Toshiba Satellite A300D - Manual (Page 69)

User’s Manual 4-1
A300/A300D
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
touchpad, the fingerprint sensor, 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,
diskettes and CD/DVD.
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.
Figure 4-1 Touchpad, touchpad control buttons and fingerprint sensor
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
Fingerprint sensor
Touchpad