Using An External Mouse; Setting Pointing Device Preferences - HP compaq Hardware Manual

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Using an External Mouse

An external USB mouse can be connected to the notebook using
one of the USB connectors on the back panel. An external PS/2 or
USB mouse can be connected to the system using the connectors
on an optional Port Replicator.

Setting Pointing Device Preferences

Mouse Properties in Windows enables you to change custom
settings for pointing devices, including:
■
Enabling or disabling a pointing device.
■
TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad
once to select an object or twice to double-click an object.
■
Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even
though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad.
■
Palm Check, which helps prevent moving the pointer
unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as
you type.
Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails,
are also found in the Mouse Properties windows.
To access Mouse Properties:
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In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Mouse icon.
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In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and
Other Hardware > Mouse icon.
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