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External component identification
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1.
Select Start > My Computer.
2.
In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3.
Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager.
Top components
TouchPad
Component
(1)
TouchPad on/off button
(2)
TouchPad zone*
(3)
Left TouchPad button*
(4)
Right TouchPad button*
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Then, right-click the icon representing your device, and select Mouse settings.
Description
Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the button to turn the TouchPad
on and off.
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Identifying the hardware
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