Acer TravelMate C210 TravelMate C210 Service Guide - Page 23

Trackpoint and click buttons The built-in trackpoint is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the trackpoint. Its central location on the move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Trackpoint basics The following items show you how to use the trackpoint and click buttons: (1) T Using your finger, apply light, steady pressure on the trackpoint (1) to move the cursor. (2) (3) T Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Scrolling basics The 3-way scroll wheel is enabled for tablet-and keyboard-mode use. T Use the job wheel (4) to scroll up or down on a page. A click on the job wheel executes the Enter function, similar to clicking the left click butt(o4n) or the left button of a mouse. . Function Function LLeftt Bbuttttoonn Execute Quickly click twice Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Click once Click and hold, then use finger on the trackpoint to drag the cursor. RighRt ight button BuStctroonll wheel Scroll Wheel Click on the job wheel. Click once Use finger to roll scroll wheel lightly up or down in tablet or notebook mode. NOTE: When using these inputs, keep them - and your fingers - dry and and clean. The scroll wheel is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase click button responsiveness. Chapter 1 15