HP Pavilion dv3-4001tx Entertainment Notebook PC - Manual (Page 38)

Using pointing devices
NOTE: In addition to the TouchPad, you can also connect an external USB mouse to one of the USB
ports on the computer.
Setting pointing device preferences
Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button
configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Then, right-click the device
representing your computer, and select Mouse settings.
Using the TouchPad
To move the pointer, touch and slide one finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want
the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons like the corresponding buttons on an external
mouse.
NOTE: For information on identifying the TouchPad components, refer to the TouchPad section earlier
in this guide.
Turning the TouchPad on and off
To switch the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button.
NOTE: If the TouchPad light is on (amber), the TouchPad is off.
Using TouchPad gestures
The TouchPad supports a variety of TouchPad gestures. To activate the TouchPad gestures, place two
fingers on the TouchPad at the same time as described in the following sections.
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