Asus M1A M1 Series Manual - Page 36

Pointing Device

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4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad. Left Cursor Button Touchpad Right Cursor Button External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Notebook PC. The USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's touchpad. For more than one USB connection, you can purchase either a separate hub or a keyboard with integrated USB hub. Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad's primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad. Moving the cursor - Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and do the following to move the cursor: Up - Slide your finger forward Left - Slide you finger to the left Down - Slide your finger backward Right - Slide your finger to the right 36

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4. Using the Notebook PC
Pointing Device
The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-
vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and
scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure
sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, me-
chanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still
required for working with some application software.
See the
Driver & Utility Guide
for information on
drivers and utilities for the touchpad.
Using the Touchpad
Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the
touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’s
primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of
your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad.
Moving the cursor -
Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and do the following to move the
cursor:
Up -
Slide your finger forward
Left -
Slide you finger to the left
Down -
Slide your finger backward
Right -
Slide your finger to the right
Touchpad
Left Cursor
Button
Right Cursor
Button
External Mouse Connection
A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note-
book PC. The USB mouse will work simultaneously
with the Notebook PC’s touchpad. For more than one
USB connection, you can purchase either a separate
hub or a keyboard with integrated USB hub.