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The TrackPoint pointing device consists of the following components:
1 Pointing stick
2
Left-click button (primary-click button)
3 Right-click button (secondary-click button)
4 Middle button
To use the TrackPoint pointing device, see the following instructions:
Note: Place your hands in the typing position and use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to
the pointing-stick nonslip cap. Use either thumb to press the left-click button or right-click button.
• Point
Use the pointing stick 1 to move the pointer on the screen. To use the pointing stick, apply pressure to
the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer moves accordingly but
the pointing stick itself does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves depends on the amount of
pressure you apply to the pointing stick.
• Left-click
Press the left-click button 2 to select or open an item.
• Right-click
Press the right-click button 3 to display a shortcut menu.
• Scroll
Press and hold the dotted middle button 4 while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or
horizontal direction. Then you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
Using the trackpad
The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
The trackpad can be divided into two zones:
1 Left-click zone (primary-click zone)
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Using your computer
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