after the second tap. Move the cursor to the desired location. Lift your finger to finish
dragging.
Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings/Control Panel/Mouse/Buttons. These settings allow you to change
the orientation of the touchpad from right-handed to left-handed, and fine-tune the pointer movement and timing of
clicks.
Touchpad Precautions
If not properly cared for the touchpad can be easily damaged. Please take note of the following precautions.
Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.
General Guidelines
The mobile computer uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), which is the type of screen used on many notebook and
sub-notebook computers. One problem experienced on computers with an LCD display, especially in cold
environments, is that the cursor seems to "disappear" whenever the mouse is moved quickly. To improve the visibility
of the mouse cursor, you should use a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level.
You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level. This will allow you to
move the mouse cursor quickly by increasing your finger pressure, while still providing a finer degree of control when
you apply minimum pressure.
NOTE
To change the speed of the mouse, from the Start Menu select Settings, Control Panel, and then choose Mouse
to make adjustments.
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