User's Manual

Using Your Joystick
Clicking
1. First, place your fingers on the joystick.
2. Gently move your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move. The stick detects the
change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction.
3. The left and right buttons located on each side of the joystick are the same in function as those on
a two-buttoned mouse. Clicking these buttons makes selections, drags objects, or performs a
variety of other functions depending on the software. To select an object, first move the pointer
over the object you want to select, and then press the left button one time. The functions of these
buttons are software specific.
NOTE
The joystick also has the ability to do a left button click if it is tapped.
Double-clicking
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Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons.
Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select, rapidly press the left button
two times. This action is commonly referred to as “double-clicking” an object.
NOTE
Double-clicking can also be accomplished by double-tapping with the joystick.
Dragging
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Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button. While still holding down
the left button, move the pointer to the desired location. Release the button.
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Move the pointer to the desired location. Tap the joystick twice quickly as if you were double-
clicking, however do not remove your finger after the second tap. Move the cursor to the desired
location. Lift your finger to finish dragging.
Adjust the joystick settings by selecting Settings/Control Panel/Mouse/Buttons. These settings allow
you to change the orientation of the joystick from right-handed to left-handed, and fine-tune the pointer
movement and timing of clicks.
General Guidelines
The mobile computer uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), which is the type of screen used on many
notebook and sub-notebook computers. One problem experienced on computers with an LCD display,
especially in cold environments, is that the cursor seems to “disappear” whenever the mouse is moved
quickly. To improve the visibility of the mouse cursor, you should:
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Enable the “Pointer Trails” feature to add trailing cursors.
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Use a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level.
You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level. This will
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