49Chapter 3.Using the computerTouchpadThe touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the leftand right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of the left andright buttons of a mouse.Touch the touchpad with your fingers only.•Anything other than your fingers, such as a ball-point pen,will not be recognized by the touchpad.If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons•while booting up, the Windows boot time may beextended.Basic Touchpad FunctionsMoving the cursor on the screenPlace your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger.The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your finger in thedirection you wish to move the cursor.Click FunctionPlace a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once.Alternatively, press the left button once quickly and release it.TapClickorDouble-Click FunctionPut your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with yourfinger on an item you want.Alternatively, press the left touchpad button twice quickly.ClickClickTapTapor