Gateway NX860 Hardware Reference Manual page 25

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To... Do this...
Move the pointer on the
screen.
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.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Move your finger around on
the touchpad. If you run out
of space and need to move
the pointer farther, lift your
finger, move it to the
middle of the touchpad,
then continue moving your
finger.
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.
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