Hitachi GD8000 User Guide - Page 22

GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Ejecting a Card 1. First, exit the application using the card. 2. On the taskbar, left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon or . 3. Press the slot eject button once to pop it out; then press it again to eject the PC Card. PC Card Eject Button Touchpad The integrated touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface so the cursor responds as you move your finger over of the touchpad. The buttons located directly below the touchpad have the same function as a two-button mouse. Press these buttons to make selections, drag objects, or perform a variety of other functions depending on the software. To Use the Touchpad 1. First, place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position. The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and onto the touchpad. 2. Gently move your thumb across the touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move. To Select Objects 1. First, move the pointer over the object that you want to select. 2. Double-tap the touchpad or double-click the left touchpad but- ton. The touchpad will respond like a mouse. To Drag 1. Place the cursor over the desired object. 2. Press and hold the left button or tap the touchpad two times as if you were double-clicking but do not remove your finger after the second tap. 3. Move the cursor to the desired location and release the button or lift your finger to finish dragging. Adjusting the Touchpad Settings These settings allow you to change the orientation from righthanded to left-handed, and fine-tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks. For Windows XP: Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mouse, Buttons. Touchpad Touchpad Buttons For Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. Select Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound. 2. Under Devices and Printers select Mouse.This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window. 3. On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop-down menu to select Synaptics TouchPad V6.2 on PS/2 Port. Now you can choose touchpad settings for the way you work. The Synaptics Touchpad can also be accessed via the icon in system tray. Touchpad Precautions The touchpad is a sensitive device. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Please take note of the following precautions: „„ Make sure the touchpad does not into come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. „„ Keep the touchpad area dry and clean. „„ Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty „„ Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or touchpad buttons „„ Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. „„ Avoid tapping too hard. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements and responds best to light touches. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003