The following table shows how you use the touchscreen to obtain equivalent
mouse functions.
Term / Action
Equivalent
Mouse Function
Tap:
Touch the screen once.
Click / Point
Double-tap:
Touch the screen twice rapidly.
Double-click
Tap and hold:
Tap and hold until a popup menu appears.
Right-click
Drag:
Hold the finger on the screen and drag
across the screen until reaching your destination.
Drag
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Using the Touchscreen
CAUTION:
Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the
touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use your finger or the
stylus.
Select models have a capacitive touchscreen. This type of touchscreen responds to
objects that have conductive properties, such as fingertips and a capacitive-tipped
stylus. You can navigate on the screen without using a keyboard, or mouse.