Customizing the touch pad and track stick, Changing the track stick cap – Dell Inspiron 8200 User Manual

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• To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap

twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad

button twice.

You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left,
right, up, or down to change the direction of the cursor on the display. Use
the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse.

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick

You can disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings using
the Mouse Properties window.

1

Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2

Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Mouse.

3

In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab.
To disable the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click

Disable. (If your computer is docked and connected to a PS/2 mouse,

the touch pad and track stick may already be disabled.)
To change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, click

Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply.

4

Click OK to save the settings and close the window, and then click OK

again to exit the Mouse Properties window.

Changing the Track Stick Cap

You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if
you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the
Dell website at www.dell.com.

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