Gateway 450 User Manual page 44

Chapter 2: Getting Started
To...
Select an object
on the screen.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Access a shortcut
menu or find
more information
about an object
on the screen.
Move an object
on the screen.
For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed,
right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see
"Changing the touchpad settings" on page 179.
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Position the pointer over the object.
Quickly press and release the left
button once. This action is called
clicking.
Position the pointer over the object.
Press the left button twice in rapid
succession. This action is called
double-clicking.
Position the pointer over the object.
Quickly press and release the right
button once. This action is called
right-clicking.
Position the pointer over the object.
Press the left button and hold it
down, then use the touchpad to
move (drag) the object to the
appropriate part of the screen.
Release the button to drop the
object where you want it.