The entire touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touchpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
Use the touchpad
1. Left-click zone
Press to select or open an item.
You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the touchpad with one finger to perform the left-click action.
2. Right-click zone
Press to display a shortcut menu.
You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the touchpad with two fingers to perform the right-click action.
Use the touch gestures
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Tap Tap anywhere on the touchpad with one finger to select or open an item. |
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Two-finger tap Tap anywhere on the touchpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu. |
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Two-finger scroll Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them in the vertical or horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the document, Web site, or apps. |
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Two-finger zoom out Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them closer together to zoom out. |
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Two-finger zoom in Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them farther apart to zoom in. |
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Swipe three fingers up Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them up to open the task view to see all your open windows. |
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Swipe three fingers down Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them down to show the desktop. |
When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.
If the touchpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the touchpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.
Disable the touchpad
Open the Start menu, and then click .
In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control.