HP Mini 210-3040ca Getting Started Mini - Windows 7 - Page 33

Using pointing devices, Setting pointing device preferences, Using the TouchPad

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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 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. Turning the TouchPad on and off To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button. The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons. TouchPad light Amber Icon Description Indicates that the TouchPad is off. Off Indicates that the TouchPad is on. Using pointing devices 25

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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 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.
Turning the TouchPad on and off
To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
The following table shows and describes the TouchPad display icons.
TouchPad light
Icon
Description
Amber
Indicates that the TouchPad is off.
Off
Indicates that the TouchPad is on.
Using pointing devices
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