Toshiba SATELLITE A500 - Manual (Page 75)

75 Getting Started
Using the TouchPad™
Open or activate an
item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to
open/activate.
2 Do one of the following:
❖
Tap the TouchPad twice in rapid
succession
OR
❖
Press and release the primary
control button twice in rapid
succession
(Sample Illustration)
Tap twice to open
Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to
right-click.
2 Press and release the secondary control
button.
This feature varies by program. Check your
program documentation for specific
instructions on right-clicking.
(Sample Illustration)
Click the secondary
(right-hand) control button
Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the
TouchPad in the direction you want to scroll.
Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
(Sample Illustration)
Vertical scrolling active
area
Scroll horizontally Slide your finger along the bottom edge of
the TouchPad in the direction you want to
scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
(Sample Illustration)
Horizontal scrolling active
area
To: Do the following: Example: