Using The Touchpad - Gateway 200 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting Started
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select
objects.
Important

Using the touchpad

To...
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.
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Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your notebook or docking
station may turn off the touchpad.
Do this...
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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.