Toshiba Tecra R940-ST3N01 User Guide - Page 74

Scrolling with the touch pad, Control buttons, Connecting an external device

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74 Getting Started Connecting an external device When the touch pad is disabled, the (touch pad) primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled. However, the AccuPoint® and AccuPoint® button functions will remain enabled. Scrolling with the touch pad There are two active regions on the touch pad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge of the touch pad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button. The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Check your program's documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). You can easily attach an external device your computer. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). Turn on the external device (if applicable). Your computer may automatically detect the external device.

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74
Getting Started
Connecting an external device
When the touch pad is disabled, the (touch pad) primary and
secondary buttons will also be disabled. However, the AccuPoint
®
and AccuPoint
®
button functions will remain enabled.
Scrolling with the touch pad
There are two active regions on the touch pad that allow you to
scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball.
To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge
of the touch pad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the
bottom edge of the touch pad. This feature can be disabled or
changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Control buttons
When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the
cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand)
button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid
succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the left
mouse button.
The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the
program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse
button (“right-clicking”). Check your program’s documentation to
determine whether it uses the right mouse button.
Connecting an external device
Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3.0
port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset
within the USB 3.0 port (if available).
You can easily attach an external device your computer.
To do this:
1
Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first
need to install new software.
2
Connect the device’s video or USB cable to the port on the
computer and to the device.
3
Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet (if
applicable).
Turn on the external device (if applicable). Your computer may
automatically detect the external device.
NOTE