Chapter 4 Operating Basics; Pointing Devices; Using The Touch Pad - Toshiba Satellite A10 Series User Manual

Operating Basics
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the pointing
devices, USB diskette drive, optical media drives, the microphone, the internal
modem, wireless communication, and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your
computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.

Pointing devices

The computer is equipped with a Touch Pad as a pointing device.

Using the Touch Pad

To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the
direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
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Figure 4-1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons
Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer.
Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics desig-
nated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
NOTE: You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to
those of the left button.
Click: Tap the Touch Pad once
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