User Manual

Navigating the screen4
Depending on your computer model, you can navigate the computer screen using one or more methods.
● Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen.
● Use touch gestures on the touchpad.
● Use an optional mouse or keyboard (purchased separately).
● Use an on-screen keyboard.
● Use a pointing stick.
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
The touchpad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures.
You can also use the left and right touchpad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an
external mouse.
To navigate a touch screen (select products only), touch the screen directly using gestures described in this
chapter. To customize gestures and see videos of how they work, select the Search icon (select products only)
in the taskbar, type control panel in the search box, select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and
Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
Some products include a precision touchpad, which provides enhanced gesture functionality. To determine
if you have a precision touchpad and nd additional information, follow these steps, depending on your
computer:
● Select Start, select Settings, select Devices, and then select Touchpad.
- or -
● Select Start, select Settings, select Bluetooth & devices, and then select Touchpad.
NOTE: Unless noted, gestures can be used on both the touchpad and a touch screen.
Tap
Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one nger on the touchpad zone or touch screen to select the
item. Double-tap an item to open it.
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