Use the trackpad

The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

Use the trackpad


ThinkPad pointing device in TrackPoint mode

1. Left-click zone

Press to select or open an item.

You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad 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 trackpad with two fingers to perform the right-click action.

Use the touch gestures

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger.

Tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item.

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers.

Two-finger tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu.

Put two fingers on the trackpad, and then swipe upward.

Two-finger scroll

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them in the vertical or horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Put two fingers on the trackpad, and then slide them closer together.

Two-finger zoom out

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to zoom out.

Put two fingers on the trackpad, and then slide them closer together.

Two-finger zoom in

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom in.

Put three fingers on the trackpad, and then swipe upward.

Swipe three fingers up

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them up to open the task view to see all your open windows.

Put three fingers on the trackpad, and then swipe downward.

Swipe three fingers down

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them down to show the desktop.

Note:
  • When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.

  • Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.

  • Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.

  • If the trackpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.

For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.

Disable the trackpad

The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device:
  1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings > Devices > Touchpad.

  2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control.