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Navigating the screen
You can navigate the computer screen in the following ways:
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Touch gestures
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Keyboard and mouse
Touch gestures can be used on your computer's TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only).
NOTE:
An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports on the
computer.
Select computer models have special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine
tasks.
Some computer models may also have an integrated numeric keypad.
Using the TouchPad and gestures
The TouchPad allows you to navigate the computer screen and control the pointer by using simple finger
movements. You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed,
and pointer options. You can also view demonstrations of TouchPad gestures.
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Mouse.
TIP:
Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on an
external mouse.
NOTE:
TouchPad gestures are not supported in all programs.
Scrolling
Scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on a page or image.
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Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up, down, left, or right.
2-finger pinch zoom
Pinching allows you to zoom in or out on images or text.
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Zoom out by placing two fingers apart on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers together.
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Zoom in by placing two fingers together on the TouchPad zone and then moving your fingers apart.
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