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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. 30

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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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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.