Toshiba NB520 - Manual (Page 35)

Chapter 3
Operating Basics
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights
the precautions that should be taken when using it.
Using the Touch Pad
To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in
the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
Figure 3-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons
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1. Touch Pad 2. Touch Pad control buttons
The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a
standard mouse - press the left button to select a menu item or to
manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer, and press the right
button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you
are using.
You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the
left button on a standard mouse.
Click: Tap once
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop: Tap to select the item(s) you want to move, leave your
finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item(s) to
their new destination.
Touch pad gestures
The touch pad senses the position of several fingers on its surface,
enabling Multi-Touch Control. A set of gestures can be activated, providing
easy scrolling, zooming into and changing your applications and files, for
example. Please refer to the touch pad settings in Start menu -> Control
panel -> Mouse properties.
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