User Guide

4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch

gestures and pointing devices

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).

Select computer models have special action key or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform

routine tasks.

Using pointing devices

NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external

USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Setting pointing device preferences

Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button

configuration, click speed, and pointer options. You can also view demonstrations of TouchPad

gestures.

To access Mouse Properties:

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Select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the device representing your computer, and

select Mouse settings.

Using the TouchPad and gestures

The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer screen and control the pointer by using simple

finger movements.

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.

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