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Navigating using touch gestures,
pointing devices and the keyboard
Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in addition to the
keyboard and mouse. Touch gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen
(select models only).
NOTE:
An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the computer.
Review the
Windows 8 Basics
guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on
common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.
Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform
routine tasks.
Some computer models may also have an integrated numeric keypad.
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer screen by using simple finger movements.
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options. From the Start screen, type
c
, select
Control Panel
, and then select
Hardware and
Sound
. Under
Devices and Printers
, select
Mouse
.
Using TouchPad gestures
A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers.
TIP:
Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on
an external mouse.
NOTE:
TouchPad gestures are not supported in all apps, and only common gestures are
documented in this guide. More gestures are available when you choose to view a demonstration of
each gesture.
To view a demonstration of each gesture:
1.
From the Start screen, type
c
to reveal the
Apps
list. Select
Control Panel
, and then select
Hardware and Sound
.
2.
Select
Touch Pad
.
3.
Click a gesture to activate the demonstration.
To turn a gesture off or on:
1.
From the Start Screen, type
c
, select
Control Panel
, select
Hardware and Sound
, and then
select
Touch Pad
. The
Mouse Properties
dialog box opens.
2.
From the
Touch Pad
tab, click the link
Click to change the Touch Pad settings
.
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