Using The Computer's Controls; Using The Trackpad - Mitsubishi Electric Apricot AL Series Owner's Handbook Manual

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USING THE COMPUTER'S CONTROLS

Using the trackpad

The trackpad is the small square area located in front
of the keyboard. The trackpad, together with the two
buttons in front of it, perform the same function as a
mouse, although if preferred, a conventional mouse
can be used with the computer. Refer to Chapter 5,
Optional devices for details on connecting a mouse.
Throughout this manual, the terminology assumes the
'conventional' use of the left and right mouse buttons
i.e. left button to select and drag objects, and right
button to display properties or context. If the function
of these buttons has been changed around by the user,
then this should be borne in mind when reading the
manual.
Navigation
As you move your finger across the trackpad, while
applying gentle downward pressure, the pointer on
the screen will move accordingly. Move the pointer
a large distance by quickly moving your finger across
the trackpad in the required direction several times.
For more accurate positioning of the pointer, much
less movement of your finger is required.
Selecting items on the screen
There are two ways of selecting items on the screen:


Using the buttons
With the pointer over an item, use the buttons
in front of the trackpad in the same way as you
would use the conventional right and left mouse
keys.


Using the trackpad
You can use the trackpad itself as you would use
the select key of a conventional mouse. With the
pointer over an item, tap it once for a 'single-
click' and twice for a 'double-click'.
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