Operation Manual

Touch gesture (touch models
only)
Description
Touch: Move two fingers closer together.
Mouse action: Press the Ctrl key while scrolling the mouse wheel backward.
Function: Zoom out.
Touch: Move two fingers farther apart.
Mouse action: Press the Ctrl key while scrolling the mouse wheel forward.
Function: Zoom in.
Touch: Swipe in from the right edge.
Mouse action: Click the action center icon
in the Windows notification area.
Function: Open the action center to see your notifications and quick actions.
Touch: Swipe in from the left edge.
Mouse action: Click the task-view icon
on the taskbar.
Function: View all your open windows in task view.
• Short swipe for full-screened app or when your computer is in the tablet
mode
Touch: Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge.
Mouse action: Move your pointer to the top edge of the screen.
Function: Show a hidden title bar.
• Long swipe when your computer is in the tablet mode
Touch: Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge.
Mouse action: From the top edge of the screen, click and hold, move the
pointer to the bottom of the screen, and then release.
Function: Close the current app.
Disabling the multi-touch function
Depending on the model, you can disable the multi-touch function from the ThinkPad Setup:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.
2. Select Security ➙ I/O Port Access ➙ Touch Panel.
3. Change the settings to Disabled.
4. Press F10 to save the settings and exit.
Tips on using the multi-touch screen
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
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