Compaq 310300-006 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 35

Using the Pointing Stick, Using Two-Dimensional Features

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Using the Pointing Stick The EasyPoint IV pointing stick performs the same basic operation as a mouse but does not move; it senses finger movement and pressure. It provides point-and-click (threedimensional) functions as well as standard (two-dimensional) pointing stick features. You can easily modify the EasyPoint IV settings for the way you work. EasyPoint IV is compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. Using Two-Dimensional Features In the two-dimensional setting, the pointing stick and the left and right buttons on the wrist rest are used together to function as a standard two button mouse. The pointing stick moves the cursor. The buttons provide primary and secondary click functions. 1. Place your index finger on top of the pointing stick 1. 2. Press in the direction you want the cursor to move on the screen. 3. Click the left mouse button 2 or right mouse button 3 with your thumb. Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-11 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch03.doc

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Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device
3-11
Writer: Lorise Fazio
Saved by: Johnnie Abercrombie
Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM
Part Number: 310296-002
File name: Ch03.doc
Using the Pointing Stick
The EasyPoint IV pointing stick performs the same basic
operation as a mouse but does not move; it senses finger
movement and pressure. It provides point-and-click (three-
dimensional) functions as well as standard (two-dimensional)
pointing stick features. You can easily modify the EasyPoint IV
settings for the way you work. EasyPoint IV is compatible with
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
NT 4.0 operating systems.
Using Two-Dimensional Features
In the two-dimensional setting, the pointing stick and the left and
right buttons on the wrist rest are used together to function as a
standard two button mouse. The pointing stick moves the cursor.
The buttons provide primary and secondary click functions.
1. Place your index finger on top of the pointing stick 1.
2. Press in the direction you want the cursor to move on the
screen.
3. Click the left mouse button 2 or right mouse button 3 with
your thumb.