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5 Navigating using touch gestures,

pointing devices, and the keyboard

Your computer allows navigation using touch gestures in addition to the keyboard and mouse. Touch

gestures can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only).

NOTE:

An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be connected to one of the USB ports on

the computer.

Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with your computer. The guide provides information on

how to perform common tasks using the TouchPad, touch screen, or the keyboard.

Your computer also has special action keys or hot key functions on the keyboard to perform routine

tasks.

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad, allows you to navigate the computer with simple finger movements.

You can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and

pointer options. From the Start screen type c to display the Apps list. Select Control Panel, and then
select Hardware and Sound. Under Devices and Printers, select Mouse.

Turning the TouchPad off or on

To turn the TouchPad off or on, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.

The TouchPad light is off when the TouchPad is on.

The TouchPad supports a variety of gestures that let your fingers scroll, swipe, pinch, and rotate to

manipulate items on the screen.

Using TouchPad gestures

A TouchPad allows you to control the pointer on the screen using your fingers.

TIP:

Use the left and right buttons on the TouchPad as you would use the corresponding buttons on an

external mouse.

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