TouchpadChapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 15TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing devicethat senses movement on its surface. This means thecursor responds as you move your finger on the surface ofthe touchpad. The central location on the palm restprovides ample comfort and support.Touchpad BasicsThe following items teach you how to use the touchpad:q Move your finger across the touchpad to move thecursor.q Press the left and right buttons located on the edge ofthe touchpad to do selection and execution functions.These two buttons are similar to the left and rightbuttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad producessimilar results.Note: Connecting an external PS/2 mouse to the computerwill automatically disable the touchpad.310-e.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM
