Toshiba Satellite A215-S5807 Satellite A200 Series - Page 35
Using the Dual Mode Pad, Using Dual Mode, Using the Virtual Buttons
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Using the Dual Mode Pad 35 Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mode) and Button Mode. In Button Mode, you can use the virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to frequently used applications. You can also use the volume control bar to adjust the system volume quickly and easily. Using the Virtual Buttons The Dual Mode Pad has six virtual buttons and a volume control bar. Each virtual button can be configured to start an application. The volume control bar is used to adjust the system volume level. Virtual buttons Mode switch button Volume control bar Virtual buttons (Sample Illustration) Virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad Activating the Dual Mode Pad will deactivate an external mouse. The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must configure these buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box before they can be used. In order to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, you can use the virtual buttons as follows: 1 Tap the mode switch button to enable the virtual buttons.