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Using pointing devices, Setting pointing device preferences, Using the pointing stick - touchpad light is on

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Com pone nt (1) num lk key Num lk light (2) Integrated numeric keypad Description Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad. NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on. ● On: The keypad function is numeric. ● Off: The keypad function is navigational. Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad. To alternate between this numeric function and the navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on the keys), press the num lk key. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties: ● Select Start > Devices and Printers. Then right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings. Using the pointing stick Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse. Using pointing devices 21

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Com
pone
nt
Description
(1)
num lk
key
Num lk light
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the
integrated numeric keypad.
NOTE:
The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
On: The keypad function is numeric.
Off: The keypad function is navigational.
(2)
Integrated numeric keypad
Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad. To
alternate between this numeric function and the navigational
function (indicated by the directional arrows on the keys), press
the
num lk
key.
Using pointing devices
NOTE:
In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, you can use an external
USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer.
Setting pointing device preferences
Use Mouse Properties in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties:
Select
Start
>
Devices and Printers
. Then right-click the device representing your computer,
and select
Mouse settings
.
Using the pointing stick
Press the pointing stick in the direction you want to move the pointer on the screen. Use the left and
right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the pointer to go.
Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the buttons on an external mouse.
Using pointing devices
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