User's Guide

4 Navigating the screen
Depending on your computer model, you can navigate the computer screen using one or more methods.
● Use touch gestures directly on the computer screen.
● Use touch gestures on the touchpad.
● Use an optional mouse or keyboard (purchased separately).
● Use an on-screen keyboard.
● Use a pointing stick.
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures
The touchpad helps you navigate the computer screen and control the pointer using simple touch gestures.
Y
ou can also use the left and right touchpad buttons as you would use the corresponding buttons on an
external mouse.
To navigate the touch screen, touch the screen directly using gestures described in this chapter. To customize
gestures and see videos of how they work, type control panel in the taskbar search box, select Control
Panel
, and then select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.
Some products include a precision touchpad, which provides enhanced gesture functionality. To determine if
you have a precision touchpad and nd additional information, select Start, select Settings, select Devices,
and then select Touchpad.
NOTE:
Unless noted, gestures can be used on both the touchpad and a touch screen.
Tap
Point to an item on the screen, and then tap one nger on the touchpad zone or touch screen to select the
it
em. Double-tap an item to open it.
Two-nger
pinch zoom
Use the
two-nger pinch zoom to zoom out or in on images or text.
● Zoom out by placing two ngers apart on the touchpad zone or touch screen and then moving your
ngers together.
● Zoom in by placing two ngers together on the touchpad zone or touch screen and then moving your
ngers apart.
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