M275 Notebook User's Guide

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Chapter 2: Getting Started
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You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select
objects.
You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons.
This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize or minimize the active
window, or open and close the Start menu. For more information about
programming the rocker switch, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on
page 192.
Using the touchpad
To... Do this...
Move the pointer
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.
Select an object
on the screen.
Position the pointer over the object.
Quickly press and release the left
button once. This action is called
clicking.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Position the pointer over the object.
Press the left button twice in rapid
succession. This action is called
double-clicking.