Using The Touchpad - Gateway 1450 User Manual

You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select
objects.
You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons.
This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the active
window, or open and close the Start menu. For more information about
programming the rocker switch, see "Changing the touchpad settings" on
page 163.

Using the touchpad

To... Do this...
Move the pointer
on the screen.
Select an object
on the screen.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
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.
Press the left button below the
touchpad once. This action is
called clicking.
Position the pointer over the object.
Press the left button below the
touchpad twice in rapid
succession. This action is called
double-clicking.
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