34 Using the Notebook PCNOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tapthe surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of thetouchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.Caring 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.Automatic Touchpad Disabling(on selected models)Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will auto-matically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad whenan external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF thisfeature, deselect the option in Windows ControlPanel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings.
