Gateway MX6452 8511386 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Guide - Page 30

press and release, once. This action

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Select an object on the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. 26

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
26
To...
Do this...
Move the
pointer on the
screen.
Move your finger
around on the
touchpad.
If you
run out of space
and need to move
the pointer
farther, lift your
finger, move it to
the middle of the
touchpad, then
continue moving
your finger.
Select an
object on the
screen.
Position the
pointer over the
object. Quickly
press and release
the left button
once. This action
is called
clicking
.
Start a
program or
open a file or
folder.
Position the
pointer over the
object. Press the
left button twice
in rapid
succession. This
action is called
double-clicking
.
Access a
shortcut
menu or find
more
information
about an
object on the
screen.
Position the
pointer over the
object. Quickly
press and release
the right button
once. This action
is called
right-clicking
.