Using The Multi-Touch Screen - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

On the Windows 7 operating system, press the Windows key to open the Start menu. On the Windows 8
operating system, press the Windows key to switch between the current workspace and the Start screen.
You also can use the Windows key together with another key to achieve other functions. For details, refer to
the help information system of the Windows operating system.

Using the multi-touch screen

This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Tap
Tap on the screen with your fingertip to launch an application, select an item, or open a menu.
Press and hold
Press and hold an item or a blank area on the screen for a few seconds to open the context menu.
Drag
Tap and hold your finger on an item, such as an image or an icon on the screen, then pull it along with your
finger to the desired location. After you have moved the item to the desired location, drop it.
Swipe or slide
Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the screen to scroll through the Start screen, Web
pages, lists, picture thumbnails, and so on.
Zoom in or zoom out
Move two fingers closer together on the screen to zoom in, or move two fingers apart on the screen to
zoom out.
Rotate
Put two or more fingers on an item and then rotate your fingers. This operation enables you to rotate the
selected items in a direction you move your fingers.
Double tap
For some applications, quickly tap twice on the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
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