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Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook To... Move the pointer on the screen. Do this... 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 an object on the screen. www.gateway.com 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. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. 22

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
www.gateway.com
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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
.
Move an object on the
screen.
Position the pointer over
the object. Press the left
button and hold it down,
then use the touchpad to
move (drag) the object to
the appropriate part of the
screen. Release the button
to drop the object where
you want it.