Using The Mouse - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series Reference Manual

Using the Mouse

The Compaq mouse comes with your computer, but any
serial PS/2 mouse will work in much the same way. The
mouse controls the on-screen pointer or cursor when you use
Windows and other mouse-oriented software.
Compaq Mouse
Most software applications that support a mouse use the four
basic mouse techniques described below.
Point: Move your mouse to point to your selection on the
screen.
Click: Press and release the left mouse button.
Double-Click: Press and release the left mouse button twice
(quickly).
Click and Drag (also called Drag and Drop): Press and hold
the left mouse button, then move the mouse. Release the
button when you finish dragging your selection.
To use the mouse:
1. Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the
computer and that the computer startup is complete.
2. Place the mouse on a clean, flat surface, such as your
desktop.
3. Move your mouse across the flat surface—and a pointer
moves across your screen.
To type, move the pointer to a spot on the screen
where you want to begin typing, then press and release
(this is called clicking) the left mouse button once.
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