Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the
following precautions.
• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
• Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet.
• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.
• Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.
NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the
surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch-
pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.
Mouse or Keyboard Connection (Optional)
To allow easier cursor navigation or data entry, you may connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the USB
ports on the rear of the Notebook PC. Both ports follow standard USB specifications and can accept a
wide range of USB devices. There is only one correct orientation with the USB symbol
upwards. See the following illustration.
Tip: You can use a USB keyboard with a hub to allow easy connection of a mouse or
other devices to the keyboard. This allows you to use only a single connection to the
Notebook PC.
4. Using the Notebook PC
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