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Moving Items on the Screen

You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you
use a mouse with a desktop computer. To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your
finger across the trackpad. To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the
trackpad button.

The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short
distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the trackpad. The faster you move
your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen.

Note: You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of using the
button. For more information on configuring the trackpad, look in the Help Center, available
from the Help menu.

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Trackpad

Trackpad button

Tips for Using the Trackpad

For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:
m Use only one finger.
m Use only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any other object.
m Keep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from

humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it.

m Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.