Compaq Microportable 1400 User Manual

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Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series Second Edition (September 2000) Part Number 183105-002
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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
mbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
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Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Left and Ri
ht Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Displa
Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Stora
Securit
Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
e Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Video Displa
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Search En
ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Batter
Power Mana
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hard Disk Space Mana
ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
stem Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
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Basic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Frequentl
Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Solutions Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new PresarioTM Notebook
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Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2
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Safety, 1-5
computer, mobile computer users. Once connected to the Internet, information, entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond Setup Guide is desi computer users and be
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Printed Documents
Information?
This section describes the documentation that came in the box with new Notebook.
The Compaq Web site is available worldwide. As you explore the Internet, stop at the following address for information about products, services, and special offers:
www.compaq.com
our
Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed documents containin
ou have access to the Internet, you can also view
If
helpful reference information.
these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/mypresario.
Note:
Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.
Easy Setup Poster
This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When
ou finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents for future use. For more information about the hardware that came with Glance” later in this
our new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
uide.
Beyond Setup Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook and
et acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
Common computer tasks
The Beyond Setup Guide is also available on the Compaq Web site:
www.compaq.com/mypresario
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NTRODUCTION
The Internet
Notebook maintenance
Solutions for computer problems
Compaq service and support tools
Note:
Some features described in this guide may not be available on all
models or in all geographic regions.
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from dama comfort while usin
e, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your
our Notebook.
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Warranty Certificate
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The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service durin
the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a
safe place for future reference.
Presario Operating System Manual
The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to communicate with
®
Windows
operating system. It also introduces:
our Notebook using the Microsoft®
File Mana
renamin
Customizin
Usin
Note:
The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.
ement, which covers creating, saving, deleting,
, and moving files
the Windows desktop
the Windows online Help
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The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
uide and in the electronic documentation:
Important information that ma
help you solve a
problem.
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Failure to follow directions ma loss of life.
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Another document or another pa document that has related information.
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Safety
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To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the
Comfort Guide.
To protect your equipment from power surges, plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge protector with a telephone jack.
Safety and
Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source
To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the followin
1. Close all open pro
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click
3. Select the Shut Down option.
Note:
the
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm
steps:
rams.
Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialo box is displa
If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold
Power
button until it shuts down.
modem line from the wall
ed.
ack.
After your Notebook is safely disconnected from AC power and the phone line, you can run your Notebook on battery power.
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During an electrical storm, take the following precautions to protect
Immediatel
our Notebook from damage:
disconnect your Notebook from the power
source.
If
ou are not using a surge protector, unplug all power
cords from the wall outlets.
Disconnect
Turn off the power button on all sur
If a telephone line from
into the wall protector), unplu
our Notebook from the wall outlets.
e protectors.
our Notebook is plugged directly
ack (without going through a surge
the line from the wall jack.
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Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook
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Left and Right Panels, 2-6
Back Panel, 2-7
Underside, 2-8
computer, components.
ou’ll want to look at some of the basic
To open
to the left and
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our Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latch
ently lift the lid.
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Common Features
Internet Zone Buttons
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Common Features
Function Ke
Status Displa
s
and CD/
DVD/MP3 Controls
“Turning Your Notebook On and Off” later in this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook.
“TouchPad” later in this guide for more information on using the TouchPad.
1
Display
2
Series Number
3
Keyboard
4
TouchPad
5
Speaker Ports
6
Left TouchPad Button
7
4-Way Internet Scroll Buttons
8
Right TouchPad Button
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Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Internet zone buttons to suit your needs.
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Note:
Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.
1
Instant Internet Access Button
2
Instant E-mail
Button
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Button Description
Instant Internet
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Access
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access for
Retail Central Provides instant connection to your
3
Retail Central
Power Button
4
Default Button Action
Provides your daily start point to the Internet. It connects you to a personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.
sending and reading your e-mail.
computer store and a variety of leading consumer companies.
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To access these features, press and hold down the
Fn
key, press the numbered function key, and then release both keys simultaneously.
When the MP3 button is lit, the
F9-F12
function keys control the MP3 player. When the MP3 button is not lit, the F9-
F12
function keys control the CD or DVD player.
Function Keys
The following keys are assigned:
Button Description
F1 User-programmable favorite program launch key
F2 User-programmable favorite program launch key
F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the
following order: Display External Monitor Display and External Monitor TV Out
F4 Sleep
F5 Contrast control down (on select models)
F6 Contrast control up (on select models)
F7 Brightness control down
F8 Brightness control up
F9 CD, DVD, or MP3 play/pause
F10 CD, DVD, or MP3 stop
F11 CD, DVD, or MP3 previous track
F12 CD, DVD, or MP3 next track
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* A DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models.
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Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls
Note:
To mute sound, press the volume down (-) and volume up (+)
buttons simultaneously.
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Power Light/Sleep Mode
1
Light
Battery Charge Light/Low
2
Battery Light
AC Adapter Light
3
Num Lock Light
4
Caps Lock Light
5
MP3 Button
6
Volume Down Button
7
Previous Track Button
8
Microphone Connector
9
Play/Pause Button
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Headphone Connector
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Next Track Button
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ht sides of your
and PC Card slot
Components on Left Side
PC Cards are credit card-sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook.
PC Card Slot (Type I or II)
1
PC Card Eject Button
2
Components on Right Side
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
1
Drive
2
CD, DVD, or CD-RW Eject Button
CD, DVD, or CD-RW
3
Manual Eject Hole
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Take a look at the back of
our Notebook. This is where hardware such as a printer or external monitor.
ou connect external
Components on Back
“Attaching Hardware Devices” later in this guide for more information on attaching external devices.
Fan Vent
Security Slot
Modem Connector
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Ethernet Port
Note:
An Ethernet Port may not be available on all models or in all
geographic regions.
S-Video Out
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External Monitor (VGA) Port
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2 USB Ports
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AC Adapter Connector
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Here is whats on the underside of This is where the memor compartment and the modem are located.
Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook.
our Notebook.
Components on Underside
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Battery Compartment Door
2
Model and Serial Number
Mini PCI Type IIIB
3
Compartment
4
Battery Release Switch
5
Memory Compartment
Business Card Holder
6
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Using Your Notebook
Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,
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Power on!, 3-2
TouchPa d , 3-7
Display Options, 3-12
Internet Zone Buttons, 3-14
Storage Drives, 3-16
Security, 3-17
Notebook Options, 3-20
use, and up with
rading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar
our Notebook features.
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Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
This section helps you get
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Unplu
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AC Power
Your Notebook
On and Off
Usin
The “Government Approvals” section in the
Comfort Guide
power cord information.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your Notebook. Use only the Compaq adapter that came with your Notebook or a Compaq replacement part.
Battery Power
Easy Setup Poster
Safety and
for worldwide
and the
Dos
Ensure that you can reach
the electrical outlet easil
Unplu
the AC adapter
.
from the electrical outlet when
ou want to
disconnect AC power from
our Notebook.
Grasp the cord b
the plug to unplug it from the
electrical outlet.
Donts
Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical
outlet when it is not connected to
Do not place an
thing on power cords or cables. Arrange
them so that no one accidentall
our Notebook.
steps on or trips
over them.
Surge Protectors
Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protectin Notebook from power-source problems.
Durin into dama connectin sur
a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
our Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system
e. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by
them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage
es and prevents them from reaching your Notebook.
our
Caution:
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.
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Why Use AC Power When Ive Got a Battery?
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When youre not on the go, youll want to use your Notebooks AC adapter to suppl batter
is always charged.
power. This ensures that the
When a charged battery is in
our Notebook, you can simply
unplug it from AC power. Your
otebook automatically
switches to battery power.
Hibernation is a state of no-power consumption. When your Notebook enters this mode, the contents of the memory are saved to the hard disk and your Notebook is powered off. When you power your Notebook on again, your Notebook returns to the same screen or location before it entered Hibernation.
When should save unplu
our Notebook does not have a charged battery, you
our work and turn off your Notebook before
it from the AC power supply.
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
To turn o n your Notebook, press the Power located at the top of the ke
board.
To turn off properl followin
1. Save
2. Click the Start button, then click Shut Down, and select the Shut down option.
3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds, will turn off.
Note:
If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down the
button until your Notebook shuts down.
button, which is
our Notebook
, complete the
steps:
our work and exit all open programs.
our Notebook
Power
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Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode.
our Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings for
Press and hold down to shut down
Note:
You should only press and hold down the
our Notebook.
Power
button to
shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding. Compaq does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using this method under normal circumstances. To turn off your Notebook properly, refer to the procedure above.
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Using Battery Power
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Inserting the Battery
Your Notebook contains a lithium ion or nickel metal hydride battery pack. Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.
Caring For Your Battery later in this guide.
The battery charges whether your Notebook is on or off. It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected.
To inser t your battery into the battery compartment, complete the followin
1. Save
2. Turn
3. Slide the batter Notebook displa
4. Slide the batter then lift up
steps:
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our Notebook bottom side up.
release latch  toward the
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compartment door to the left,
.
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use.
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5. If a batter batter
to pull the battery out.
has been previously installed, use the tab on the
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6. Insert the new battery into the compartment with the label
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7. Close the batter
compartment door.
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, insert the battery in the batter Notebook to AC power. Leave Notebook plu until the Battery Charging lon batter
compartment and connect your
our
ed into the electrical outlet
icon is no
er displayed. This ensures that the
is fullycharged.
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Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
In this section youll learn how to select, click, and double-click with the TouchPad:
Usin
the TouchPad
Instead of a Mouse
Tapp in
and Double-
Tappin
Edge Motion
Caring for Your Presario Notebook later in this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean.
Attaching Hardware Devices later in this guide to learn how to attach an external mouse.
Just like the mouse, the TouchPad lets
ou draw lines or point to items on the Windows desktop. Tr across the screen b dra
dragging the pointer
ently
our finger across the
TouchPad.
Note:
To prevent accidentally selecting an item, the TouchPad has been
lowered.
Left-Click
To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located directl as the select or dra
below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works
button. To double-click an item, move the pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession.
Right-Click
The right TouchPad button located directly below the TouchPad works as the context menu or special dra Press the Right TouchPad button to
et context-sensitive
options.
button.
4-Way Internet Scroll
The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is the equivalent of the up, down, left, and ri bottom of
our screen. To view other areas of a document or browser window, press the pad buttons in the desired direction.
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ht buttons of the scroll bar on the side and
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The pointing keys of the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad can also
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rammed to perform specific functions. For example, if ou want your 4-Way Internet Scroll pad to serve as a amepad for certain software applications or games, you can
assi
n specific actions to each key.
To as si complete the followin
n a function to the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad,
steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse Properties dialo
box.
icon to open the Mouse
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3. Select the Button Actions tab, then select the button and action
To further customize the 4-Wa create open a software application with a sin complete the followin
1. From the Button Actions tab, select the button assi
ou want to assign.
Internet buttons, you can also
our own actions to assign. For example, if you want to
le press of a button,
steps:
ou want to
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2. From the drop down list, select Record and play a
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3. The Record a Sequence of Keystroke dialo
displa ke
4. Click Stop when
Note:
s. Click the Start button to begin recording the
strokes to assign to the 4-Way Internet Scroll button.
ou have finished recording.
The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is only functional with some software
box
applications.
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To get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad features, click the
Help
select
Properties
To help prevent accidental pointing while typing, drag the PalmCheck slider towards maximum.
dialog box
from the
button or
Mouse
Tapping and Double-Tapping
Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left mouse button. If enabled, to select an ob
ect and tap twice to double-click.
ou can tap once on the TouchPad
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Note:
Your TouchPad has been lowered within the Notebook case to
prevent accidental pointing while typing.
To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse Properties dialo
box.
icon to open the Mouse
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3. Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check box to turn on the tappin
4. Click OK to accept the chan
feature.
es and close the dialog box.
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