Toshiba C55-C5243 Owner's Manual

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Getting Started

Using the touchpad

Adjusting touchpad settings

While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to 
move or jump around “by itself” to random locations on the 
screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to 
automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other 
user interface elements. For help with these problems, try 
one or more of the following:

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Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental 
contact with the touchpad. You may be inadvertently 
brushing the touchpad with the heel of your hand as you 
type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the 
touchpad may select an item or text on the screen, and 
potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next 
character you type. 

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Temporarily disable the touchpad, so that it does not 
respond to touch or button presses while you type. See 

.

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Adjust the sensitivity of the touchpad, so that it is less 
responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger 
pressure.

Zoom in/out

To zoom in:

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Place two fingers close 
together on the touchpad 
and then slide them apart.

To zoom out:

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Place two fingers slightly 
apart on the touchpad 
and then slide them 
together.

(Sample Illustration)
Zooming in

(Sample Illustration)
Zooming out

To: 

Do the following:

Example: