Toshiba SATELLITE L300 - Manual (Page 61)

User’s Manual 4-1
Operating Basics
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
touchpad, optical disc drives, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the
microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also
provides tips on caring for your computer, and CD/DVDs.
Using the touchpad
To use the touchpad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the
direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
Two buttons below the touchpad are used like the buttons on a mouse
pointer.
Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics
designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other
function depending on the software you are using.
Touchpad and touchpad control buttons
You can also tap the touchpad to perform functions similar to those of the
left button on a standard mouse.
Click: Tap the touchpad once.
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave
your finger on the touchpad after the second tap and
move the material.
Touchpad control buttons
Touchpad