Using The Display - Gateway C-140S Reference Manual

To... Do this...
Access a
shortcut
menu or find
more
information
about an
object on the
screen.
Move an
object on the
screen.

Using the display

Your convertible notebook's screen combines the
eye-soothing readability of a liquid-crystal display with the
responsiveness of a pen controller. The screen provides a
hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases
readability.
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Unlike other touchscreens and PDAs, your convertible
notebook's display responds only to your convertible
notebook's digital pen. Your convertible notebook will
not respond to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip.
Steady your hand on the display surface while writing.
The pressure of your hand or fingers will not affect any
open programs.
Switching from AC to battery power dims the display
slightly to save battery power.
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.