GETTING STARTED
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USING THE TOUCHPAD
A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement of
the pointer to select items on your display panel.
The touchpad consists of a cursor control, and a clicking area. The cursor control works the same
way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure from
the tip of your finger. The clicking area is on the lower half of the touchpad that functions as mouse
button. If tap-to-click is enabled, you can quickly tap the touchpad to perform the click function.
To right-click, click the touchpad with two fingers. The actual functionality of the clicking area
may vary depending on the application that is being used.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the clicking area once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the
mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, tap on the touchpad with two fingers. You also have
the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the clicking area twice in rapid succession. To
double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the clicking area twice, and then
immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping
lightly on the touchpad twice.