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Using the mouse, Using the mouse -6 – Cabletron Systems Lancast Media Converter 7000 User Manual

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Introduction

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Software Conventions

Using the Mouse

This document assumes you are using a Windows-compatible mouse with two
buttons; if you are using a three button mouse, you should ignore the operation of
the middle button when following procedures in this document. Procedures
within the SPECTRUM Element Manager document set refer to these buttons as
follows:

Figure 1-2. Mouse Buttons

For many mouse operations, this document assumes that the left (primary) mouse
button is to be used, and references to activating a menu or button will not
include instructions about which mouse button to use.

However, in instances in which right (secondary) mouse button functionality is
available, instructions will explicitly refer to right mouse button usage. Also, in
situations where you may be switching between mouse buttons in the same area
or window, instructions may also explicitly refer to both left and right mouse
buttons.

Instructions to perform a mouse operation include the following terms:

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Pointing

means to position the mouse cursor over an area without pressing

either mouse button.

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Clicking

means to position the mouse pointer over the indicated target, then

press and release the appropriate mouse button. This is most commonly used
to select or activate objects, such as menus or buttons.

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Double-clicking

means to position the mouse pointer over the indicated

target, then press and release the mouse button two times in rapid succession.
This is commonly used to activate an objectÕs default operation, such as
opening a window from an icon. Note that there is a distinction made between
Òclick twiceÓ and Òdouble-click,Ó since Òclick twiceÓ implies a slower motion.

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Pressing

means to position the mouse pointer over the indicated target, then

press and hold the mouse button until the described action is completed. It is
often a pre-cursor to Drag operations.

Left Mouse Button

Right Mouse Button