User manual

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Chapter 1
Moving Items on the Screen
You use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use
a mouse with a desktop computer. To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your
finger across the trackpad. To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the
trackpad button.
Note: Instead of using the trackpad button, you can click and double-click directly on the
trackpad. You turn on this and other trackpad options in the Mouse pane of System
Preferences.
The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short
distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the trackpad. The faster you move
your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen.
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Trackpad
Trackpad button
Tips for Using the Trackpad
For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:
m Use only one finger. Using more than one finger may cause erratic pointer behavior.
m Do not use a pen or any other object.
m Keep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from
humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it.
m Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.
For more information on using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help.
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