Operating Your Computer
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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: 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 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:
Term
Action
Point
Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the
selection on the screen.
