424 Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of thefollowing precautions.• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.• Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet.• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.• Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You canmove the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving thecursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item andhold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following 2 examples produce the same results.(hold left button and slide finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding fingeron touchpad during second strike)Dragging-Clicking Dragging-TappingNOTE: Basic functions can be adjusted in the Windows control panel to allow com-fortable clicking and tapping. Software-controlled scrolling is available after settingup the included touchpad utility to allow advanced Windows or web navigation.NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap thesurface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch-pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.