Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - GNOME 17-03-2009, Manual

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To configure the double-click timeout setting perform the following steps:
1. Click on the Buttons tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog.
2. Use the Timeout slider to specify the timeout in seconds that the system allows
between the two clicks of a double-click. Moving the slider to the right will increase
the timeout interval.
3. Double-click on the light bulb to the right of the slider to test the setting. If you
perform the two clicks of the double-click within the timeout specified, the light
bulb lights up fully to display a yellow glow around the bulb. If you do not double-
click within the timeout specified, the light bulb does not light fully. You should
increase the timeout setting and try again. When the light bulb lights, the timeout
setting is suitable for your needs.
Mouse Pointer Size
To change the size of the mouse pointer that is displayed on the desktop, click on the
Pointers tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog. This will display a list of pointer themes
and sizes available.
By default, GNOME does not include mouse pointer themes. For details on how to install
and use pointer themes see
Section 3.3.5, “Choosing a Theme” (page 61).
Mouse Speed and Sensitivity
To configure the speed and sensitivity of the mouse, perform the following steps:
1 Click on the Motion tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog.
2 In the Pointer Speed section, use the Acceleration slider to specify the speed at
which the mouse pointer moves around the screen when you move the mouse.
If you select a low setting, the mouse pointer moves at a speed similar to the
speed at which you are physically moving the mouse. This means that you need
to physically move the mouse larger distances to cover the screen area. If you
select a high setting, the mouse pointer moves at a faster speed than the speed at
which you physically move the mouse. This means that you need to physically
move the mouse smaller distances to cover the screen area.
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