Using The Multi-Touch Screen - Lenovo ThinkPad T550 User Manual

3. On the Navigation tab, locate the Start screen section, and then do one of the following:
– To set desktop as your default startup screen, select When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.
– To set Start screen as your default startup screen, uncheck When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.
4. Click OK to save the new setting.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online user guide when necessary.
• "Installing a new operating system" on page 73
• "Computer stops responding" on page 97
• "Power problems" on page 109

Using the multi-touch screen

This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Note: Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
Note: Depending on the operating system and app you use, some gestures might not be supported.
Touch gesture (touch models
only)
Description
Touch: Tap.
Mouse action: Click.
Function: Open an app or perform an action on an open app, such as Copy,
Save, and Delete, depending on the app.
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Touch: Tap and hold.
Mouse action: Right-click.
Function: Open a menu with multiple options.
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Touch: Slide.
Mouse action: Scroll the mouse wheel, move the scroll bar, or click the scroll
arrow.
Function: Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Touch: Drag an item to the desired location.
Mouse action: Click, hold, and drag an item.
Function: Move an object.
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
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