Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
1–2 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
Pointing devices
Identifying pointing devices 
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The pointing stick (select models only) and TouchPad controls 
can be used interchangeably.
Component Description
1
Fingerprint reader
(select models only)*
Allows a fingerprint logon to 
Windows® instead of a password 
logon. On select models, a center 
button replaces the fingerprint reader.
2
Left pointing stick button 
(select models only)
Functions like the left button on an 
external mouse.
3
Pointing stick 
(select models only)
Moves the pointer and selects or 
activates items on the screen.
4
Center pointing stick button 
(select models only)
Functions like the center button on an 
external mouse. 
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