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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, a virtual left button, a virtual right button, and a
scroll bar. 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 left and right buttons
function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending
on the application that is being used. Finally, the scroll bar allows you to navigate quickly
through pages, without having to use the on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll
bars.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item
you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click,
move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then
immediately release it. 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 left button twice in rapid succession. This
procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item
you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad twice.
