Selecting Items On The Windows Desktop And In Other Software - HP TouchSmart IQ804 User Manual

Selecting Items on the Windows Desktop and in
Other Software
With the HP TouchSmart PC, you have the flexibility to use various ways to navigate the desktop, search
the Web, and work with different programs on your computer. You can use the touch screen, keyboard,
mouse, or remote control (included with select models only).
Some tasks, such as using the HP TouchSmart programs, browsing the Internet, or accessing your favorite
programs, are better suited to the touch screen. Other tasks, such as typing search text, are better suited to
the keyboard. Other tasks, such as using the Windows Media Center program to watch and record TV
programs, are designed to work with the remote control.
NOTE: Software that you purchase and install separately is accessible with the touch screen, but some
programs may be easier to use with a keyboard or mouse.
Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to use the touch screen in several ways. When you are in the
HP TouchSmart program, you can select and open items with a single tap. On the Windows desktop
and in some software programs, you must use double-tap to open shortcuts, programs and other
selectable items.
The following table provides desktop and software navigation tips.
Action
Select item
Open item
Open secondary menu
Move item
Scroll menu
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Description
Tap once to select an item. This works like a single-click with a mouse.
Tap twice quickly to open an item. This works like a double-click with a
mouse.
A taskbar icon is opened with a single tap.
Press and hold a menu until the secondary menu appears. This works like a
right-click with a mouse. After the secondary menu appears, move your
finger to select a menu item. When you release your finger, the item is
selected.
Press and drag an item to move it.
Press the scrollbar and drag it left and right or up and down to the desired
item or setting.