Use the touch screen (for selected models)
For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with computer in a simple way. The following sections introduce frequently used touch gestures.
Notes:
- Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps.
- Do not use gloved fingers or incompatible pens for input on the screen. Otherwise, the touch screen might be not sensitive or does not respond.
- The touch screen is delicate. Do not apply pressure on the screen or touch the screen with anything hard or sharp. Otherwise, the touch panel might malfunction or get damaged.
One-finger touch gesture
To do this | Gesture |
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Open a shortcut menu. | Tap and hold.![]() |
Open the widget panel. | Swipe from the left.![]() |
Open notification center. | Swipe from the right.![]() |
Two-finger touch gesture
To do this | Gesture |
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Zoom out. | Move two fingers towards.![]() |
Zoom in. | Spread two fingers apart.![]() |
Three-and-four-finger touch gesture
To do this | Gesture |
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Show all open windows. | Swipe with three fingers up.![]() |
Show the desktop. | Swipe with three fingers down.![]() |
Switch apps. | Swipe with three fingers to the left or right.![]() |
Switch desktops. | Swipe with four fingers to the left or right.
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Enable three-and-four-finger touch gestures (for selected models)
Step 1
Type touchpad in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2
Turn on the Three-finger gestures switch or Four-finger gestures switch as you desire.
What to do if the touch screen is not sensitive or does not respond
Follow the instructions to troubleshoot the touch screen.
Step 1
Turn off the computer.
Step 2
Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
Step 3
Restart the computer and check if the touch screen works normally.
Step 4
If the touch screen cannot work normally, type Windows Update in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 5
Follow the on-screen instructions to update Windows.
Step 6
After updating Windows, check if the touch screen works normally.
Step 7
If the touch screen still cannot work normally, the touch screen might get damaged. You can call
Lenovo Customer Support Center to get further help.