Pointing devices and keyboard, Using pointing devices, Setting pointing device preferences – HP Envy 15t-1100se CTO Beats Limited Edition Notebook PC User Manual

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Pointing devices and keyboard

Using pointing devices

NOTE:

In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse 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 surface in the direction you want the pointer
to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external mouse.

NOTE:

For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to

TouchPad buttons

on page 2

Using TouchPad gestures

The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two
fingers on the TouchPad as described in the following sections.

The TouchPad gestures described in this section are enabled at the factory. To disable or reenable
these gestures:

Double-click on the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click the Device Settings tab.

Select the device, and then click Settings.

Select the checkbox to disable or reenable the TouchPad gesture.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

NOTE:

Your computer also supports additional TouchPad features that are disabled at the factory. To

view and enable these features, click the Synaptics icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, and then click the Device Settings tab. Select the device, and then click Settings.

Using pointing devices