Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Pointing Devices
Pointing Devices and Keyboard 1–5
Using an external mouse
An external USB mouse can be connected to the computer using
one of the USB ports on the computer. A USB mouse can also be
connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking
device.
Setting pointing device preferences
Mouse Properties in Microsoft® Windows® allows you to
customize pointing device settings, including:
■ TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad
once to select an object or twice to double-click an object
(enabled by default).
■ Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even
though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad
(disabled by default).
■ Button preference, which allows you to switch between
left-hand and right-hand use (right-hand preference is
enabled by default). With some application software, you can
program the center button for special functions.
Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails,
are also found in Mouse Properties.
To access Mouse Properties:
» Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other
Hardware > Mouse.