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To best use the track stick, use the following techniques:
To move the cursor, apply pressure to the track stick with your right or left index finger. Press up or down to move the cursor to the top or 
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bottom of the display screen. Press left or right to move the cursor to the left or right of the display screen.
To select an object, tap once on the track stick or use your thumb to press the left track stick button. The track stick buttons perform standard 
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mouse functions.
To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object. Then press and hold the left track stick button. Leave your thumb on 
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the button and move the selected object by pressing the track stick in the desired direction.
To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and then tap the left track stick button twice or tap the track stick itself twice. The
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track stick functions much like the touch pad in that it allows you to use buttons for mouse functions or the pointing device itself.  
Customizing the DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device
The DualPoint integrated pointing device software allows you to set the default for the type of cursor pointing device you want to use, as well as
sensitivity, motion, and drag and drop features of both the touch pad and track stick. To customize the DualPoint integrated pointing
device, perform the following steps: 
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse icon to open the Mouse Properties window and click the Touch tab.
3. Select the settings that work best for you and click Apply.
4. Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
You can also click the touch pad icon on the taskbar and click Touch Pad Properties to open the Mouse Properties control panel.
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Your computer came with four additional track stick caps in assorted colors. You may need to change the track stick cap if it wears down from
prolonged use.
To change the track stick cap, perform the following:
1. Pull the cap off the track stick (see
Figure 3. Removing the Track Stick Cap
2. Align a new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.  
3. Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.
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