User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-8
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.
Click Press and release the left button.
–or–
Tap gently anywhere on the pad.
Double-click Press and release the left button twice in quick
succession.
–or–
Tap twice on the pad rapidly.