eMachines EL1200 Series - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
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You can use the left and right buttons on the
mouse to select objects on the display. You can
use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move
through a document. This feature is not
available in all programs.
For more information about how to adjust the
double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand
or left-hand configuration, and other mouse
settings.
To... Do this...
Move the
pointer on the
computer
display
Move the mouse around. If
you reach the edge of your
mouse pad and need to
move the mouse farther,
lift the mouse and place it
in the middle of the mouse
pad, then continue moving
the mouse.
Select an
object on the
computer
display
Position the pointer over
the object. Quickly press
and release the left mouse
button. This is called
clicking .
Start a
program or
open a file or
folder
Position the pointer over
the object. Quickly press
and release the left mouse
button twice. This is called
double-clicking .
Access a
shortcut menu
or find more
information
about an
object on the
display.
Position the pointer over
the object. Quickly press
and release the right mouse
button once. This is called
right-clicking .
Move an
object on the
computer
display.
Position the pointer over
the object. Press the left
mouse button and hold it
down. Move (drag) the
object to the appropriate
part of the computer
display. Release the button
to drop the object where
you want it. This is called
clicking and dragging .