Gateway P-79 Service Manual page 36

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CHAPTER 1: System specifications
To... Do this...
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.
Move an object
on the screen.
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.
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.