HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 19

General information | Basic operation
3.1 Overview
This chapter describes the user interface, operating elements, and basic functions of
the product.
3.2 Using the touchscreen and input devices
3.2.1 Touchscreen and input devices
The operating elements on the user interface of the unit are operated via a
touchscreen or a connected USB mouse.
To enter data, you can use the screen keyboard of the touchscreen or a connected
USB keyboard.
Malfunctions of the touchscreen caused by humidity or contact with water!
Humidity or water can impair the proper functioning of the touchscreen.
Protect the touchscreen from humidity or contact with water
Further information: "Product data", Page 212
3.2.2 Gestures and mouse actions
To activate, switch or move the operating elements of the user interface, you
can use the unit's touchscreen or a mouse. Gestures are used to operate the
touchscreen and the mouse.
The gestures for operating the touchscreen may differ from the gestures
for operating the mouse.
If the gestures for operating the touchscreen differ from those for
operating the mouse, then these instructions describe both operating
options as alternative actions.
The alternative actions for operating the touchscreen or the mouse are
identified by the following symbols:
The following overview describes the different gestures for operating the
touchscreen or the mouse:
Tapping
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NOTICE
Operation using the touchscreen
Operation using the mouse
Means touching the screen briefly with your fingertip
Means pressing the left mouse button once
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