User's Manual

5 Navigating using the keyboard, touch
gestures and pointing devices
Your tablet allows navigation using touch gestures (select models only) in addition to the keyboard
and mouse. Touch gestures can be used on your tablet's TouchPad or on a touch screen (select
models only).
NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports
on the tablet.
Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your tablet. The guide provides information on
common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.
Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet. Select tablet models
have special hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine tasks.
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad allows you to navigate the tablet with simple finger movements.
You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and
pointer options. From the Start screen on the keyboard dock, type c to display the Apps list. Select
Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
Turning the TouchPad off or on
To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.
The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to
manipulate items on the screen.
Using the keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse allow you to type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as
using touch gestures. The keyboard dock allows you to use special action keys and hot keys to
perform specific functions .
NOTE: Action keys do not display or function on the on-screen keyboard of the tablet.
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