Acer 2700 - Manual (Page 32)

26 Chapter 1
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor
responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same
functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrolling in documents and web
pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort efficiency.
Touchpad basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
T
Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad control the movement of the cursor. Tap the
touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
T
Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as
you would use the buttons on a computer mouse.
T
Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to
scroll up, bottom to scroll down; left to scroll left, and right to scroll right.
Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap
Execute Click twice
quickly
Tap twice quickly
Select Click once Tap once.
Drag Click and hold.
Then, slide your
finger across
the touchpad to
drag the cursor
over the
selection
Tap twice quickly. On the
second tap, slide your
finger across the
touchpad to drag the
cursor over the selection.
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(1) (3)
(2)
(1) (3)
(2)