Toshiba p500d-st5805 Reference Guide

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Using the TouchPad
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Using the TouchPad
Some of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only 
supported in certain applications.
You can use the TouchPad
 (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 
of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to:
Move the pointer on the screen
Select an item on the screen
Open or activate an item on the screen 
Scroll through a document or information 
Zoom in for a close-up view 
Zoom out to see more information at once
(Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons
Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing 
each operation.
The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen 
when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse 
connected to your computer.
Secondary control button
Primary control button
TouchPad™