Using Pointing Devices; Setting Pointing Device Preferences; Using The Pointing Stick; Using The Touchpad - HP EliteBook 2170p Getting Started Manual

Using pointing devices

NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external
USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Setting pointing device preferences

Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties:
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Select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the device representing your computer,
and select Mouse settings.

Using the pointing stick

Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and
right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off and on

To turn the TouchPad off and on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The TouchPad light and on-screen display icons indicate the TouchPad status. The following table
shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.
TouchPad light
Amber
Off
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Icon Description
Indicates that the TouchPad is off.
Indicates that the TouchPad is on.