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Using the Touchpad
CAUTION:
Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so
may damage the touchpad surface.
NOTE:
Press
Fn+F9
to toggle the touchpad on or off.
For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads
clean and dry. When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive
force.
The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the
computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and
making selection with the buttons.
The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad (work surface) and a left and
right buttons. To use the touchpad, place your forefinger or thumb on the
pad. The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As
you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer (also called cursor) on
the screen moves accordingly. When your finger reaches the edge of the
pad, simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other
side of the pad.
Here are some common terms that you should know when using the
touchpad:
