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v0526200900, Removed superfluous symbol font. v1022200900, Localization tasks. v1029200900, Modified #342, Vertical and Horizontal for #343, #344 v0803201100, Add alternate help text (430-434) for Linux Cpl dialogs ##HelpTopicID=0x0999 Help topic undefined ##HelpTopicID=0 This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings. Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable features. Using the Properties Window Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of settings for that feature. Some features have several pages of settings. Click on the + (plus sign) next to a feature to see all its related pages. The settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree. Information about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear here in this information box. You can use the scroll bar to view the contents of the information box. Defaults Button The Defaults button returns all the settings on the current page back to their factory-set values. OK Button The OK button saves your changes and closes the Properties window. Cancel Button The Cancel button closes the Properties window without saving any changes and reverts to all the previous settings. Apply Button The Apply button saves your changes, but keeps the Properties window open so you can make more changes. ##HelpTopicID=1 The Enable buttons check box enables the "mouse" buttons for this pointing device. To configure the action performed when you press a button, select the name of the button from the menu tree. For example, you could define the right button to "go to a web page in your default browser." Each time you click the right button on your pointing device, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. When Enable buttons is not selected, the buttons are disabled and pressing them has no effect; tapping is the only way to click with your pointing device. ##HelpTopicID=2 Scroll item under pointer Select this option if you want to scroll the window or item that is under the pointer. With this option you do not need to click on a window first in order to scroll it. ##HelpTopicID=3 Select an action from the list above to assign it to the selected button. The selected action will occur every time you press the button. If you are unable to select an action from the list, ensure the buttons are enabled. To enable the buttons, perform the following steps: 1. Select Buttons in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the Enable buttons check box. 3. Select the button from the Buttons menu tree to return to this page.
##HelpTopicID=4 This button brings up a configuration dialog box pertaining to the action selected in the list box. ##HelpTopicID=5 The Press-to-Select feature allows you to use tapping and pressing motions to perform "mouse" clicks. Tapping or pressing on the tip of the pointing stick is the same as clicking the left mouse button. However, tapping or pressing can be quicker and more convenient than using the mouse button. "Tapping" means quickly striking and then releasing your finger from the top of the pointing stick. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a double-click. "Pressing" means swiftly pushing down on the top of the pointing stick with your finger. A light, deliberate press works best. Press straight down to simulate clicking and holding the mouse button. Press straight down and then to the side to click-and-drag in any direction. Release the pressure when you want to release the mouse button. Select the Enable Press-to-Select check box to enable this feature. The physical buttons can also be used to click; if you clear this check box, the physical buttons are the only way to click. ##HelpTopicID=6 This menu tree lists the options for your pointing device. To configure an option, click on the entry corresponding to the option. ##HelpTopicID=7 The Pointer Motion settings pages allow you to specify how the "mouse" pointer on the screen moves in response to your pointing actions. ##HelpTopicID=8 The Constrained Motion feature allows you to force purely horizontal or vertical motion of the pointer on the screen. This feature is most useful when using a drawing program. You activate Constrained Motion by pressing and holding a specified key while moving the pointer. When the key is pressed, the initial direction of your pointer motion determines the allowed direction of movement for as long as your finger remains on the TouchPad. To enable the Constrained Motion feature: 1. Select the Enable constrained motion check box to enable the options in the list box. 2. Choose a key from the list box for activating Constrained Motion. 3. Press and hold the selected key whenever you want to constrain pointer motion. ##HelpTopicID=9 Press-to-Select means left click This option produces a left mouse click when you tap or press on the pointing stick. A right mouse click is generally used to display a context pop up menu. ##HelpTopicID=10 These keys can be used to activate the Constrained Motion mode. Select the key of your choice by clicking on the entry in the list box. ##HelpTopicID=11 The EdgeMotion feature is designed to simplify long-distance pointer motions. When your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, the pointer will continue to move in the same direction until you lift your finger. Select one of the EdgeMotion options. The Virtual Scrolling feature also supports EdgeMotion. To control EdgeMotion during scrolling, select Long Distance Scrolling under Virtual Scrolling in the menu tree.
##HelpTopicID=12 Perform EdgeMotion only when dragging When this option is selected, EdgeMotion occurs only during a tap-and-drag gesture. EdgeMotion will not occur during ordinary pointer movement. Tapping must be enabled for this feature to work. ##HelpTopicID=13 Perform EdgeMotion when dragging and pointing When this option is selected, EdgeMotion occurs whenever your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=14 No EdgeMotion To move the pointer a long distance without EdgeMotion, you must make repeated finger strokes on the pad or increase the pointer motion speed in the Mouse Control Panel. ##HelpTopicID=15 By selecting the Enable Tap Zones check box, you can configure each of the four corners of the TouchPad surface to act as different buttons when tapped. These corner regions are called Tap Zones. Tapping in the center of the TouchPad always produces a left click. If you clear the Enable Tap Zones check box, then a tap anywhere on the TouchPad produces a left click. A variety of actions can be assigned to the tap zones. To enable Tap Zones: 1. Ensure that Enable Tapping is selected on the Tapping page. 2. Select the Enable Tap Zones check box above. 3. Select the name of a Tap Zone in the menu tree to assign an action to that zone. ##HelpTopicID=16 Select an action for taps in the bottom left corner zone of your TouchPad. For example, if you select Middle Click, then a tap in the bottom left corner of the TouchPad surface performs the same action as a middle click. Select No Zone to disable this tap zone (then taps in the zone act like a left click, just as on the rest of the pad. ##HelpTopicID=17 Select an action for taps in the top left corner zone of your TouchPad. For example, if you select Middle Click, then a tap in the top left corner of the TouchPad surface performs the same action as a middle click. Select No Zone to disable this tap zone (then taps in the zone act like a left click, just as on the rest of the pad). ##HelpTopicID=18 Select an action for taps in the top right corner zone of your TouchPad. For example, if you select Right Click, then a tap in the top right corner of the TouchPad surface performs the same action as pressing the right mouse or TouchPad button. Select No Zone to disable this tap zone (then taps in the zone act like a left click, just as on the rest of the pad). ##HelpTopicID=19 Select an action for taps in the bottom right corner zone of your TouchPad. For example, if you select Right Click, then a tap in the bottom right corner of the TouchPad surface performs the same action as pressing the right mouse or TouchPad button. Select No Zone to disable this tap zone (then taps in the zone act like a left click, just as on the rest of the pad). ##HelpTopicID=20
Press this button to see the Properties dialog for the selected action. ##HelpTopicID=21 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the active Tap Zone regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active Tap Zone region on the TouchPad, the corresponding Tap Zone area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the Tap Zone regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the corners of the cross-hatched areas. If you have difficulty triggering a Tap Zone action, try making the Tap Zone region larger. If a Tap Zone action triggers too easily, try making the Tap Zone region smaller. If the Tap Zones are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that Tapping and Tap Zones are selected. ##HelpTopicID=22 This section allows you to customize your TouchPad buttons. ##HelpTopicID=23 Defaults Returns all settings on this page to their default values. ##HelpTopicID=24 EdgeMotion speed can be configured to be pressure-sensitive or fixed. Control speed with finger pressure Select this option if you want the EdgeMotion speed to increase as you press your finger harder on the TouchPad surface. Fixed speed Select this option to make the EdgeMotion speed the same all the time. Adjust EdgeMotion Speed This slider controls the speed of the EdgeMotion when the Fixed speed option is selected. You can choose the EdgeMotion speed by adjusting the slider between Slow and Fast. If the controls on this page are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that EdgeMotion is enabled. To enable EdgeMotion, perform the following steps: 1. Select EdgeMotion in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select one of the Perform EdgeMotion options. 3. Select EdgeMotion Speed from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=25 When the Control speed with finger pressure option is selected, EdgeMotion speed is determined by how hard you press your finger on the TouchPad. When the Fixed speed option is selected, the pointer moves at the specified speed when the finger is in the EdgeMotion region. ##HelpTopicID=26 Select this check box for constant EdgeMotion speed. ##HelpTopicID=27 Tapping on the surface of the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left TouchPad "mouse" button. However, tapping is usually quicker and more convenient than using the mouse button. "Tapping" means quickly touching and then lifting your finger off the TouchPad surface. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a double-click.
Select the Enable Tapping check box to enable this feature. The TouchPad buttons can also be used to click. If you clear this check box, the TouchPad buttons are the only way to click. ##HelpTopicID=28 Virtual Scrolling Tutorial This simple maze will help you learn how to use the Virtual Scrolling feature. ##HelpTopicID=29 When the Tap to Click check box is not selected, you must press the actual TouchPad buttons to produce clicks. ##HelpTopicID=30 Tap again and hold to drag Select this check box to drag objects and selections by tapping the TouchPad. To drag, tap twice on the object and keep your finger down on the TouchPad on the second tap. Move the selected object by sliding your finger across the TouchPad surface and lift your finger to drop the object. This action produces the same effect as pressing a mouse button, moving the mouse, and releasing the mouse button. ##HelpTopicID=31 Locking drags The Locking drags feature allows objects to be dragged long distances across the screen using several finger strokes. When Locking drags is selected, a drag action persists after you lift your finger from the TouchPad. Tap the TouchPad again or click on any button to drop the object and end the drag. To use Locking drags, the Tap again and hold to drag feature must also be selected. ##HelpTopicID=32 The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone. ##HelpTopicID=33 The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the TouchPad responds. If your pointer is moving or clicking erratically, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch. If you have to press too hard to operate the TouchPad or if the TouchPad does not always respond to your taps, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=34 Scroll selected item Select this option if you want to scroll the currently active window or item. This is usually the last window, part of a window, or item that you clicked on. ##HelpTopicID=35 Select the Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling check box if you want scrolling to continue when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=36 Press-to-Select means right click This option produces a right mouse click when you tap or press on the pointing stick. A right mouse click is generally used to display a context pop up menu. ##HelpTopicID=37 The Coasting feature helps you to scroll easily through long documents. With Coasting, Virtual Scrolling
continues after you have lifted your finger from the TouchPad. To use Coasting, move and lift your finger in one smooth motion. To stop the Coasting motion, place your finger back on the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=38 Enable horizontal scrolling Select this check box to enable horizontal Virtual Scrolling on windows that have horizontal scroll bars. Sliding your finger back and forth along the lower edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=39 Enable vertical scrolling Select this check box to enable vertical Virtual Scrolling. Sliding your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item vertically. ##HelpTopicID=40 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the Virtual Scrolling regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active Virtual Scrolling region on the TouchPad, the corresponding Virtual Scrolling area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the Virtual Scrolling regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the crosshatched area. If you have difficulty triggering Virtual Scrolling, try making the Virtual Scrolling region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If you find that Virtual Scrolling triggers too easily, try making the Virtual Scrolling region smaller. If the Virtual Scrolling regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that Virtual Scrolling is enabled. To enable Virtual Scrolling, perform the following steps: 1. Select Virtual Scrolling in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the desired Enable Scrolling check boxes. 3. Select Scrolling Region from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=41 Practice Button Click the Practice button to run the Virtual Scrolling tutorial. This simple maze will help you learn how to use Virtual Scrolling. NOTE: Ensure that the Enable horizontal scrolling and Enable vertical scrolling check boxes are selected. Survey the maze before you begin to locate the beginning and ending points. You cannot see the entire maze because it is larger than the window that displays it. Use Virtual Scrolling to move your view of the maze in the window. Hold down the Ctrl key and use Virtual Scrolling to zoom the maze larger or smaller. A yellow dot in the upper left corner of the maze marks the entrance to the maze. A blue dot on the right side of the maze marks the exit. To Begin: 1. Click on the red square in the yellow dot to begin. 2. Use the Arrow keys or tap your TouchPad to navigate through the maze. 3. Use Virtual Scrolling to move your view of the maze. 4. Click the close button on the Virtual Scrolling Practice window after you reach the blue dot in the lower right corner. ##HelpTopicID=42 This slider allows you to control the Virtual Scrolling speed. Drag the slider to the right for faster scrolling.
##HelpTopicID=43 Use this section to customize the pointer motion. Select help on specific areas for more information. ##HelpTopicID=44 Press-to-Select and drag Select this option if you want pressing to perform a select and drag, and tapping to perform just a selection. ##HelpTopicID=45 The Slow Motion feature allows you to reduce the speed of the pointer to improve pointing accuracy for fine positioning. You activate Slow Motion by pressing and holding a specified key while moving the pointer. To enable the Slow Motion feature: 1. Select the Enable slow motion check box to enable the options in the list box. 2. Choose a key from the list box for activating Slow Motion. 3. Press and hold the selected key whenever you want Slow Motion. ##HelpTopicID=46 This feature automatically moves the pointer to the Default Button when a dialog box appears on your screen. ##HelpTopicID=47 At times you may want to restrict the pointer to move only horizontally or only vertically. You can specify a constrained pointer key, then press and hold this key as you move the pointer. The initial pointer direction when holding this key determines whether the pointer is constrained to move only horizontally or only vertically. ##HelpTopicID=49 Selecting the Fast pointer refresh rate option generally produces very smooth pointer motion. However, if your pointer appears unsteady or flickers on the screen, try selecting the Slow pointer refresh rate. ##HelpTopicID=50 The Synaptics TouchPad properties pages allow you to configure your TouchPad. These pages are located in the Mouse Properties Control Panel. ##HelpTopicID=51 Click here to run your Internet browser and to go directly to this link. ##HelpTopicID=52 Panning means to scroll continuously. You can pan horizontally, vertically, or diagonally in both directions! Note that panning only works in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse and that many of those applications limit the directions that you can pan in (Examples: Microsoft Word only lets you pan vertically; Microsoft Excel will let you pan vertically and horizontally, but not diagonally). ##HelpTopicID=53 Zooming means to change the magnification of your document. Zoom in to increase the magnification and zoom out to decrease the magnification. Note that zooming only works in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. ##HelpTopicID=54 This action automatically moves the pointer to the Start button in the task bar and opens the start menu. ##HelpTopicID=55 Jump to the Menu of the Current Window This action automatically moves the pointer to the leftmost entry in the current window's menu (usually the "File" menu), and opens it. This feature might not work with some windows that have non-standard menus. ##HelpTopicID=56 This action minimizes the current window.
##HelpTopicID=57 This action maximizes the current window so that it covers the entire screen. If the current window is already maximized, then this action restores it to its original size and position. ##HelpTopicID=58 This action restores a minimized or a maximized window to its original size and position. ##HelpTopicID=59 This action automatically runs a program that you specify. After selecting this action you can choose the program to run by clicking on the Properties button beside the combo box. ##HelpTopicID=60 This action allows you to use the entire TouchPad surface to control Virtual Scrolling. To resume normal TouchPad operation, simply perform the associated gesture a second time. ##HelpTopicID=61 If the active application is a web browser, this action visits the previous page in the browsers history buffer. ##HelpTopicID=62 If the active application is a web browser, this action visits the next page in the browsers history buffer. ##HelpTopicID=63 This action starts the default web browser and visits a web page. After selecting this action you can choose web page to visit by clicking on the Properties button beside the combo box. ##HelpTopicID=64 If the active application is a web browser, this action causes the current web page to be reloaded from its source. ##HelpTopicID=65 If the active application is a web browser, this action causes the browser to stop loading the current web page. ##HelpTopicID=66 Placing two fingers on the TouchPad surface and moving them in a particular direction is called a two-finger Gesture. Your TouchPad can detect such movements in each of the eight compass points. This page allows you to customize the action the TouchPad performs when a Gesture is detected. To enable Gesture processing, check the box labeled Enable. Then choose an action from the drop-down list for each Gesture direction. ##HelpTopicID=67 Select the action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the upper left region of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=68 For example, if you select Press the Page Up Key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=69 Select the action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the upper region of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=70 For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=80 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the upper left region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same
action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=81 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the left region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=82 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the lower right region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=83 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the lower region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=84 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the lower left region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=85 Select an action to be performed for a two-finger Gesture in the left region of the TouchPad. For example, if you select Press the Page Up key, then gesturing in this manner performs the same action as pressing the Page Up key on the keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=86 Record and Play a Keyboard Macro This action plays a pre-recorded sequence of keystrokes. After selecting this action you can record the sequence of keystrokes to play. ##HelpTopicID=87 Keyboard Macro Recording Dialog This dialog allows you to record a sequence of keystrokes for subsequent playback. Such a recorded keystroke sequence is often called a keyboard macro. To begin recording a macro, press the Start button. The Stop button will then be enabled and the Start button disabled indicating that recording is in progress. Since all keystrokes will be intercepted during recording, the only way to exit from the recording mode is to press the Stop button using the mouse. When not recording, the Clear button can be used to empty the recorded keystroke buffer. When recording, this button serves the function of the backspace key. Pressing the Back button removes the last entry from the recorded keystroke buffer. Note that during recording, the Back button must be pressed with the mouse. As they are recorded, keystrokes also appear in the recording dialogs text window. Alphabetic, numeric, and punctuation keys appear in the text window just as they would appear in a typed document. Nonprintable keys are represented in the text window by mnemonic tags enclosed in braces. To make the text window easier to read, most keys are only placed into the text window as they are pressed. However the mode keys (such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt) are entered into the text window both when they are pressed and when they are released. This makes it possible to locate keyboard mode changes by reading the text window.
Please note that the text window is not directly editable. For instance, it is not possible to insert a key in the middle of a previously recorded sequence. To do this, you must clear the recorded buffer and re-record the desired keystroke sequence. Once a recording is completed, press the OK button to save or the Cancel button to discard your recording. Pressing either button will exit the dialog. ##HelpTopicID=88 Select an action for this TouchPad button. You can customize the button to produce one of the actions in the drop-down list. ##HelpTopicID=89 Adjusts the amount of time that can pass between clicks to when you double-click your primary mouse button. If you are an inexperienced mouse user, double-clicking may be easier if you drag the slider toward slow. You can test the double-click speed by double-clicking the image in Test area. ##HelpTopicID=90 Provides a place for you to test the double-click speed of your mouse. If the jack-in-the-box emerges or disappears, your double-click was recognized. ##HelpTopicID=91 Adjust the speed at which the pointer moves on your screen. ##HelpTopicID=92 Specifies how quickly the mouse pointer accelerates to its maximum speed. Acceleration makes the mouse pointer move farther when you move the mouse quickly. No acceleration makes the mouse pointer move at the same speed as the mouse. ##HelpTopicID=93 Adds a trail to the mouse pointer, which makes it easier to see on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screens. To change the length of the pointer trail, drag the slider. ##HelpTopicID=94 Check this box to turn on the Universal Scrolling features. Click on the settings button to configure the scrolling features. ##HelpTopicID=95 Click on this button to configure the scrolling features. ##HelpTopicID=96 Click on this button to configure the two-finger gesture features. ##HelpTopicID=97 Click on this button to configure the three-finger gesture features. ##HelpTopicID=98 Click on this button to configure the tap zone features. ##HelpTopicID=99 Click on this button to configure the EdgeMotion features. ##HelpTopicID=100 When Disable device is selected, the current pointing device will no longer provide cursor movement, scrolling, or other functionality. ##HelpTopicID=101 Placing two fingers on the TouchPad surface and moving them in a particular direction is called a two-finger Gesture. Your TouchPad can detect such movements in each of the eight compass points. To enable two-finger Gesture processing, check the box labeled Enable Two-Finger Gestures. Then
click on the two-finger settings button to customize the action the TouchPad performs when a two-finger Gesture is detected. ##HelpTopicID=102 Placing three fingers on the TouchPad surface and moving them in a particular direction is called a threefinger Gesture. Your TouchPad can detect such movements in each of two compass points. To enable three-finger Gesture processing, check the box labeled Enable Three-Finger Gestures. Then click on the Three-Finger settings button to customize the action the TouchPad performs when a threefinger Gesture is detected. ##HelpTopicID=103 Placing two or three fingers on the TouchPad surface and moving them in a particular direction is called a finger Gesture. Your TouchPad can detect such movements in each of the eight compass points. You can enable any combination of two- or three-finger Gestures. To enable Gesture processing, check the appropriate box labeled Enable. Then click on the settings button to customize the action the TouchPad will perform when a three-finger Gesture is detected. ##HelpTopicID=104 This is a small map of the TouchPad with the tap zones denoted by the cross-hatched area. Tap zones can be made larger or smaller by dragging the black resize handles. Arrows on each side of the map mark your finger position on the actual TouchPad. If your finger is in an active tap zone area on your TouchPad, the corresponding tap zone on the map will turn a solid color. ##HelpTopicID=105 Press-to-Select only Select this option if you want tapping or pressing the stick to perform a selection without dragging. This is the same as a single mouse click. ##HelpTopicID=106 This is a list of all the keys that can activate slow motion mode. Select the key you wish to use by clicking on appropriate entry in the list box. ##HelpTopicID=107 Adjust EdgeMotion Speed When the Fixed speed option is selected, you can use this slider to adjust the speed of EdgeMotion. ##HelpTopicID=108 Select an action from the list box to assign it to this button. Many actions do not require additional configuration. However, if more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change the configuration of the action. ##HelpTopicID=109 Select an action from the list box to assign it to this tap zone. Many actions do not require additional configuration. However, if more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change the configuration of the action. A variety of actions can be assigned to Tap Zones. Additional actions might be available if you have thirdparty TouchPad Plug-In software installed. Tap Zone Actions Jump to the Start Button This action causes the pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows task bar and automatically open the Start Menu. Minimize the current application This action minimizes the current applications window. If the current applications window is already minimized, this action will restore it to its normal size and location.
Maximize the current application This action maximizes the current applications window (expands it to cover the full screen). If the current applications window is already maximized, this action will restore it to its normal size and location. Run a program of your choice This action allows you to specify the name of any program you want to run automatically when you click the button or tap in the tap zone. If the list box options are gray and cannot be selected, ensure that Tapping and Tap Zones are enabled. ##HelpTopicID=110 Patent Notices Scrolling Selection System Settings Device Settings on Sticky Borders Enable Sticky borders Perform EdgeMotion only when &dragging Perform EdgeMotion when dragging and &pointing No EdgeMotion Virtual Scrolling Fixed Speed Press to select only Press to select drag Press to Select Action Press to select means Left click Select an item Buttons Enable buttons Tap and Drag Long Distance Scrolling ##HelpTopicID=111 ##HelpTopicID=112 The Tap and Drag features duplicate the functionality of the "mouse" buttons. Tap again and hold to drag Select this check box to drag objects without pressing the mouse or TouchPad button. To drag, tap twice on the object and keep your finger down on the TouchPad on the second tap. Move the selected object by sliding your finger across the TouchPad surface and lift your finger to drop the object. Locking Drags The Locking Drags feature allows objects to be dragged long distances across the screen using several finger strokes. When Locking Drags is selected, a drag action persists after you lift your finger from the TouchPad. Tap the TouchPad again to drop the object and end the drag. To use Locking Drags, the Tap again and hold to drag feature must also be selected. ##HelpTopicID=113 The Virtual Scrolling feature allows you to scroll with a single stroke of your finger. Virtual Scrolling operates the scroll bars automatically so there is no need to move the pointer away from your work. Virtual Scrolling works with most scrollable windows such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and large digital images. It also works with other scrollable items such as file lists and font lists. Virtual Scrolling provides the easiest and smoothest scrolling for all applications. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll and slide your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad to scroll vertically. To enable this feature, select the Enable vertical scrolling or Enable horizontal scrolling check box. If Virtual Scrolling does not respond, ensure that the desired Enable scrolling check box is selected and that the window or item you have clicked on is scrollable. If you still have problems, check your Scrolling Region settings.
##HelpTopicID=114 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the TouchPad responds to your touch. To adjust the Sensitivity settings, select an item from the Sensitivity menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=115 ##HelpTopicID=116 ##HelpTopicID=117 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the EdgeMotion regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active EdgeMotion region on the TouchPad, the corresponding EdgeMotion area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the EdgeMotion regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the cross-hatched area. If you have difficulty triggering EdgeMotion, try making the EdgeMotion region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If you find that EdgeMotion triggers too easily, try making the EdgeMotion region smaller. If the EdgeMotion regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that EdgeMotion is enabled. To enable EdgeMotion, perform the following steps: 1. Select EdgeMotion in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select one of the Perform EdgeMotion options. 3. Select EdgeMotion Region from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=118 Patent Notices This software is protected by one or more of the following patents. United States Patent Nos. 5,543,591; 5,880,411; 5,943,052; 6,028,271; 6,380,931; 6,414,671; 6,610,936; 6,750,852; 7,109,978; 7,212,189; 7,446,754; 7,450,113; 7,532,205 Europe Patent Nos. 0777875 [DE, FR, GB]; 0870223 [DE FR GB] Korea Patent No. 277147 China P.R.C. Patent No. ZL97190278.X Japan Patent Nos. 3920833; 4031796 Hong Kong Patent No. 1017934 Synaptics touchpad device hardware functioning with this software is protected by one or more of the following patents. United States Patent Nos. 5,374,787; 5,495,077; 5,543,591; 5,648,642; 5,841,078; 5,861,583; 5,880,411; 5,914,465; 5,943,052; 6,028,271; 6,188,391; 6,239,389; 6,380,931; 6,414,671; 6,642,857; 6,610,936; 7,031,886; 7,109,978; 7,129,935; 7,202,859; 7,382,360; 7,450,113; 7,451,050; 7,532,205 Europe Patent Nos. 0574213 [DE, FR, GB]; 0777888 [DE, FR, GB, IT]; 0870223 [DE FR GB]
Korea Patent Nos. 274772; 277147 Taiwan R.O.C. Patent No. 097091 China P.R.C. Patent Nos. ZL95195811.9; ZL97190278.X Japan Patent Nos. 3526577; 4031796 Hong Kong Patent No. 1002568 Synaptics pointing stick device hardware and software is protected by one or more of the following patents. United States Patent Nos. 6,642,857; 6,975,302 Trademarks ChiralMotion, ChiralRotate, ChiralScrolling, EdgeMotion, Momentum, PalmCheck, SmartSense, TouchPad, ClickPad, ClickEQ, TouchStyk, Scrybe, Synaptics, the ChiralMotion Logo, the Scrybe Logo and the Synaptics Logo are trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated. All other product, service, or company names mentioned herein are claimed as trademarks and trade names by their respective companies. Copyright Copyright 1996-2012 Synaptics Incorporated. All rights reserved. Portions of this product are derived from LAPACK: Anderson, E., Z. Bai, C. Bischof, S. Blackford, J. Demmel, J. Dongarra, J. Du Croz, A. Greenbaum, S. Hammarling, A. McKenney, and D. Sorensen. LAPACK Users' Guide, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, 1999. ISBN: 0-89871-447-8. Copyright (c) 1992-2011 The University of Tennessee and The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2000-2011 The University of California Berkeley. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2006-2011 The University of Colorado Denver. All rights reserved. Additional copyrights may follow Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer listed in this license in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. - Neither the name of the copyright holders nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. The copyright holders provide no reassurances that the source code provided does not infringe any patent, copyright, or any other intellectual property rights of third parties. The copyright holders disclaim any
liability to any recipient for claims brought against recipient by any third party for infringement of that parties intellectual property rights. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. ##HelpTopicID=119 The Sticky Borders feature restricts the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside the window, it stops at the edge. If you try a second time, the pointer is free to leave the window. Stopping the pointer at the window borders makes it easy to access controls that lie around the edges of a window. For example, to close or resize a window, you can quickly move the pointer in the general direction of the close box or the edge of the window, and the pointer will stop exactly where you want. To enable this feature, select the Enable sticky borders check box. ##HelpTopicID=120 The buttons on this page control how the Press-to-Select feature operates. ##HelpTopicID=121 Scrolling Speed Use this slider to control how fast the window scrolls in response to finger motion in the Virtual Scrolling region. ##HelpTopicID=122 This slider determines how quickly you need to press the pointing stick to perform an action that corresponds to a "mouse" click. If you experience unintentional clicks, adjust to a faster pace. Conversely, if you experience difficulty using the pointing stick to click, adjust to a slower pace. ##HelpTopicID=123 The pace slider can be adjusted from "Slow Press" (left) to "Quick Press" (right). ##HelpTopicID=124 This controls whether pressing on the pointing stick will act as a right click (context menu action) instead of a left click (normal select action). ##HelpTopicID=125 Press To Select controls the Press To Select feature of the pointing stick. ##HelpTopicID=126 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the pointing stick responds to your touch. To adjust the Sensitivity settings, select an item from the Sensitivity menu. ##HelpTopicID=127 The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to control how much finger pressure is required to move the pointer at a particular speed. If erratic pointer movement is experienced, try moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch. ##HelpTopicID=128 This controls whether pressing on the pointing stick can be used to drag objects on the screen.
##HelpTopicID=129 This button when pressed brings up the Virtual Scrolling tutorial. ##HelpTopicID=130 This section controls the behavior of the TouchPad when an external PS2 device is attached. ##HelpTopicID=131 Allow the TouchPad and the external PS2 device to operate simultaneously. ##HelpTopicID=132 Disable the TouchPad when an external PS2 device is attached. ##HelpTopicID=133 Defines how far a page scrolls when you roll the wheel one notch. You can scroll a specific number of lines or an entire screen. The number of lines meant by the term "a screen" is different depending on the size of your window and the program you are using. It is equivalent to using the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN keys on your keyboard, or to clicking the scroll bar. ##HelpTopicID=134 Click to set the number of lines that you scroll with each notch of the wheel. You may need to close and reopen your applications for this setting to take effect. ##HelpTopicID=135 Click to scroll one screen for each notch of the wheel. You may need to close and reopen your applications for this setting to take effect. ##HelpTopicID=136 These options allow you to specify which window or item is scrolled when you use Virtual Scrolling. Select the Virtual Scrolling options you wish to enable. ##HelpTopicID=137 Press-to-Select Action You can configure the pointing stick to perform a right or left "mouse" click action. ##HelpTopicID=138 Three-Finger Gestures Sliding three fingers from the top to the bottom of the TouchPad in a straight, continuous motion, then simultaneously lifting all three fingers off the TouchPad surface is called a three-finger gesture. You can use a three-finger gesture to perform an action such as "go to a web page in your default browser." Each time you perform that three-finger gesture, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. Select the Enable Three-Finger Gestures check box to enable this feature. There are two possible directions of motion for a three-finger gesture: top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top. ##HelpTopicID=139 You can configure an action for the following three-finger gestures that display in the menu tree to the left: Top: Sliding three fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the bottom and ending at the top, in an upward, vertical motion. Bottom: Sliding three fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the top and ending at the bottom, in a downward, vertical motion. To configure an action for a three-finger gesture: 1. Ensure that the Enable Three-Finger Gestures check box is selected. 2. Select an option from the menu tree on the left. Select the option that matches the ending point for the
direction of motion. For example if you want to configure a three-finger gesture that begins at the bottom and ends at the top, select Top. 3. Select an action from the list above to assign it to the selected gesture. The selected action will occur every time you perform that three-finger gesture. 4. Many actions do not require additional configuration. However, if more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change the configuration of the action. If you are unable to select an action from the list, ensure the options are enabled. To enable the options, perform the following steps: 1. Select Three-Finger Gestures in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the Enable Three-Finger Gestures check box. 3. Select the ending-point for the motion from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=140 Two-Finger Gestures A two-finger gesture is placing two fingers on the TouchPad surface and sliding them from one side (or corner) of the TouchPad to the opposite side (or corner) in a straight, continuous motion, then simultaneously lifting both fingers off the TouchPad surface. You can use a two-finger gesture to perform an action such as "go to a web page in your default browser." Each time you perform that two-finger gesture, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. Select the Enable Two-Finger Gestures check box to enable this feature. There are eight possible directions of motion for a two-finger gesture. Some of the gesture directions may not be available on all machines. ##HelpTopicID=141 You can configure an action for the following two-finger gestures that display in the menu tree to the left: Top: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the bottom and ending at the top, in an upward, vertical motion. Upper-Right Corner: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the lower-left corner and ending at the upper-right corner, in a diagonal direction of motion. Right: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the left side and ending at the right side, in a horizontal direction of motion. Lower-Right Corner: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the upper-left corner and ending at the lower-right corner, in a diagonal direction of motion. Bottom: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the top and ending at the bottom, in a downward, vertical motion. Lower-Left Corner: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the upper-right corner and ending at the lower-left corner, in a diagonal direction of motion. Left: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the right side and ending at the left side, in a horizontal direction of motion. Upper-Left Corner: Sliding two fingers across the surface of the TouchPad, beginning at the lower-right corner and ending at the upper-left corner, in a diagonal direction of motion. To configure an action for a two-finger gesture: 1. Ensure that the Enable Two-Finger Gestures check box is selected. 2. Select an option from the menu tree on the left. Select the option that matches the ending point for the
direction of motion. For example if you want to configure a two-finger gesture that begins at the bottom and ends at the top, select Top. 3. Select an action from the list above to assign it to the selected gesture. The selected action will occur every time you perform that two-finger gesture. 4. Many actions do not require additional configuration. However, if more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change the configuration of the action. If you are unable to select an action from the list, ensure the options are enabled. To enable the options, perform the following steps: 1. Select Two-Finger Gestures in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the Enable Two-Finger Gestures check box. 3. Select the ending-point for the motion from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=142 This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings. Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable features. Using the Properties Window Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of settings for that feature. Some features have several pages of settings. Click on the + (plus sign) next to a feature to see all its related pages. The settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree. Information about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear here in this information box. You can use the scroll bar to view the contents of the information box. Restore All Defaults Button The Restore All Defaults button returns all the settings on all pages back to their factory-set values. Restore Page Defaults Button The Restore Page Defaults button returns all the settings on the current page back to their factory-set values. OK Button The OK button saves your changes and closes the Properties window. Cancel Button The Cancel button closes the Properties window without saving any changes and reverts to all the previous settings. Apply Button The Apply button saves your changes, but keeps the Properties window open so you can make more changes. ##HelpTopicID=143 The Virtual Scrolling feature allows you to scroll Web pages, documents, and other items with a TouchPad. Just place your finger in the Scroll Zone-the outer edge of the TouchPad-and slide your finger around in circles. A small ridge embossed in the surface of the TouchPad helps guide your finger. However, you dont have to confine yourself to the outer area once youve started to scroll. Just starting in the Scroll Zone is enough-you can allow your finger to move towards the center of the TouchPad and scroll in tiny circles in the middle if you prefer. To stop scrolling, simply lift your finger up. Virtual Scrolling options include: vertical scrolling (down and up), vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling (down, up, right, and left), scrolling audio (sound effects), or no scrolling at all. ##HelpTopicID=144 Enable Vertical Scrolling Select this option to be able to scroll down or up. To scroll down, place your finger anywhere in the Scroll Zone and move your finger in clockwise circles. To scroll up, place your finger anywhere in the Scroll Zone and move your finger in counter-clockwise
circles. ##HelpTopicID=145 Enable Vertical and Horizontal Scrolling Select this option to be able to scroll down, up, right, or left. The right side of the ScrollZone controls vertical scrolling. The bottom part of the Scroll controls horizontal scrolling. To scroll down, place your finger in the right part of the Scroll Zone and move your finger in clockwise circles. To scroll up, place your finger in the right part of the Scroll Zone and move your finger in counter-clockwise circles. To scroll right, place your finger in the lower part of the Scroll Zone and move your finger in counterclockwise circles. To scroll left, place your finger in the lower part of the Scroll Zone and move your finger in clockwise circles. ##HelpTopicID=146 Enable scrolling audio Select this option for sound effects to accompany your scrolling actions. NOTE: You must also select Vertical Scrolling or Vertical and Horizontal Scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=147 Disable scrolling If you do not want to use any of the Virtual Scrolling features, select Disable scrolling. With this option selected, the Scroll Zone can still be used for pointing and tapping rather than scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=148 Illumination Options The LuxPad pointing device has a variety of illumination options. Select the Enable Illumination check box to personalize your LuxPad's light effects. ##HelpTopicID=149 Brightness You can select different levels of brightness for when your notebook computer is plugged into a power source and for when it is running on battery power. Selecting different settings is useful if extending battery life is extremely critical to you. The brightness options for External Power and Battery are Low, Medium, and High. If the options on this page are dimmed and unavailable for use, you can enable them by clicking Illumination Options in the menu tree to the left. Click the Enable Illumination check box to select it and then return to the Brightness page. ##HelpTopicID=150 Illumination Time The Illumination Time page provides a variety of light-effect options. Select the Always On check box if you want your LuxPad to glow continuously after you have logged on. The Illumination Time After Log On and the Illuminate When Touched options are only available when the Always On check box is clear. If there is a check mark in the Always On check box, you can click on it to clear it. The Illumination Time After Log On slide bar allows you to specify how long you want your LuxPad to glow after you have logged on. Move the slider to the left for a shorter amount of time or to the right for a longer duration.
Select the Illuminate When Touched check box if you want your LuxPad to glow when your finger is on the LuxPad's surface. The LuxPad will glow each time you touch it. If the options on this page are dimmed and unavailable for use, you can enable them by clicking Illumination Options in the menu tree to the left. Click the Enable Illumination check box to select it and then return to the Illumination Time page. ##HelpTopicID=151 To use the pointing stick or TouchPad to move the cursor, select the appropriate Enable option. You can enable both the pointing stick and the TouchPad. If you do, you can touch either one to move the cursor. To use the pointing stick buttons, TouchPad buttons, or both, select the appropriate Enable options. ##HelpTopicID=152 Select the Disable option for the device, or device buttons, that you do not wish to use; this will prevent you from accidentally activating them when typing or pointing. Note: You cannot disable both the pointing stick and the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=153 To change the action assigned to pressing a Left Button, Both Buttons, or Right Button, click the down arrow in the drop-down list to display the options. Select the desired action. If more information is required for the selected action, the Configure button will become enabled. ##HelpTopicID=154 If more information is required for the action selected in the drop-down list, the Configure button will become enabled. Click the Configure button and enter the requested information in the dialog box that displays. Click the OK button to save your setting and close the dialog box. You can view or change your settings at any time by clicking the Configure button. ##HelpTopicID=155 To restore the default settings for all the items in the window, click this button. ##HelpTopicID=156 To use a finger tap to perform a primary click, select the Tap to Click check box. A finger tap is a quick down-up motion. When this check box is clear, the only way to perform a primary click is to press a button. ##HelpTopicID=157 To drag objects without pressing a TouchPad button, select the Taps and Drags check box. To use this feature, tap on an object to select it and quickly put your finger back down on the TouchPad and slide your finger in the direction you wish to drag the object. Lift your finger off the TouchPad to release the object. ##HelpTopicID=158 To drag objects across the screen using several finger strokes, select the Locking Drags check box. To use locking drags, tap on an object to select it. Use as many finger strokes on the TouchPad as necessary to move the object to the desired location. You dont have to keep your finger down. The selected object is not released until you tap on the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=159 You can use this slider to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied for the TouchPad to respond. If you experience erratic pointer movement, move the slider to the right.
##HelpTopicID=160 To help prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks while typing, select the Enable PalmCheck check box. This feature helps the TouchPad recognize when your hand is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. ##HelpTopicID=161 To adjust PalmCheck sensitivity, use this slider. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right. However, if you move the slider to the far right, near the Maximum setting, you are more likely to experience missed taps or motions. If the TouchPad misses intended taps or motions, decrease the PalmCheck sensitivity by moving the slider to the left. ##HelpTopicID=162 EdgeMotion allows the pointer to continue to move when you reach the edge of the TouchPad. Without EdgeMotion, you must make several finger strokes on the TouchPad or increase the pointer motion speed on the Pointer Options tab to move the pointer long distances easily. ##HelpTopicID=163 To use EdgeMotion for drag gestures (tap-and-drag and locking drags), select the When Dragging check box. EdgeMotion allows the pointer to continue to move when you reach the edge of the TouchPad. With this option selected, EdgeMotion will not occur during ordinary pointer movement. ##HelpTopicID=164 To use EdgeMotion whenever your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, select the When Pointing check box. EdgeMotion allows the pointer to continue to move when you reach the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=165 To use EdgeMotion when using the Virtual Scrolling feature, select the When Scrolling check box. EdgeMotion allows the pointer to continue to move when you reach the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=166 This diagram represents the surface of the TouchPad. The crosshatched area on the diagram shows the EdgeMotion regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your fingers position. If your finger is in an active EdgeMotion region on the TouchPad, the corresponding EdgeMotion area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the EdgeMotion regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the crosshatched area. If you have difficulty activating EdgeMotion, try making the EdgeMotion region larger by moving the edges of the crosshatched area inward. If you find that EdgeMotion triggers too easily, try making the EdgeMotion region smaller. If the EdgeMotion regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, select one of the EdgeMotion options and then you can resize the regions. ##HelpTopicID=167
To use pressure-sensitive speed, select this check box. With this option selected, pressing harder will make the pointer move faster. For constant speed, clear the Control EdgeMotion speed with finger pressure check box. ##HelpTopicID=168 To adjust EdgeMotion speed when the Control EdgeMotion speed with finger pressure check box is clear, use this slider. Drag the slider to the right for faster EdgeMotion or to the left for slower EdgeMotion. ##HelpTopicID=169 To configure a Tap Zone to perform an action when tapped, select the Enable Tap Zones check box. Each corner of the TouchPad surface can be configured as a Tap Zone. ##HelpTopicID=170 To assign an action to a Tap Zone, select an option from the drop-down list. If more information is required for the selected action, the Configure button will become enabled. ##HelpTopicID=171 This diagram represents the surface of the TouchPad. The crosshatched areas on the diagram show the active Tap Zone regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your fingers position. If your finger is in an active Tap Zone region on the TouchPad, the corresponding Tap Zone area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the Tap Zone regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the corners of the crosshatched areas. If you have difficulty triggering a Tap Zone action, try making the Tap Zone region larger. If a Tap Zone action triggers too easily, try making the Tap Zone region smaller. If the Tap Zones are gray and cannot be adjusted, select the Enable Tap Zone check box and then you can resize them. ##HelpTopicID=172 To use a swipe gesture to perform the function of a Forward or Back arrow button in a Web browser window, select the Enable back/forward gestures check box. To use a forward or back gesture, place your finger along the upper edge of the TouchPad and move your finger to the right or left. Moving your finger to the left is like clicking the back arrow button. Moving your finger to the right is like clicking the forward arrow button. ##HelpTopicID=173 To use the Virtual Scrolling features, select the Enable Scrolling check box. With Virtual Scrolling enabled, sliding your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item vertically. Sliding your finger across the lower edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=174 To display the Virtual Scrolling options and adjust your settings, click this button. ##HelpTopicID=175 To scroll the active window or item, select the Scroll selected item option. The active item is usually the last window, part of a window, or item on which you clicked. ##HelpTopicID=176 To scroll an item that is under the pointer in an active application, select this option. This option allows you to scroll the item under the pointer without clicking on the item first. ##HelpTopicID=177 To scroll easily through long documents, select the Enable coasting check box. With coasting, Virtual Scrolling continues after you have lifted your finger off the TouchPad.
To use coasting, move and lift your finger in one smooth horizontal or vertical motion. To stop coasting, touch the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=178 This diagram represents the surface of the TouchPad. The crosshatched area on the diagram shows the Virtual Scrolling regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your fingers position. If your finger is in an active Virtual Scrolling region on the TouchPad, the corresponding Virtual Scrolling area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the Virtual Scrolling regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the crosshatched area. If you have difficulty triggering Virtual Scrolling, try making the Virtual Scrolling region larger by moving the edges of the crosshatched area inward. If you find that Virtual Scrolling triggers too easily, try making the Virtual Scrolling region smaller. If the Virtual Scrolling regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, select a Virtual Scrolling option and then you can resize the regions. ##HelpTopicID=179 To run the Virtual Scrolling tutorial, click the Practice button. This simple maze will help you learn how to use Virtual Scrolling. Note: Ensure that both the Horizontal Scrolling and Vertical Scrolling check boxes are selected. Survey the maze before you begin to locate the beginning and ending points. You cannot see the entire maze because it is larger than the window that displays it. Use Virtual Scrolling to move your view of the maze in the window. Hold down the Ctrl key and use Virtual Scrolling to zoom the maze larger or smaller. A yellow dot in the upper left corner of the maze marks the entrance to the maze. A blue dot on the right side of the maze marks the exit. To Begin: 1. Click on the red square in the yellow dot to begin. 2. Use the Arrow keys or tap your TouchPad to navigate through the maze. 3. Use Virtual Scrolling to move your view of the maze. 4. Click the Close button on the Virtual Scrolling Practice window after you reach the blue dot in the lower right corner. ##HelpTopicID=180 To use Virtual Scrolling on windows that have horizontal scroll bars, select the Horizontal Scrolling check box. Sliding your finger back and forth along the lower edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=181 To use Virtual Scrolling on windows that have vertical scroll bars, select the Vertical Scrolling check box. Sliding your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item vertically. ##HelpTopicID=182 This slider allows you to control the Virtual Scrolling speed. Drag the slider to the right for faster scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=183 To use tapping and pressing motions to perform a specified action, select the Enable Press-to-Select check box. Actions are assigned in the Tapping Action drop-down list. Tapping is a rapid down-up finger motion on the top of the pointing stick. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a
double-click. Pressing means swiftly pushing down on the top of the pointing stick with your finger. A light, deliberate press works best. Press straight down to simulate clicking and holding a mouse button. Press straight down and then to the side to click-and-drag in any direction. Lift your finger to release the object being dragged. When the Enable Press-to-Select check box is clear, you must press a button to perform a primary click. ##HelpTopicID=184 To help prevent unwanted clicks while typing, select this check box. ##HelpTopicID=185 To assign an action to tapping on the pointing stick, select an option from the Tapping Action drop-down list. ##HelpTopicID=186 To adjust how quickly you must tap the pointing stick for clicks and double-clicks, move this slider. If you set the pace too slow, you might notice unintended clicks, a pointer delay, or a dragging delay. However, if you set the pace too fast, you might notice that it is hard to use Press-to-Select. ##HelpTopicID=187 To enable Virtual Scrolling, select the Enable Scrolling check box. With this option selected, the pointing stick can only be used for horizontal or vertical Virtual Scrolling. You must use the TouchPad or an external mouse to move the cursor. To use Virtual Scrolling, press the pointing stick in the direction you wish to scroll. To stop scrolling, lift your finger off the pointing stick. ##HelpTopicID=188 To adjust the speed of Virtual Scrolling, use this slider. Move the slider to the right for faster scrolling or to the left for slower scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=189 To adjust the force required for both cursor movement and Press-to-Select on the pointing stick, use the Touch Sensitivity slider. To decrease the amount of force required, move the slider toward Light Touch. To increase the amount of force required, move the slider toward Heavy Touch. ##HelpTopicID=190 To keep the pointer inside the active window, select the Stop Pointer at Window Borders check box. Stopping the pointer at the window borders makes it easy to access controls near the edges of a window. With this option selected, the first time you try to move the pointer outside the window, it stops at the edge. If you try a second time, the pointer leaves the window. ##HelpTopicID=191 To improve pointing accuracy for fine positioning, select an option from the Slow Motion Key drop-down list. This feature allows you to reduce the speed of the pointer. To use slow motion, press and hold the selected key while moving the pointer. ##HelpTopicID=192 To automatically move the pointer to the default setting when a dialog box appears on your screen, select this feature. ##HelpTopicID=193 To force purely horizontal or vertical motion of the pointer on the screen, select an option from the
Constrained Pointer Key drop-down list. To use constrained pointer motion, press and hold the specified key while moving the pointer. When the key is pressed, the initial direction of your pointer motion determines the direction of movement for as long as your finger remains on the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=194 To receive feedback about your pointing actions, select the Animated check box. The animated icon will display in the Windows taskbar. Double-click on this icon to access the Mouse Properties window. ##HelpTopicID=195 To have very smooth pointer motion, select the Fast pointer refresh rate option. ##HelpTopicID=196 If your pointer appears unsteady or flickers on the screen, try selecting the Slow pointer refresh rate. ##HelpTopicID=197 This is the version number of your Synaptics TouchPad driver. ##HelpTopicID=198 To obtain the latest information on Synaptics patents, visit our Web site at: http://www.synaptics.com. ##HelpTopicID=199 Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch from Cursor Mode to Button Mode. In Button Mode, the virtual buttons on the TouchPad surface provide convenient shortcuts to frequently used applications and there is a volume controller for quick and easy access to increasing or decreasing sound volume. To enable Dual Mode, select the Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper-right corner checkbox. To use Button Mode:
Tap on the Mode Switch button. This button is in the upper right corner of the TouchPad above the volume controller. Tap on the virtual button for the application you wish to launch. The TouchPad automatically returns to Cursor Mode after the application opens.
Note: You can use Button Mode when an external pointing device, such as a mouse, is connected if you select the Always in Button Mode when an external device is plugged in checkbox. ##HelpTopicID=200 Button Mode Options There are six virtual buttons which can be configured to meet your preferences. The upper three virtual buttons have default settings and the others are un-configured. The default settings for the configured virtual buttons are listed below:
A tap on the upper left virtual button opens the assigned email application. A tap on the upper middle virtual button opens the ConfigFree application. Refer to the Toshiba online Help for additional information. A tap on the upper right virtual button sends the item in the active window to the printer.
##HelpTopicID=201 Button Mode Options There are six virtual buttons which can be configured to meet your preferences. Four of the virtual buttons have default settings and the others are un-configured. The default settings for the configured virtual buttons are listed below:
A tap on the upper left virtual button opens the assigned email application.
A tap on the upper middle virtual button opens the assigned Web browser. A tap on the upper right virtual button opens the BeatJam application. Refer to the Toshiba online Help for additional information. A tap on the lower left virtual button opens the Toshiba online Help.
##HelpTopicID=202 The Button Check feature guards against operating the Buttons with accidental contact. Button Check allows the Buttons to recognize when your palm is resting on them or brushing their surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted button activation. If the button exhibits undesired activation, increase the Button Check setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum. If the button misses intended activations, decrease the Button Check setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed buttons if the slider is all the way to the right. ##HelpTopicID=203 To configure the action performed when you touch a button, select the button from the menu tree. For example, you could define Button 1 to "go to a web page in your default browser." Each time you touch Button 1, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. ##HelpTopicID=204 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the device responds to your touch. To adjust the Sensitivity settings, select an item from the Sensitivity menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=205 The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the device responds. If the response of the device is erratic, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch. If you have to push too hard to operate the device, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=206 Select an action from the list above to assign it to the selected button. The selected action will occur every time you touch the button. ##HelpTopicID=207 The Enable sounds check box enables playing a user configurable sound when a button is touched. When Enable sounds is not selected, the sounds are disabled and touching the buttons does not play any sound. ##HelpTopicID=208 The Enable illumination check box enables illuminating the buttons when they are inactive and active. When the Enable illumination check box is not checked, illumination is disabled and touching the buttons does not change the brightness of the buttons. ##HelpTopicID=209 The Inactive Brightness slider allows you to adjust the brightness level of the buttons when they are not touched. If the brightness level of the buttons is too high when they are not touched then move the slider towards the Minimum setting. If the brightness level of the buttons is too low when they are not touched then move the slider towards the Maximum setting. ##HelpTopicID=210 The Active Brightness slider allows you to adjust the brightness level of the buttons when they are touched. If the brightness level of the buttons is too high when they are touched then move the slider towards the Minimum setting. If the brightness level of the buttons is too low when they are touched then move the slider towards the
Maximum setting. ##HelpTopicID=211 Button Mode Options There are six virtual buttons which can be configured to meet your preferences. The upper three virtual buttons have default settings and the others are un-configured. The default settings for the configured virtual buttons are listed below:
A tap on the upper left virtual button opens the assigned email application. A tap on the upper middle virtual button opens the ConfigFree application. Refer to the Toshiba online Help for additional information. A tap on the upper right virtual button opens Windows Photo Gallery.
##HelpTopicID=212 To configure the action performed when you slide your finger over a slider, select the slider from the menu tree. For example, you could define Slider 1 to "Adjust the Volume on your system." Each time you slide your finger over Slider 1, the volume would increase or decrease. ##HelpTopicID=213 Select an action from the above set of actions to assign to the selected slider. The selected action will occur every time you slide your finger up or down on the slider. ##HelpTopicID=214 Adjust Pointer Motion Speed This slider controls the speed of the pointer. You can choose the pointer speed by adjusting the slider between Slow and Fast. ##HelpTopicID=215 Button Mode Options There are six virtual buttons which can be configured to meet your preferences. The upper three virtual buttons have default settings and the others are un-configured. The default settings for the configured virtual buttons are listed below:
A tap on the upper left virtual button opens the assigned email application. A tap on the upper middle virtual button opens the ConfigFree application. Refer to the Toshiba online Help for additional information. A tap on the upper right virtual button opens My Pictures folder.
##HelpTopicID=216 Control Bar The control bar allows you to configure buttons to launch your favorite applications. You can personalize the look-and-feel of the control bar through the illumination, fadeout timing, and touch sensitivity settings. The control bar also provides easy access to volume control for software sound effects. Select the Enable option to activate the control bar for use. If you do not wish to use the control bar, you can select the Disable option. ##HelpTopicID=217 LED Illumination You can use the LED Illumination slider to adjust the brightness of the LEDs in the control bar. To increase brightness, move the slider to the right toward Bright. To decrease brightness, move the slider to the left toward Dim. ##HelpTopicID=218 Fadeout Speed
You can use the Fadeout Speed slider to set how quickly the LEDs in the control bar fade out after you have touched the control bar and lifted your finger up off of it. To fade out slowly, move the slider to the right toward Slow. To fade out quickly, move the slider to the left toward Quick. ##HelpTopicID=219 Touch Sensitivity The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the control bar responds to your touch. If the control bar does not respond to your touch or you have to press hard to operate it, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light. If you inadvertently operate the control bar with a light touch, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy. ##HelpTopicID=220 Sound Effects To assign a sound effect to a specific action, enter a sound file or Browse and select a sound file. ##HelpTopicID=221 Volume The Volume slider provides an easy way to control the volume of the sound effects. To increase the volume, move the slider to the right toward Loud. To decrease the volume, move the slider to the left toward Quiet. ##HelpTopicID=222 Applications To assign a button to launch an application, enter an executable file or Browse and select an application to launch. ##HelpTopicID=223 The TouchPad Disable Zone feature allows you to enable or disable the TouchPad by touching the corner and holding your finger still for a brief time. If the TouchPad is enabled, touch the corner to disable it. If the TouchPad is disabled, touch the corner to enable it. ##HelpTopicID=224 The Minimum Touch Time slider allows you to change how long you must touch the corner before the TouchPad will be enabled or disabled. ##HelpTopicID=225 Virtual Scrolling provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling methods. Virtual Scrolling operates the scroll bars automatically so there is no need to move the pointer away from your work. Virtual Scrolling works with most scrollable windows such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and large digital images. It also works with other scrollable items such as file lists and font lists. ChiralMotion scrolling, a unique kind of Virtual Scrolling, allows you to scroll continuously with one, smooth circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by the speed of finger motion. To scroll rapidly, make small quick circles. To scroll slowly, make large circles and move your finger slowly. The direction of scrolling can
be reversed by changing the direction of motion. To Use Vertical Scrolling: 1. Select the Enable vertical scrolling check box. 2. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 3. Slide your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad in the desired direction of scrolling. To Use ChiralMotion to Scroll Vertically: 1. Select the Enable vertical scrolling check box and the Enable ChiralMotion scrolling check box. 2. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 3. Place your finger on the TouchPad near the center of the right edge. 4. Slide your finger up or down in the desired direction of scrolling and then begin making a circular motion. Your finger can drift towards the center of the TouchPad while making a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. To Use Horizontal Scrolling: 1. Select the Enable horizontal scrolling check box. 2. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 3. Slide your finger left or right along the lower edge of the TouchPad in the desired direction of scrolling. To Use ChiralMotion to Scroll Horizontally: 1. Select the Enable horizontal scrolling check box and the Enable ChiralMotion scrolling check box. 2. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 3. Place your finger on the TouchPad near the center of the lower edge. 4. Slide your finger left or right in the desired direction of scrolling and then begin making a circular motion. Your finger can drift towards the center of the TouchPad while making a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. If Virtual Scrolling does not respond, ensure that the desired Enable scrolling check box or boxes are selected and that the window or item you have clicked on is scrollable. If you still have problems, check your Scrolling Region settings. ##HelpTopicID=226 The Momentum feature delivers smooth, fast, trackball-like mouse movement. One quick flick of the finger on the TouchPad surface can move the cursor across the entire computer screen. Momentum reduces the repetitive motion and fatigue associated with moving the cursor long distances, while providing a smooth and natural feel similar to using a trackball. Momentum is ideal for Real Time Strategy (RTS) games, First Person Shooter (FPS) games, and Role Playing Games (RPG). ##HelpTopicID=227 The Glide distance slider enables you to adjust how far the cursor travels in response to the flick of a finger on the TouchPad. To stop the cursor, tap once or place your finger down on the TouchPad surface. Select the Enable bounce off screen edge check box to keep the cursor within the boundaries of the computer screen. The bounce off screen edge feature makes it easy to access menu options and controls that are near the edges of the screen. ##HelpTopicID=228 The Pinch gesture delivers zooming functionality in many applications. The Pinch gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel on standard Windows applications that support CTRL-SCROLL WHEEL zoom functionality. To perform a pinch gesture, place two fingers on the TouchPad surface. Move them closer together or further apart. To zoom in, place your fingers on the TouchPad surface near to each other and then slide them apart. To zoom out, begin by placing your fingers apart and then moving them closer together. The best zooming experience results when the finger tips of the two fingers are used for the gesture.
##HelpTopicID=229 Two-finger ChiralMotion scrolling provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling methods. You can scroll upwards or downwards by simply placing two fingers on the TouchPad and making a circular motion. There is no need to keep both fingers on the TouchPad after scrolling has begun. Scrolling will continue for as long as one finger remains on the TouchPad surface making a circular motion. Finger speed controls the speed of scrolling. To scroll rapidly, make small circles and move your finger quickly. To scroll slowly, make large circles and move your finger slowly. The direction of scrolling can be reversed by changing the direction of motion. ##HelpTopicID=230 An Advanced gesture is an action that the user makes on a Synaptics TouchPad sensor which is recognized by the host device to perform a specified function. ##HelpTopicID=231 A Flick gesture is placing two fingers on the TouchPad surface, slightly separated, and sliding them across the TouchPad in a straight, continuous motion, and then simultaneously lifting both fingers off the TouchPad surface. The action initiated by the Flick gesture is application specific; for example, in Internet Explorer a left flick is "Browse Back." ##HelpTopicID=232 The ChiralRotate gesture rotates the selected object in 90 degree increments, in either clockwise or counter-clockwise directions. The ChiralRotate gesture works only in supported applications. To initiate ChiralRotate, place one finger in the left vertical zone on the TouchPad and move your finger in a circular motion. In supported applications, the selected object will be rotated in 90 degree increments. ##HelpTopicID=233 Select the Enable Pinch check box to enable this feature. ##HelpTopicID=234 Select the Enable ChiralRotate check box to enable this feature. ##HelpTopicID=235 Select the Enable Flick check box to enable this feature. ##HelpTopicID=236 To see a demonstration of how to use the Pinch gesture, select the Show Video button, under the Enable Pinch check box. ##HelpTopicID=237 To see a demonstration of how to use the ChiralRotate gesture, select the Show Video button, under the Enable ChiralRotate check box. ##HelpTopicID=238 To see a demonstration of how to use the Flick gesture, select the Show Video button, under the Enable Flick check box. ##HelpTopicID=239 To see a demonstration of how to use the Momentum gesture, select the Show Video button, under the Enable Momentum check box. ##HelpTopicID=240 Virtual Scrolling provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling methods. Virtual Scrolling operates the scroll bars automatically so there is no need to move the pointer away from your work. Virtual Scrolling works with most scrollable windows such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and large digital images. It also works with other scrollable items such as file lists and font lists.
Linear scrolling, one of Virtual Scrolling, allows you to do conventional scrolling. ChiralMotion scrolling, a unique kind of Virtual Scrolling, allows you to scroll continuously with one, smooth circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by the speed of finger motion. To scroll rapidly, make small quick circles. To scroll slowly, make large circles and move your finger slowly. The direction of scrolling can be reversed by changing the direction of motion. To Use Linear Vertical Scrolling: 1. Select the Enable vertical scrolling check box. 2. Click the Virtual Scrolling icon or double click the Virtual Scrolling. 3. Select the Long Distance Scrolling. 4. Click the Linear scrolling radio button. 5. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 6. Slide your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad in the desired direction of scrolling. To Use ChiralMotion to Scroll Vertically: 1. Select the Enable vertical scrolling check box. 2. Click the Virtual Scrolling icon or double click the Virtual Scrolling. 3. Select the Long Distance Scrolling. 4. Click the ChiralMotion scrolling radio button. 5. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 6. Place your finger on the TouchPad near the center of the right edge. 7. Slide your finger up or down in the desired direction of scrolling and then begin making a circular motion. Your finger can drift towards the center of the TouchPad while making a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. To Use Linear Horizontal Scrolling: 1. Select the Enable horizontal scrolling check box. 2. Click the Virtual Scrolling icon or double click the Virtual Scrolling. 3. Select the Long Distance Scrolling. 4. Click the Linear scrolling radio button. 5. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 6. Slide your finger left or right along the lower edge of the TouchPad in the desired direction of scrolling. To Use ChiralMotion to Scroll Horizontally: 1. Select the Enable horizontal scrolling check box. 2. Click the Virtual Scrolling icon or double click the Virtual Scrolling. 3. Select the Long Distance Scrolling. 4. Click the ChiralMotion scrolling radio button. 5. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll. 6. Place your finger on the TouchPad near the center of the lower edge. 7. Slide your finger left or right in the desired direction of scrolling and then begin making a circular motion. Your finger can drift towards the center of the TouchPad while making a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. If Virtual Scrolling does not respond, ensure that the desired Enable scrolling check box or boxes are selected and that the window or item you have clicked on is scrollable. If you still have problems, check your Scrolling Region settings. ##HelpTopicID=241 To see a demonstration of how to use Virtual Scrolling, select the Show Video button. ##HelpTopicID=242 To see a demonstration of how to use the Flick gesture, select the Show Video button. ##HelpTopicID=243 To use vertical flick gestures, select the Enable Vertical Flick check box. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad and slide up or down. When done, lift them to perform an application-specific function.
##HelpTopicID=244 To use horizontal flick gestures, select the Enable Horizontal Flick check box. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad and slide right or left. When done, lift them to perform an application-specific function. ##HelpTopicID=245 Click the Show Video button to see it in action. ##HelpTopicID=246 This Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings. Use the menu tree to the left to access the customizable features. These include single-finger pointing and scrolling options, plus multi-finger gestures to manipulate documents, objects, and applications. Using the Properties Window Click on a feature in the menu tree to see a page of descriptions and settings for that feature. Some features have several pages of settings. Click on the + (plus sign) next to a feature to see all its related pages. The settings will appear in the window to the right of the menu tree. Information about these options and instructions on how to change them will appear here in this information box. You can use the scroll bar to view the contents of the information box. Defaults Button The Defaults button returns all the settings on the current page back to their factory-set values. OK Button The OK button saves your changes and closes the Properties window. Cancel Button The Cancel button closes the Properties window without saving any changes and reverts to all the previous settings. Apply Button The Apply button saves your changes, but keeps the Properties window open so you can make more changes. ##HelpTopicID=250 The Pointing settings pages enable you to specify how the cursor responds to your pointing and selection actions. ##HelpTopicID=251 Select the Enable Momentum check box to use this feature. ##HelpTopicID=252 The Constrained Motion feature allows you to force purely horizontal or vertical motion of the pointer on the screen. This feature is most useful when using a drawing program. You activate Constrained Motion by pressing and holding a specified key while moving the pointer. When the key is pressed, the initial direction of your pointer determines the allowed direction of movement for as long as your finger remains on the TouchPad. To use Constrained Motion: 1. Select the Enable Constrained Motion check box to enable the options in the list box. 2. Choose a key from the list box for activating Constrained Motion. 3. Press and hold the selected key whenever you want to constrain pointer motion. ##HelpTopicID=254 Scrolling The scrolling features allow you to operate the scroll bars of the selected window automatically; there is no need to move the pointer away from your work. The scrolling features work with most scrollable windows such as documents, spreadsheets, large digital images, and other scrollable items such as file lists and font lists.
##HelpTopicID=255 Reverse Scrolling The Reverse Scrolling Direction feature allows you to change standard scrolling behavior. Standard scrolling moves the scroll bar in the direction of finger movement. The Reverse Scrolling Direction feature moves the document or object in the direction of finger motion. To enable this feature, select the Enable reverse scrolling direction check box. ##HelpTopicID=256 The Scrolling speed slider allows you to adjust the speed of scrolling. Drag the slider to the right for faster scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=257 ChiralScrolling The ChiralScrolling feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable ChiralScrolling check box. To use ChiralScrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is the right side of the TouchPad. To scroll left or right, the target zone is the lower edge of the TouchPad. 2. Move your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once ChiralScrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. NOTE: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=258 One-Finger Scrolling You can scroll vertically and horizontally. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll and slide your finger upwards or downwards along the right edge of the TouchPad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger to the left or right along the lower edge of the TouchPad to scroll horizontally. If scrolling does not respond, ensure that the appropriate check box is selected and that the window or item on which you have clicked is scrollable. If you still have problems, check your Scrolling Region settings. ##HelpTopicID=259 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the scrolling regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active scrolling region on the TouchPad, the corresponding scrolling area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the scrolling regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the cross-hatched area. If you have difficulty triggering scrolling, try making the scrolling region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If you find that scrolling triggers too easily, try making the scrolling region smaller. If the scrolling regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that the scrolling feature is enabled. To enable scrolling:
1. Select Scrolling in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the desired method of scrolling, and enable vertical or horizontal scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=260 Enable horizontal scrolling Select this check box to enable horizontal scrolling on windows that have horizontal scroll bars. Sliding your finger to the left or right along the lower edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=261 Enable vertical scrolling Select this check box to enable vertical scrolling. Sliding your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item vertically. ##HelpTopicID=262 Two-Finger Scrolling The Two-Finger Scrolling feature allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally and initiate scrolling from anywhere on the TouchPad surface. Simply place two fingers down on the TouchPad and then slide them in the desired direction. You do not need to be in a scrolling region to scroll. To use Two-Finger Scrolling: 1. Place two fingers down on the TouchPad surface. The fingers should be slightly separated. 2. Using a straight continuous motion, slide both fingers in the desired direction. 3. Lift both fingers up off the TouchPad surface to stop scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=263 Enable horizontal scrolling Select this check box to enable horizontal scrolling on windows that have horizontal scroll bars. Sliding your two fingers to the left or right on the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=264 Enable vertical scrolling Select this check box to enable vertical scrolling. Sliding your two fingers up or down on the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item vertically. ##HelpTopicID=265 The Coasting feature helps you to scroll easily through long documents. With Coasting, scrolling continues after you have lifted your finger up off the TouchPad surface. To use Coasting, move and then lift your finger in one smooth motion. To stop the coasting motion, place your finger back down on the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=266 Pinch Zoom The Pinch Zoom gesture delivers zooming functionality in many applications. You can use the Pinch Zoom gesture to perform the same functions that a scroll wheel performs on standard Windows applications that support CTRL-SCROLL WHEEL zoom functionality. To enable this feature, select the Enable Pinch Zoom check box. To use a Pinch Zoom gesture: 1. Place two fingers down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out. For the best zooming experience, use the tips of your fingers. ##HelpTopicID=267 The Rotating features provide convenient gestures for rotating photos and other objects. ##HelpTopicID=269 Three-Finger Press The Three-Finger Press gesture provides a shortcut for launching a specified application or applications.
To enable this feature, select the Enable Three-Finger Press check box. To customize the applications that launch, click the Configure button. To use the Three-Finger Press feature: 1. Place three fingers down on the TouchPad surface. Ensure that there is a small gap between the fingers. 2. Hold your fingers still until the application or applications begin to launch. 3. Lift your fingers up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=270 Three-Finger Flick The Three-Finger-Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the ThreeFinger-Flick gesture for browsing the Internet or scrolling through photos in a photo viewer window. You can also use the Three-Finger-Flick gesture to enter or exit slideshow mode. To enable this feature, select the Enable Three-Finger Flick check box. To use the Three-Finger-Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place three fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Flick your fingers in a linear, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. 3. Horizontal finger motion, sliding your fingers to the right or left will page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. To use the Three-Finger-Flick gesture for slideshow mode, slide your fingers vertically. Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode. Slide your fingers downwards to exit slideshow mode. ##HelpTopicID=271 Palm on Pad The Palm-on-Pad gesture enables you to clear your desktop by minimizing all open windows. Repeating this gesture restores the windows. To enable this feature, select the Enable Palm on Pad check box. To use the Palm-on-Pad gesture: 1. Place the heel of your thumb down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Hold your hand still until your desktop windows have been minimized or restored. 3. Lift your hand up off the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=272 Practice Scrolling Click the Practice button to run the scrolling tutorial. A simple maze will help you learn how to use scrolling. Survey the maze before you begin to locate the beginning and ending points. You cannot see the entire maze because it is larger than the window that displays it. Scroll to move your view of the maze in the window. Hold down the Ctrl key and use scrolling to resize the maze. A yellow dot in the upper left corner of the maze marks the entrance to the maze. A blue dot on the right side of the maze marks the exit. To practice scrolling: 1. Click on the red square in the yellow dot to begin. 2. Use the Arrow keys or tap your TouchPad to navigate through the maze. 3. Use the desired scrolling method to move your view of the maze. 4. Click the Close button on the scrolling practice window after you reach the blue dot in the lower right corner.
##HelpTopicID=273 HP MediaSmart M-Gesture The HP MediaSmart application can be launched by performing an M-shaped gesture on the TouchPad surface. To enable this feature, select the Enable HP MediaSmart M-Gesture check box. To use this gesture: 1. Tap two fingers on the TouchPad surface, then immediately place them back down. 2. Slide the fingers in a large M shape pattern. 3. The HP MediaSmart application will launch. ##HelpTopicID=274 The Pointing Enhancements features enable you to specify how the cursor responds to your pointing actions. ##HelpTopicID=275 Application gestures provide shortcuts to frequently used applications or functions. The computers response to these gestures can be application-specific. ##HelpTopicID=276 The EdgeMotion feature is designed to simplify long-distance pointer motions. When your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, the pointer will continue to move in the same direction until you lift your finger. Select one of the EdgeMotion options. The scrolling features also support EdgeMotion. To use EdgeMotion while scrolling, select the Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling under One-Finger Scrolling or Two-Finger Scrolling under Scrolling in the menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=277 Select the Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling check box if you want scrolling to continue when your fingers reach the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=278 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the TouchPad responds to your touch. ##HelpTopicID=279 The Coasting feature helps you to scroll easily through long documents. With Coasting, scrolling continues after you have lifted your fingers up off the TouchPad surface. To use Coasting, move and lift your fingers in one smooth motion. To stop the coasting motion, place your fingers back down on the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=280 Pivot Rotate The Pivot Rotate gesture allows you to rotate objects such as a photo, a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, or other selected object, in 90 degree increments. To enable this feature, select the Enable Pivot Rotate check box. To use a Pivot Rotate gesture: 1. Place one finger down on the lower left corner of the TouchPad, and keep it stationary. 2. Place another finger down near the middle of the TouchPad. 3. Slide the second finger in a circular motion around first finger. Ensure that the space between the two fingers remains the same while making the circular motion. Slide clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the selected object in the desired direction. ##HelpTopicID=281 Right Corner Pivot To use the Pivot Rotate feature in the lower right corner of the TouchPad, select the Right Corner Pivot
check box. Using the right corner of the TouchPad may be more comfortable when performing this gesture with the left hand. ##HelpTopicID=282 ChiralRotate The ChiralRotate gesture rotates the selected object in 90 degree increments. To enable this feature, select the Enable ChiralRotate check box. Note that the ChiralRotate gesture works only with supported applications. To use the ChiralRotate gesture: 1. Place one finger down on the left target zone of the TouchPad. 2. Slide your finger downwards or upwards and begin making a circular motion. To rotate the object in a clockwise direction, move your finger in clockwise circles. To rotate the object in a counterclockwise direction, move your finger in counterclockwise circles. 3. Lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface to return to pointing mode. ##HelpTopicID=283 Switch TouchPad Off If you do not wish to use the TouchPad, you can switch it off. Place one finger down on the upper left corner of the TouchPad and hold your finger still for a moment. The TouchPad will be switched off. The TouchPad icon in the task bar will change to indicate that the TouchPad is unavailable for use. To switch the TouchPad back on, touch the upper left corner again. The icon in the taskbar will return to the enabled state. To specify how long the TouchPad will remain off, select the desired option. The Switch TouchPad off option will keep the TouchPad off until you restore it for use by touching the upper left corner. The Switch TouchPad off for one session option will switch the TouchPad off for one logon session. The TouchPad will automatically be restored for use the next time you log on. ##HelpTopicID=284 Two-Finger Flick The Two-Finger-Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Two-FingerFlick gesture for browsing the Internet or scrolling through photos in a photo viewer window. You can also use the Two-Finger-Flick gesture to enter or exit slideshow mode. To enable this feature, select the Enable Two-Finger Flick check box. To use the Two-Finger-Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place two fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Flick your fingers in a linear, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. 3. Horizontal finger motion, sliding your fingers to the right or left will page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. To use the Two-Finger-Flick gesture for slideshow mode, slide your fingers vertically. Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode. Slide your fingers downwards to exit slideshow mode. ##HelpTopicID=285 Two-Finger Flick The Two-Finger-Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Two-FingerFlick gesture for browsing the Internet or scrolling through photos in a photo viewer window. To enable this feature, select the Enable Two-Finger Horizontal Flick check box. To use the Two-Finger-Flick gesture for navigation:
1. Place two fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Flick your fingers horizontally in a straight, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. 3. Slide your fingers to the right or left to page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. ##HelpTopicID=286 Two-Finger Flick The Two-Finger-Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Two-FingerFlick gesture to enter or exit slideshow mode. To enable this feature, select the Enable Two-Finger Vertical Flick check box. To use the Two-Finger-Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place two fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Slide your fingers vertically in a straight, continuous motion in the desired direction. 3. Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode or downwards to exit slideshow mode. ##HelpTopicID=287 Three-Finger Horizontal Flick The Three-Finger Horizontal Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Three-Finger Horizontal Flick gesture for browsing the Internet or scrolling through photos in a photo viewer window. To enable this feature, select the Enable Three-Finger Horizontal Flick check box. To use the Three-Finger Horizontal Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place three fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Flick your fingers horizontally in a straight, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. 3. Slide your fingers to the right or left to page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. ##HelpTopicID=288 Three-Finger Vertical Flick The Three-Finger Vertical Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Three-Finger Vertical Flick gesture to enter or exit slideshow mode. To enable this feature, select the Enable Three-Finger Vertical Flick check box. To use the Three-Finger Vertical Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place three fingers, slightly separated, down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Slide your fingers vertically in a straight, continuous motion in the desired direction. 3. Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode or downwards to exit slideshow mode. ##HelpTopicID=289 Circular Scrolling The Circular Scrolling feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable Circular Scrolling check box. To use Circular Scrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is along the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll left or right, the target zone is along the lower edge of the TouchPad.
2. Slide your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once Circular Scrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. NOTE: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=290 The Auto Scrolling feature helps you to scroll easily through long documents with a single stroke of the finger. Scrolling continues after you have lifted your finger up off the TouchPad surface. To use Auto Scrolling: 1. Click on the windows or item you wish to scroll. 2. Slide one finger, along the scrolling region of the TouchPad, in the direction you want to scroll. To scroll up or down, the scrolling region is the right edge. To scroll left or right, the scrolling region is the lower edge. If Auto Scrolling does not respond, check your Scrolling Region settings. If you still have problems using Auto Scrolling, ensure that the window or item you have clicked on is scrollable. ##HelpTopicID=291 The Rotate features provide convenient gestures for rotating photos and other objects. ##HelpTopicID=292 My Favorites gesture The My Favorites gesture provides a shortcut for launching a specified application or applications. To enable this feature, select the Enable My Favorites gesture check box. To customize the applications that launch, click the Configure button. To use this gesture: 1. Place three fingers down on the TouchPad surface. Ensure that there is a small gap between the fingers. 2. Hold your fingers still until the application or applications begin to launch. 3. Lift your fingers up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=293 Flick The Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Flick gesture for browsing the Internet or scrolling through photos in a photo viewer window. You can also use the Flick gesture to enter or exit slideshow mode. To enable this feature, select the Enable Flick check box. To use the Flick gesture for navigation: 1. Place three fingers down on the TouchPad surface. Ensure that there is a small gap between the fingers 2. Flick your fingers in a linear, continuous motion in the desired direction, moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side. 3. Horizontal finger motion, sliding your fingers to the right or left will page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. To use the Flick gesture for slideshow mode: 1. Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode. 2. Slide your fingers downwards to exit slideshow mode.
##HelpTopicID=294 Home Gesture The Home Gesture enables you to clear your desktop by minimizing all open windows. Repeating this gesture restores the windows. To enable this feature, select the Enable Home Gesturecheck box. To use the Home Gesture: 1. Place the heel of your thumb down on the TouchPad surface. 2. Hold your hand still until your desktop windows have been minimized or restored. 3. Lift your hand up off the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=295 Zoom Zone With the Zoom Zone feature, you can use the left side of the Touchpad to zoom-in on or zoom-out of the item in the active window. The Zoom Zone feature performs the same zooming functionality as a scroll wheel on standard Windows applications that support CTRL-SCROLL WHEEL. To enable this feature, select the Enable Zoom Zone check box. To Zoom In: 1. Place a finger on the Touchpad near the lower left corner. 2. Slide the finger upwards toward the upper left corner. 3. Repeat until the desired level of magnification is reached. To Zoom Out: 1. Place a finger on the Touchpad near the upper left corner. 2. Slide the finger downwards toward the lower left corner. 3. Repeat until the desired level of magnification is reached. ##HelpTopicID=296 The TouchCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. TouchCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the TouchCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the TouchCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone. ##HelpTopicID=297 Rotate The Rotate gesture allows you to rotate objects such as a photo, a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, or other selected object, in 90 degree increments. To enable this feature, select the Enable Rotate check box. To use a Rotate gesture: 1. Place one finger down on the lower left corner of the TouchPad, and keep it stationary. 2. Place another finger down near the middle of the TouchPad. 3. Slide the second finger in a circular motion around first finger. Ensure that the space between the two fingers remains the same while making the circular motion. Slide clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the selected object in the desired direction. ##HelpTopicID=298 Right Corner Rotate
To use the Rotate feature in the lower right corner of the TouchPad, select the Right Corner Rotate check box. Using the right corner of the TouchPad may be more comfortable when performing this gesture with the left hand. ##HelpTopicID=299 Zoom Rate The Zoom Rate slider controls how quickly the window zooms in response to finger motion in the zooming area. To zoom slower, move the slider toward Slow. To zoom faster, move the slider toward Fast. ##HelpTopicID=300 ClickZones perform the same function as physical buttons. There are two ClickZones along the lower edge of the ClickPad. Pressing a ClickZone is like clicking a left or right button. To use ClickZones, select the Enable ClickZones option. If you do not enable ClickZones, you must enable Tapping or use an external mouse to perform a primary or secondary button click. The left ClickZone performs a primary click. The right ClickZone performs a secondary click. To change these settings, select Left Click or Right Click and configure it as desired. ##HelpTopicID=301 ClickZones perform the same function as physical buttons. There are three ClickZones along the lower edge of the ClickPad: left, middle, and right. Pressing a ClickZone performs the same function as clicking a button. To use ClickZones, select the Enable ClickZones option. If you do not enable ClickZones, you must enable Tapping or use an external mouse to perform a primary or secondary button click. The left ClickZone performs a primary click. The right ClickZone performs a secondary click. The middle ClickZone performs the same function as a middle button. To change these settings, select Left Click , Middle Click , or Right Click and configure it as desired. ##HelpTopicID=302 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the left ClickZone. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=303 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the middle ClickZone. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=304 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the right ClickZone. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=305
ClickZones perform the same function as physical buttons. There are two ClickZones along the lower edge of the ClickPad. Pressing a ClickZone is like clicking a left or right button. To use ClickZones, select the Enable ClickZones option. If you do not enable ClickZones, you can enable the physical buttons to perform a primary or secondary click. If you do not enable ClickZones or the physical buttons, you must enable Tap Zones (under the Tapping menu tree) or use an external mouse to perform a primary or secondary click. The left ClickZone and physical button perform a primary click. The right ClickZone and physical button perform a secondary click. To change these settings, select Left Click or Right Click and configure it as desired. Click the Show Video button to see how to use ClickZones. ##HelpTopicID=306 ClickZones perform the same function as physical buttons. There are three ClickZones along the lower edge of the ClickPad: left, middle, and right. Pressing a ClickZone performs the same function as clicking a left, middle, or right button. To use ClickZones, select the Enable ClickZones option. If you do not enable ClickZones, you can enable physical buttons to perform a primary or secondary click. If you do not enable ClickZones or physical buttons, you must enable Tap Zones (under the Tapping menu tree) or use an external mouse to perform a primary or secondary button click. The left ClickZone and button perform a primary click. The right ClickZone and button perform a secondary click. To change these settings, select Left Click or Right Click and configure it as desired. ##HelpTopicID=307 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the left ClickZone. The option that you select for the left ClickZone is automatically assigned to the left button. For example, if you want to swap the action for the left and right ClickZones, you can select Secondary Click. Be sure to change the action for the right ClickZone to make it a Primary Click to complete the change. Many actions do not require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. Click the Show Video button to see a left ClickZone in use. ##HelpTopicID=308 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the middle ClickZone. The option that you select for the middle ClickZone is automatically assigned to the middle physical button (if there is a middle physical button). For example, if you select Jump to the Start Button, then a middle click will cause the pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows task bar and automatically open the Start Menu. Many actions do not require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. Click the Show Video button to see a middle ClickZone in use. ##HelpTopicID=309 You can select an action from the list to assign it to the right ClickZone. The option that you select for the right ClickZone is automatically assigned to the right physical button. For example, if you want to swap the action for the left and right ClickZones, you can select Primary Click. Be sure to change the action for the right ClickZone to make it a Secondary Click to complete the change. Many actions do not require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a configuration dialog box will appear. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. Click the Show Video button to see a right ClickZone in use.
##HelpTopicID=310 The ClickButtons feature transforms the entire ClickPad surface into one big virtual button. You can press anywhere on the ClickPad to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. Select the Enable ClickButtons option to use this feature. Pressing one finger down performs a primary click. Pressing two fingers down performs a secondary click. Pressing three fingers down performs a middle button click. To change these settings, select One-Finger Click, Two-Finger Click, or Three-Finger Click and configure it as desired. If you do not enable ClickButtons, you must enable Tapping or use an external mouse to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. ##HelpTopicID=311 To perform a one-finger click, press one finger down on the ClickPad surface until you feel it descend. By default, a one-finger click is equivalent to clicking a primary button. If you wish to change the default setting, select an option from the list. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=312 To perform a two-finger click, press two fingers down on the ClickPad surface until you feel it descend. By default, a two-finger click is equivalent to clicking a secondary button. If you wish to change the default setting, select an option from the list. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=313 To perform a three-finger click, press three fingers down on the ClickPad surface until you feel it descend. By default, a three-finger click is equivalent to clicking a middle button. If you wish to change the default setting, select an option from the list. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. ##HelpTopicID=314 The ClickButtons feature transforms the entire ClickPad surface into one big virtual button. You can press anywhere to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. Select the Enable ClickButtons option to use this feature. Pressing one finger down performs a primary click. Pressing two fingers down performs a secondary click. Pressing three fingers down performs a middle button click. To change these settings, select One-Finger Click, Two-Finger Click, or Three-Finger Click and configure it as desired. If you do not enable ClickButtons, you can enable the physical buttons to perform a primary or secondary click. If you do not enable ClickButtons or the physical buttons, you must enable Tap Zones (under the Tapping menu tree) or use an external mouse to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. To modify your button settings, select Physical Buttons in the menu tree and then configure the Left
Click and the Right Click as desired. Click the Show Video button to see how to use ClickButtons. ##HelpTopicID=315 TwistRotate The TwistRotate gesture enables you to rotate items such as photos, Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or other items. To enable this feature, select the Enable TwistRotate check box. To perform a TwistRotate gesture: 1. Select the object you wish to rotate. 2. Place two fingers on the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 3. Slide your fingers in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The motion is similar to turning a knob. 4. Repeat the rotating motion as needed. ##HelpTopicID=316 Four-Finger Flick Vertical and horizontal four-finger flicks provide convenient shortcuts for switching applications and minimizing or restoring your desktop. ##HelpTopicID=317 Enable Vertical Four-Finger Flick When this option is enabled, a downward four-finger flick minimizes or restores the windows on your desktop. An upward four-finger flick opens the application switcher. To minimize the windows on your desktop: 1. Place four fingers near the upper edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the lower edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. Repeat the gesture to restore the windows on your desktop. To open the Aero 3D application switcher: 1. Place four fingers near the lower edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the upper edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. The Aero 3D application switcher will open. 5. To page through the applications, slide one finger horizontally. 6. When the desired application is highlighted, tap on the TouchPad to switch to it. ##HelpTopicID=318 The Click-and-Drag feature allows you to use ClickZones to move things. 1. Use your cursor to highlight the item you want to move. 2. Press down on the ClickZone that performs a primary click. By default, this is the left ClickZone. 3. Keep the ClickZone down while using a second finger to drag the selected item to the desired location. 4. Lift your finger off the ClickZone when you want to release the item being dragged. If you have difficulty performing a Click-and-Drag gesture, ensure that your ClickZones are enabled and ensure that you are pressing on the ClickZone that is configured to perform a primary click. Select Buttons and ClickZones in the menu tree to check your ClickZone settings. ##HelpTopicID=319 You can click-and-drag with one finger to move a selected item. You can click-and-drag with two fingers to perform the equivalent of a right-physical-button click-and-drag. To perform a One-Finger Click-and-Drag Gesture: 1. Use your cursor to highlight the item you want to move.
2. Press one finger down on the ClickPad. 3. Keep the ClickPad pressed down while dragging the selected item to the desired location. 4. Lift your finger off the ClickPad when you want to release the item. To perform a Two-Finger Click-and-Drag Gesture: 1. Use your cursor to highlight the item you want to move. 2. Press two-fingers down on the ClickPad. 3. Keep the ClickPad pressed down while dragging the selected item to the desired location. 4. Lift your fingers off the ClickPad when you want to release the item. ##HelpTopicID=320 The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the Scroll Pad responds. If your Scroll Pad responds erratically, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch. If you have to press too hard to operate the Scroll Pad, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=321 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the Scroll Pad responds to your touch. To adjust the Sensitivity settings, select an item from the Sensitivity menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=322 The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the Scroll Pad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the Scroll Pad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=323 The Enable button check box enables the button for this device. To configure the action performed when you press the button, select the name of the button from the menu tree. When Enable button is not selected, the button is disabled and pressing it has no effect. ##HelpTopicID=324 Select an action from the list above to assign it to the selected button. The selected action will occur every time you press the button. Note that the button must be enabled to assign an action to it. To enable the button, perform the following steps: 1. Select Button in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the Enable button check box. 3. Select the button from the Button menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=325 These options allow you to specify which window or item is scrolled when you use Scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=326 Some applications allow you to specify the degree of rotation. The option you select in the Enable Degree of Rotation field will be applied if the application supports it. ##HelpTopicID=327 Click the Show Video button to see how to perform this gesture. ##HelpTopicID=328 With the Enable edge tap filtering option selected, incidental finger tapping along the edges of the TouchPad will be ignored. The edge region is denoted by the cross-hatched area shown above. You can adjust the size of the edge
region by dragging the black resize handles. Please note that pointer motion, area selection, scrolling region, and gesture input are not affected by this setting. ##HelpTopicID=329 The Starting zone feature helps to minimize unintentional pointer motion and area selection. With this option selected, your finger must initially contact the TouchPad in the Starting zone for pointer motion or area selection to occur. If pointer motion or area selection is attempted with initial contact outside of the Starting zone, the contact will be ignored. As long as pointer motion or area selection begins from within the Starting zone, areas of the TouchPad that are outside of the Starting zone will work normally until the Starting zone is reset. By adjusting the slider above, you can specify how soon the Starting zone will reset when no contact occurs on the pad. Tapping, scrolling regions, and gestures are not affected by the Starting zone option. For best results, enable the PalmCheck feature in addition to this feature. ##HelpTopicID=330 The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the Scroll Sensor responds. If your Scroll Sensor responds erratically, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch. If you have to press too hard to operate the Scroll Sensor, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=331 The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the Scroll Sensor responds to your touch. To adjust the Sensitivity settings, select an item from the Sensitivity menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=332 When Two-Finger Double Tap is enabled, you can simultaneously tap two fingers twice on the TouchPad to launch the application of your choice. (Ensure there is a small gap between your fingers.) Click Configure to select which application you want this gesture to launch. ##HelpTopicID=333 The Starting zone is denoted by the cross-hatched area shown above. You can adjust the size of the Starting zone by dragging the black resize handles. ##HelpTopicID=334 What is a ClickPad? A Synaptics ClickPad is similar to a Synaptics TouchPad. A ClickPad can be used for scrolling, pointing, and selection, just like a TouchPad. A ClickPad, however, descends when pressed. Pressing down on a ClickPad feels similar to pressing a physical button. This makes the ClickPad a convenient alternative to physical buttons or a mouse. Your ClickPad has one or both of the following features: ClickButtons ClickZones Select the feature in the menu tree to the left to learn more about it. ##HelpTopicID=335 Enable Horizontal Four-Finger Flick With this option enabled, a horizontal four-finger flick to the right opens the application switcher. A horizontal four-finger flick to the left switches to the previously used application. To open the application switcher:
1. Place four fingers near the left side of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion to the right. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. The application switcher will open. 5. To page through the applications, slide one finger horizontally. 6. When the desired application is highlighted, tap on the TouchPad to switch to it. To switch to the previously used application: 1. Place four fingers near the right side of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion to the left. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=336 Magnify Mode With the magnifier option enabled, the pointer can turn into a magnifying glass and used to magnify any part of the screen. Input the magnifiers size (between 100 and 400 pixels in each direction), and the default zoom level. To Enter and Use Magnify Mode: Place one finger on the TouchPad and double tap with a second finger. A rectangle (magnifier) will display. While in magnify mode, move the magnifier as you would move a pointer to change position. You can use the pinch zoom gesture to increase or decrease magnification level. To Exit Magnify Mode: Click the left mouse button, tap the TouchPad, or press Esc on the keyboard to return to normal pointer mode. ##HelpTopicID=337 Two-Finger Single Tap By enabling the two finger single tap, you can configure the TouchPad to act as a button when it is tapped with two fingers. Select anction from the list to assign it to two finger single tap and configure if required. ##HelpTopicID=338 Three-Finger Vertical Strokes The Three-Finger Vertical Stroke provides shortcuts to My Computer and the Task Switcher. To enable Three-Finger stroke up, click the My Computer checkbox. To Enable Three-Finger Stroke Down, click the Switch among windows checkbox. Three-Finger Stroke Up: 1. Place three fingers (slightly apart) at the lower edge of the TouchPad. 2. Slide your fingers toward the top edge of the TouchPad. 3. The My Computer window will open. Three-Finger Stroke Down: 1. Place three fingers (slightly apart) near the top edge of the TouchPad. 2. Slide your fingers down to the lower edge of the TouchPad. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. The Task Switcher will launch. 5. Use Three-Finger horizontal strokes to the left or right to switch applications. 6. When the desired application is highlighted, lift all your fingers off the TouchPad to switch to it. ##HelpTopicID=339 The EdgeMotion feature is designed to simplify long-distance pointer motions. When your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, the pointer will continue to move in the same direction until you lift your finger. To enable EdgeMotion, ensure that tapping is enabled, and then select the desired EdgeMotion options. The scrolling features also support EdgeMotion. To use EdgeMotion while scrolling, select the desired scrolling options.
##HelpTopicID=340 The TouchPad Disable Zone feature allows you to enable or disable the TouchPad by double tapping on the corner zone of the TouchPad. If the TouchPad is enabled, double tap on the corner to disable it. If the TouchPad is disabled, double tap on the corner to enable it. ##HelpTopicID=341 Checking this box turns on the double tap to enable this feature. Unchecking this box turns off the double tap to disable it. ##HelpTopicID=342 Select this check box to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling. Slide your finger up or down on the Touchpad to move the selected item or window vertically. Slide your finger left or right on the Touchpad to move the selected item or window horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=343 Select this check box to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling. Slide your two fingers up or down on the Touchpad to move the selected item or window vertically. Slide your two fingers left or right on the Touchpad to move the selected item or window horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=344 When Two-Finger Double Tap is enabled, you can simultaneously tap two fingers twice on the TouchPad to launch the application of your choice. (Ensure there is a small gap between your fingers.) Click Configure to select which application you want this gesture to launch. To enable Two-Finger Double Tap: 1. Ensure that Enable Tapping is selected on the Tapping page. 2. Select the Enable Two-Finger Double Tap check box above.
##HelpTopicID=345 Switch TouchPad Off If you do not wish to use the TouchPad, you can switch it off. Double tap the upper left corner of the TouchPad. The TouchPad icon in the task bar will change to indicate that the TouchPad is unavailable for use. To switch the TouchPad back on, double tap the upper left corner again. The icon in the taskbar will return to the enabled state. ##HelpTopicID=346 The Switch TouchPad off option will keep the TouchPad off until you restore it for use by double tapping the upper left corner. ##HelpTopicID=347 The Switch TouchPad off for one session option will switch the TouchPad off for the rest of the current session. The TouchPad will automatically be restored for use the next time you log on. ##HelpTopicID=348 Sensitivity The Sensitivity settings allow you to personalize the way the Scroll Sensor responds to your touch. ##HelpTopicID=349 The scrolling features also support EdgeMotion. To use EdgeMotion while scrolling, select the Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling under One-Finger Scrolling or Two-Finger Scrolling under Scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=350 When enabled, this filter helps to predict when you are intentionally using the one-finger scrolling region. If you notice you accidentally trigger scrolling, enable this filter. ##HelpTopicID=351 When enabled, this filter helps to predict when you are intentionally using Pinch Zoom, Two-Finger Scroll,
Rotate, and Application Gestures. The area of the pad that will allow gesture use is denoted by the cross-hatched area shown above. You can adjust the size of this area by dragging the black resize handles. If initial contact occurs outside of cross-hatched area, the gesture will be ignored. If you accidentally trigger Pinch Zoom, Two-Finger Scrolling, or Rotate, enable this filter. ##HelpTopicID=352 MultiFinger Gestures MultiFinger Gestures provide shortcuts to frequently used applications or functions. The computer's response to these gestures can be application-specific. Click on the help for the individual gestures to find out what they do. ##HelpTopicID=353 Two-Finger Scrolling The Two-Finger Scrolling feature allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally from anywhere on the TouchPad surface. Place two fingers down on the TouchPad and then slide them in the desired direction. You do not need to be in a scrolling region to scroll. Watch the video to learn how to use Two-Finger Scrolling. Make sure the fingers are slightly apart from each other. Lift both fingers off the TouchPad to stop scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=354 Enable vertical scrolling Select this checkbox to enable vertical scrolling. Slide your two fingers up or down on the TouchPad to scroll the selected window or item vertically. ##HelpTopicID=355 Enable horizontal scrolling Select this check box to enable horizontal Virtual Scrolling on windows that have horizontal scroll bars. Sliding your finger back and forth along the lower edge of the TouchPad scrolls the selected window or item horizontally. ##HelpTopicID=356 Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling Select this checkbox if you want scrolling to continue when your fingers reach the edge of the TouchPad. To stop scrolling, lift your fingers off the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=357 Enable Coasting Coasting helps you scroll easily through long documents. Select this checkbox if you want scrolling to continue after you have lifted your fingers up off the TouchPad surface. To use Coasting, move and lift your fingers in one smooth motion. To stop the coasting motion, place your fingers back down on the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=358 Practice Click the Practice button to run a simple maze to help you learn how to use scrolling. Before you begin, locate the mazes start and end points. You cannot see the entire maze at once because it is larger than the window that displays it. Scroll to move your view of the maze in the window. Hold down the Ctrl key and use scrolling to resize the maze. A yellow dot in the upper left corner of the maze marks the entrance. A blue dot on the right side of the maze marks the exit. To practice scrolling: 1. Click on the red square in the yellow dot. 2. Use the arrow keys or tap your TouchPad to navigate through the maze. 3. Use the desired scrolling method to move your view of the maze. 4. Close the scrolling practice window after you reach the blue dot on the right.
##HelpTopicID=359 Pinch Zoom The Pinch Zoom gesture delivers zooming functionality in many applications. You can use the Pinch Zoom gesture to perform the same functions that a scroll wheel performs on standard Windows applications that support Ctrl-Scroll Wheel zoom functionality. Select the Pinch Zoom checkbox to enable the pinch gesture for zooming. Watch the video to learn how to perform the gesture. Use the tips of your fingers for best results. ##HelpTopicID=360 Zoom Rate The Zoom Rate slider controls how quickly the window zooms in response to the Pinch Zoom gesture. To zoom at a slower rate, move the slider toward Slow. To zoom at a faster rate, move the slider toward Fast. ##HelpTopicID=361 Enable Pivot Rotate When this box is checked, you can rotate an object, such as a photo, in 90 degree increments. Watch the video to learn how to perform this gesture. Ensure that the space between the two fingers remains the same while performing the gesture. ##HelpTopicID=362 Right Corner Pivot To use the Pivot Rotate feature in the lower right corner of the TouchPad, select the Right Corner Pivot checkbox. This may be more comfortable when performing the Pivot Rotate gesture with the left hand. ##HelpTopicID=363 Enable ChiralRotate Check this box to use the ChiralRotate gesture to rotate objects in 90 degree increments. Note that the ChiralRotate gesture works only with supported applications. To use the ChiralRotate gesture: 1. Place one finger down on the left target zone (on the bottom) of the TouchPad. 2. Slide your finger downwards or upwards and begin making a circular motion. To rotate the object in a clockwise direction, move your finger in clockwise circles. To rotate the object in a counterclockwise direction, move your finger in counterclockwise circles. 3. Lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface to return to pointing mode. ##HelpTopicID=364 Three-Finger Press When this box is checked, a Three-Finger Press will launch a specified application. To customize the application(s) that launch, click the settings button. Watch the video to learn how to perform a Three-Finger Press. Make sure there is a small gap between your fingers when performing this gesture. ##HelpTopicID=365 Touch Sensitivity The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to control how much finger pressure is required to move the pointer at a particular speed. If you experience erratic pointer movement, try moving the slider toward Heavy Touch. If the pressure is not registering, move the slider towards Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=366 Scrolling The scrolling features allow you to operate the scroll bars of a window without moving the pointer away from your work. The scrolling features work with most scrollable windows such as documents, spreadsheets, and large digital images.
##HelpTopicID=367 Enable reverse scrolling direction This feature allows you to change standard scrolling behavior. Standard scrolling moves the scroll bar in the direction of finger movement. Reversing the scrolling direction moves the document or object in the direction of finger motion. ##HelpTopicID=368 Enable ChiralScrolling This feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable ChiralScrolling checkbox. To use ChiralScrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is the right side of the TouchPad. To scroll left or right, the target zone is the lower edge of the TouchPad. 2. Move your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once ChiralScrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. Note: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=369 Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling Select this checkbox if you want scrolling to continue when your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=370 Scrolling Region The scrolling region diagram represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the scrolling regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active scrolling region on the TouchPad, the corresponding scrolling area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the scrolling regions larger or smaller by dragging the small black squares on the edge of the cross-hatched area. If you have difficulty triggering scrolling, make the scrolling region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If you find that scrolling triggers too easily, make the scrolling region smaller. If the scrolling regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that vertical and horizontal scrolling are enabled. ##HelpTopicID=371 Rotating The Rotating features provide convenient gestures for rotating photos and other objects. ##HelpTopicID=372 PalmCheck The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing and ignore that touch. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks. ##HelpTopicID=373 PalmCheck Sensitivity PalmCheck Sensitivity can be adjusted to match your typing and pointing habits. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider toward Maximum. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone.
##HelpTopicID=374 Momentum The Momentum feature delivers smooth, fast, trackball-like mouse movement. One quick flick of the finger on the TouchPad surface can move the cursor across the entire computer screen. Momentum reduces the repetitive motion and fatigue associated with moving the cursor long distances, while providing a smooth and natural feel similar to using a trackball. Momentum is ideal for Real Time Strategy (RTS) games, First Person Shooter (FPS) games, and Role Playing Games (RPG). ##HelpTopicID=375 Glide distance The Glide distance slider enables you to adjust how far the cursor travels in response to the flick of a finger on the TouchPad. To stop the cursor, tap once or place your finger down on the TouchPad surface. To increase the Glide distance move the slider toward Long; to decrease it move the slider toward Short. Enable bounce off screen edge Select this checkbox to keep the cursor within the boundaries of the computer screen. The bounce off screen edge feature makes it easy to access menu options and controls that are near the edges of the screen. ##HelpTopicID=376 EdgeMotion The EdgeMotion feature is designed to simplify long-distance pointer motions. When your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, the pointer will continue to move in the same direction until you lift your finger. The scrolling features also support EdgeMotion. To use EdgeMotion while scrolling, select the Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling checkbox under Scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=377 EdgeMotion Region The EdgeMotion Region diagram on the settings window represents the surface of the TouchPad. The crosshatched area on the diagram shows the EdgeMotion regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the EdgeMotion Region diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active EdgeMotion region on the TouchPad, the corresponding EdgeMotion area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the EdgeMotion regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the cross-hatched area. If you have difficulty triggering EdgeMotion, make the EdgeMotion region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If EdgeMotion triggers too easily, make the EdgeMotion region smaller. ##HelpTopicID=378 Control speed with finger pressure When this option is selected, the EdgeMotion speed is determined by how hard you press your finger on the TouchPad. Pressing harder will increase the scrolling speed. Fixed speed When this option is selected, the pointer always moves at a constant, specified speed when the finger is in the EdgeMotion region. ##HelpTopicID=379 Accessibility The Accessibility features enable you to specify how the pointer responds to your pointing actions, including keeping the pointer in a window, slowing the speed of movement, or restricting the direction of the pointer movement. ##HelpTopicID=380 Enable sticky borders This option restricts the pointer to the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside the window the first time, it stops at the edge. If you try a second time, the pointer is free to leave the window. Stopping the pointer at the window borders makes it easy to access controls that lie around the edges of a window. For example, to close or resize a window, you can quickly move the pointer in the general
direction of the close box or the edge of the window, and the pointer will stop exactly at the edge. ##HelpTopicID=381 Enable slow motion When this option is enabled, you can reduce the speed of the pointer to improve pointing accuracy for fine positioning. ##HelpTopicID=382 Enable constrained motion This feature allows you to force purely horizontal or vertical motion of the pointer on the screen. This feature is most useful when using a drawing program. ##HelpTopicID=383 Tapping When this checkbox is selected, a tap performs the actions of the left mouse button. If you clear this checkbox, the TouchPad buttons are the only way to click. Tapping means quickly touching and then lifting your finger off the TouchPad surface. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a double-click. ##HelpTopicID=384 Locking Drags When this feature is selected, objects can be dragged long distances across the screen using several finger strokes. When Locking Drags is selected, a drag action persists after you lift your finger from the TouchPad. Tap the TouchPad again to drop the object and end the drag. ##HelpTopicID=385 Enable Tap Zones When this checkbox is selected, you can assign a specific action or shortcut to each corner of the TouchPad. By tapping in one of the tap zones, the specified action will be performed, usually saving time and clicks. ##HelpTopicID=386 Configure Select an action from the list box to assign it to a tap zone. Many actions do not require additional configuration. However, if more information is required, the Configure button will be enabled. Click the Configure button at any time to view or change the configuration of the action. A variety of actions can be assigned to Tap Zones. Additional actions might be available if you have thirdparty TouchPad Plug-In software installed. If the list box options are gray and cannot be selected, ensure that Enable Tap Zones checkbox is selected. ##HelpTopicID=387 Buttons By default, the Buttons act as mouse buttons for this pointing device. If this box is not checked, the buttons are disabled and pressing them has no effect; tapping is the only way to click with your pointing device. You can also specify a different action to be performed when you press a button. For example, you could define the right button to "go to a web page in your default browser". Each time you click the right button on your pointing device, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. ##HelpTopicID=388 Button Action Choose an action from the dropdown menu to assign it to the desired button. The selected action will occur every time you press that button. ##HelpTopicID=389 Using the Properties Window The Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings. Use the menu tree to access the customizable features. Click on the arrow next to a feature or double-click on it to see the options.
Enabling and Disabling Features Check the box to enable a feature; uncheck the box to disable it. Settings If the selected feature displays a settings icon that highlights when you hover the pointer over it, you can click it or double-click on the feature's name to configure its settings. If you cannot click a settings icon, ensure the features checkbox and any parent checkboxes are checked. Help The question mark icon and Help button can be clicked to display help information. Close Button The Close button on the settings window closes the window. The changes will become permanent only after clicking Apply or OK on the Properties window. Defaults Button The Defaults button on the Properties window restores all TouchPad settings to the factory-set values. The Defaults button on a settings window returns all the settings in the current window to the factory-set values. The changes will become permanent only after clicking Apply or OK on the Properties window. OK Button The OK button saves your changes and closes the Properties window. Cancel Button The Cancel button closes the Properties window without saving any changes. Apply Button The Apply button saves your changes, but keeps the Properties window open so you can make more changes. ##HelpTopicID=390 Scrolling speed The Scrolling speed slider allows you to adjust the speed of scrolling. Drag the slider to the right for faster scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=391 Pointing The Pointing settings pages enable you to specify how the cursor responds to your pointing and selection actions. ##HelpTopicID=392 Touch Sensitivity The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the TouchPad responds. If your pointer is moving or clicking erratically, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider toward Heavy Touch. If you have to press too hard to operate the TouchPad or if the TouchPad does not always respond to your taps, increase sensitivity by moving the slider toward Light Touch. ##HelpTopicID=393 Tap Zones The Tap Zone diagram represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the active Tap Zone regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active Tap Zone region on the TouchPad, the corresponding Tap Zone area on the diagram becomes a solid color. You can make the Tap Zone regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the corners of the cross-hatched areas. If you have difficulty triggering a Tap Zone action, make the Tap Zone
region larger. If a Tap Zone action triggers too easily, make the Tap Zone region smaller. If the Tap Zones are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that Enable Tap Zones checkbox is selected. ##HelpTopicID=394 Press-to-Select The Press-to-Select feature allows you to use tapping and pressing motions to perform mouse clicks. Tapping or pressing on the tip of the pointing stick is the same as clicking the left mouse button. However, tapping or pressing can be quicker and more convenient than using the mouse button. Tapping means quickly striking and then releasing your finger from the top of the pointing stick. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a double-click. Pressing means swiftly pushing down on the top of the pointing stick with your finger. A light, deliberate press works best. Press straight down to simulate clicking and holding the mouse button. Press straight down and then to the side to click-and-drag in any direction. Release the pressure when you want to release the mouse button. The physical buttons can also be used to click; if you clear this check box, the physical buttons are the only way to click. ##HelpTopicID=395 Press to select only When this option is selected, pressing on the tip of the Pointing Stick selects the object, but will not open or move it. Press to select drag When this option is selected, pressing on the tip of the pointing stick selects the object and keeps it selected so you can move it with the pointing stick. It is the equivalent of pressing and holding the left mouse button. ##HelpTopicID=396 Press-to-Select means Primary Click When this option is selected, pressing on the pointing stick performs the same action as a primary mouse click. Press-to-Select means Secondary Click When this option is selected, pressing on the pointing stick performs the same action as a secondary mouse click. ##HelpTopicID=397 Pace The Pace slider adjusts how fast you must press on the pointing stick for it to be considered a Press to Select. Adjust the pace slider until your presses register easily. If presses do not occur, move it towards Fast. If too many presses occur, move it towards Slow. ##HelpTopicID=398 Touch Sensitivity Sensitivity settings allow you to control how much pressure you must exert on the pointing stick to move the pointer at a particular speed. ##HelpTopicID=399 Three-Finger Flick The Three-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the ThreeFinger Flick to browse the Internet or to scroll through photos in a photo viewer window. You can also use the Three-Finger Flick to enter or exit slideshow mode from your photo viewer. Check this box to enable the use of the Three-Finger Flick for navigation and slideshows. Watch the video to learn how to perform a Three-Finger Flick. Make sure your fingers are slightly separated when you perform this gesture.
##HelpTopicID=400 Horizontal Three-Finger Flick Slide your fingers to the right or left to page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window. ##HelpTopicID=401 Vertical Three-Finger Flick Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode. Slide your fingers downwards to exit slideshow mode. ##HelpTopicID=402 Use the slider to adjust the speed of the EdgeMotion. To increase the speed, move the slider toward Fast, and to decrease it, move the slider toward Slow. ##HelpTopicID=403 When Slow Motion is enabled, you can choose a key from the list box that will activate it. To use Slow Motion, press and hold the specified key while moving the pointer. ##HelpTopicID=404 When constrained motion is enabled, you can choose a key from the list box that will activate it. To use constrained motion, press and hold the specified key while moving the pointer. The initial direction of your pointer motion determines the allowed direction of movement for as long as your finger remains on the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=405 Cover Gesture This gesture clears your desktop by minimizing all open windows. Repeating this gesture restores the windows. To use the Cover Gesture: 1. Place your four fingers flat on the TouchPad so that most of it is covered. 2. Hold your fingers still until the windows have been minimized or restored. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=406 Smart Check Settings can help reduce unwanted touchpad behavior. See each setting for more detail. ##HelpTopicID=407 You can press anywhere on the ClickPad to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. By default, pressing one finger down performs a primary click. Pressing two fingers down performs a secondary click. Pressing three fingers down performs a middle button click. Select Two-Finger Click and Three-Finger Click to configure as desired. ##HelpTopicID=408 To perform a one-finger click, press one finger down on the ClickPad surface until you feel it descend. A one-finger click is equivalent to clicking a primary (left) mouse button. ##HelpTopicID=409 By default, a one-finger click in the lower right corner of the ClickPad performs the same action as a secondary (right) mouse click. The action performed by a one-finger corner click is configurable. To assign a different action, select an action from the list. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings.
If you are in Left-handed configuration, click in the lower left side of the ClickPad. ##HelpTopicID=410 To adjust the coasting distance, use the slider. If you want to scroll farther, move the slider towards Max. To scroll a shorter distance, move the slider towards Min. If the slider does not move, ensure that Enable Coasting is selected. ##HelpTopicID=411 One-Finger Scrolling You can scroll vertically. Click on the window or item you wish to scroll and slide your finger upwards or downwards along the right edge of the TouchPad to scroll vertically. If scrolling does not respond, ensure that the appropriate check box is selected and that the window or item on which you have clicked is scrollable. If you still have problems, check your Scrolling Region settings. ##HelpTopicID=412 ChiralScrolling The ChiralScrolling feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable ChiralScrolling check box. To use ChiralScrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is the right side of the TouchPad. 2. Move your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once ChiralScrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. NOTE: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=413 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the scrolling regions on the TouchPad surface. When you place your finger on the TouchPad, arrows appear along the edge of the TouchPad diagram to show your finger's position. If your finger is in an active scrolling region on the TouchPad, the corresponding scrolling area on the diagram will turn a solid color. You can make the scrolling regions larger or smaller by dragging one of the small black squares on the edge of the cross-hatched area. If you have difficulty triggering scrolling, try making the scrolling region larger by moving the edges of the cross-hatched area inward. If you find that scrolling triggers too easily, try making the scrolling region smaller. If the scrolling regions are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that the scrolling feature is enabled. To enable scrolling: 1. Select Scrolling in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select the desired method of scrolling, and enable vertical scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=414
Buttons By default, the Buttons act as mouse buttons for this pointing device. You can also specify a different action to be performed when you press a button. For example, you could define the right button to "go to a web page in your default browser". Each time you click the right button on your pointing device, your web browser would automatically open and load the specified page. ##HelpTopicID=415 Advanced Filters To minimize unintentional pointer motion and tapping, the advanced accidental contact filters require that pointing and tapping begin in the starting zone. The starting zone is a rectangular area in the center of the TouchPad. The starting zone area can be adjusted by clicking on the Starting Zone Size topic from the menu tree. To adjust filter activation timing, choose the Filter Activation Time topic from the menu tree. Restrict pointing to zone When this option is selected, your finger must be in the starting zone before movement will affect the pointer. Contact with the TouchPad will be ignored until your finger is in the starting zone. After pointer motion is initiated, the TouchPad will work normally until the TouchPad is inactive for the specified time. To adjust filter activation timing, choose the Filter Activation Time topic from the menu tree. Restrict tapping to zone When this option is selected, taps must be initiated in the Starting Zone. Taps initiated outside the starting zone will be suppressed. This filter is active only when the TouchPad has been inactive for the specified time. To adjust filter activation timing, choose the Filter Activation Time topic from the menu tree. ##HelpTopicID=416 The Filter Activation Time slider allows you to adjust when the advanced filters activate. To increase the length of idle time required to pass before the advanced filters activate, move the slider towards 5 seconds. To decrease the length of idle time required to pass before the advanced filters activate, move the slider towards 0 seconds. ##HelpTopicID=417 PalmCheck-Enhanced Accidental Contact Mitigation Settings can help reduce unwanted touchpad behavior. See each setting for more detail. ##HelpTopicID=418 The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Max. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Off. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is close to Max. ##HelpTopicID=419 By default, a one-finger click in the lower right corner of the ClickPad performs the same action as a secondary(right) mouse click. The action performed by a one-finger corner click is configurable. To assign a different action, select an action from the list. Some actions require additional configuration. If more information is required, the Configure button will become enabled or a dialog box will appear. You can click the Configure button at any time to view or change your settings. If you are in Left-handed configuration, click in the lower left side of the ClickPad. ##HelpTopicID=420 SmartSense is the Accidental Contact Mitigation technology for Synaptics' advanced Image Sensors.
Settings can help reduce unwanted touchpad behavior. See each setting for more detail. ##HelpTopicID=421 The SmartSense feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. SmartSense allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks. If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the SmartSense setting by moving the slider to the right toward Max. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the SmartSense setting by moving the slider to the left toward Off. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is close to Max. ##HelpTopicID=422 Enable Inertia Select this option to continue scrolling after breaking contact with the TouchPad. Once this is selected, you can enable either Coasting or Momentum Scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=423 Enable Momentum Scrolling When this option is selected, use a flick motion to begin scrolling, and scrolling will continue after breaking contact with the TouchPad. ##HelpTopicID=424 To adjust the momentum scrolling distance, use the slider. If you want to scroll farther, move the slider towards Maximum. To scroll a shorter distance, move the slider towards Minimum. ##HelpTopicID=425 Enable Vertical Four-Finger Flick When this option is enabled, a downward or upward four-finger flick minimizes or restores the windows on your desktop. To minimize or restore the windows on your desktop: 1. Place four fingers near the upper or lower edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion vertically towards the other edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. Perform another Four-Finger Flick to restore the windows on your desktop. ##HelpTopicID=426 When this option is selected, quickly sliding a finger back and forth across the TouchPad activates a disabled device. ##HelpTopicID=427 Circular Scrolling The Circular Scrolling feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable Circular Scrolling check box. To use Circular Scrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is the right side of the TouchPad. To scroll left or right, the target zone is the lower edge of the TouchPad. 2. Move your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once Circular Scrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. NOTE: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface.
##HelpTopicID=428 Enable Circular Scrolling This feature enables you to scroll continuously with one, smooth, circular motion. Scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed. To enable this feature, select the Enable Circular Scrolling checkbox. To use Circular Scrolling: 1. Place one finger down on the target zone. To scroll up or down, the target zone is the right side of the TouchPad. To scroll left or right, the target zone is the lower edge of the TouchPad. 2. Move your finger in the direction you want to scroll, and then begin moving your finger in clockwise or counterclockwise circles. Once Circular Scrolling is initiated, your finger can drift anywhere on the TouchPad surface while making a circular motion. Note: To change the direction of scrolling, simply reverse the direction of finger motion. You will begin scrolling in the opposite direction. 3. To stop scrolling and return to pointing mode, lift your finger up off the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=429 Two-Finger Scrolling The Two-Finger Scrolling feature allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally from anywhere on the TouchPad surface. Place two fingers down on the TouchPad and then slide them in the desired direction. You do not need to be in a scrolling region to scroll. Make sure the fingers are slightly apart from each other. Lift both fingers off the TouchPad to stop scrolling. ##HelpTopicID=430 Pinch Zoom The Pinch Zoom gesture delivers zooming functionality in many applications. You can use the Pinch Zoom gesture to perform the same functions that a scroll wheel performs on standard Windows applications that support Ctrl-Scroll Wheel zoom functionality. Select the Pinch Zoom checkbox to enable the pinch gesture for zooming. Use the tips of your fingers for best results. ##HelpTopicID=431 Enable Pivot Rotate When this box is checked, you can rotate an object, such as a photo, in 90 degree increments. Ensure that the space between the two fingers remains the same while performing the gesture. ##HelpTopicID=432 Three-Finger Press When this box is checked, a Three-Finger Press will launch a specified application. To customize the application(s) that launch, click the settings button. Make sure there is a small gap between your fingers when performing this gesture. ##HelpTopicID=433 Three-Finger Flick The Three-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the ThreeFinger Flick to browse the Internet or to scroll through photos in a photo viewer window. You can also use the Three-Finger Flick to enter or exit slideshow mode from your photo viewer. Check this box to enable the use of the Three-Finger Flick for navigation and slideshows. Make sure your fingers are slightly separated when you perform this gesture. ##HelpTopicID=434 The diagram above represents the surface of the TouchPad. The cross-hatched area on the diagram shows the Right Button Zone on the TouchPad surface. You can make the Right Button Zone larger or smaller by dragging the small black square on the corner of the cross-hatched area. ##HelpTopicID=435
You can press anywhere on the ClickPad to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. By default, pressing one finger down performs a primary click. Pressing one finger in the corner performs a secondary click. Pressing three fingers down performs a middle button click. Select Corner Click and Three-Finger Click to configure as desired. ##HelpTopicID=436 You can click-and-drag with one finger to move a selected item. To perform a One-Finger Click-and-Drag Gesture: 1. Use your cursor to highlight the item you want to move. 2. Press one finger down on the ClickPad. 3. Keep the ClickPad pressed down while dragging the selected item to the desired location. 4. Lift your finger off the ClickPad when you want to release the item. ##HelpTopicID=437 You can click-and-drag with two fingers to perform the equivalent of a right-physical-button click-and-drag. To perform a Two-Finger Click-and-Drag Gesture: 1. Use your cursor to highlight the item you want to move. 2. Press two-fingers down on the ClickPad. 3. Keep the ClickPad pressed down while dragging the selected item to the desired location. 4. Lift your fingers off the ClickPad when you want to release the item. ##HelpTopicID=438 You can press anywhere on the ClickPad to perform a primary, secondary, or middle button click. By default, pressing one finger down performs a primary click. Pressing two fingers down performs a secondary click. Pressing three fingers down performs a middle button click. ##HelpTopicID=439 Three-Finger Flick Vertical and horizontal Three-finger flicks provide convenient shortcuts for switching applications and minimizing or restoring your desktop. ##HelpTopicID=440 Three-Finger Vertical Flick When this option is enabled, a downward three-finger flick minimizes or restores the windows on your desktop. An upward three-finger flick opens the application switcher. To minimize the windows on your desktop: 1. Place three fingers near the upper edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the lower edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. Repeat the gesture to restore the windows on your desktop. To open the Aero 3D application switcher: 1. Place three fingers near the lower edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the upper edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. The Aero 3D application switcher will open. 5. To page through the applications, slide one to three fingers horizontally. 6. When the desired application is highlighted, tap on the TouchPad to switch to it. ##HelpTopicID=441 Buttons By default, the Buttons act as mouse buttons for this pointing device. If this box is not checked, the buttons are disabled and pressing them has no effect; tapping is the only way to click with your pointing
device. ##HelpTopicID=442 Two-Finger Tapping Tap two fingers simultaneously anywhere on the TouchPad to perform the same action as a secondary (right) mouse click. Make sure that there is a slight gap between the fingers when performing a twofinger tap. ##HelpTopicID=443 Prioritize for TrackPoint and keyboard input Prioritizing for TrackPoint and keyboard input will temporarily ignore contact on the touchpad for a short time following input on either the TrackPoint or keyboard. ##HelpTopicID=444 Buttons Adjust button-specific parameters. ##HelpTopicID=445 Right Button Zone Adjust the Right Button Zone size on the TouchPad surface. ##HelpTopicID=446 Three-Finger Flick To enable this feature, select Three-Finger Flick. To minimize the windows on your desktop: 1. Place three fingers near the upper edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the lower edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. Repeat the gesture to restore the windows on your desktop. To open the application switcher: 1. Place three fingers near the lower edge of the TouchPad. There should be a slight gap between your fingers. 2. Flick your fingers in a smooth, straight motion towards the upper edge. 3. Lift your fingers off the TouchPad. 4. The application switcher will open. 5. To page through the applications, slide three fingers horizontally. When the desired application is highlighted, move the cursor to the desired application and click to select it. Horizontal Three-Finger Flick: Horizontal three-finger flicks navigate up and down in a document and forward or back in Windows Explorer. A three-finger flick to the right will navigate forward or page up and a three-finger flick to the left will navigate back or page down. ##HelpTopicID=447 ASUS Smart Detector Enable the Smart Detector feature to help prevent accidental cursor movement. To activate pointing, press one of the buttons, or begin pointing in the designated Activation Region. While typing, pointing is automatically suppressed unless the pointing begins in the Activation Region. By default the Activation Region is located in the top-center of the TouchPad. To adjust the location of the Active Area, click and drag the circle. To adjust the size of the Active Area, choose one of the pre-set sizes, or choose Customize and specify a size by adjusting the slider. ##HelpTopicID=448 When Restrict contact to zone after typing is selected, typing will disable the TouchPad until you initiate pointing, tapping, or gestures in the starting zone. After contact is initiated in the starting zone, the TouchPad will work normally until you type again. ##HelpTopicID=449 Adjust EdgeMotion Speed You can choose the EdgeMotion speed by adjusting the slider between Slow and Fast. If the controls on this page are gray and cannot be adjusted, ensure that EdgeMotion is enabled. To enable
EdgeMotion, perform the following steps: 1. Select EdgeMotion in the menu tree to the left. 2. Select one of the Perform EdgeMotion options. 3. Select EdgeMotion Speed from the menu tree to return to this page. ##HelpTopicID=451 Three-Finger Flick The Three-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the ThreeFinger Flick to browse the Internet or to scroll through photos in a photo viewer window. Watch the video to learn how to perform a Three-Finger Flick. Make sure your fingers are slightly separated when you perform this gesture. ##HelpTopicID=452 Locking Drags When this feature is selected, objects can be dragged long distances across the screen using several finger strokes. When Locking Drags is selected, a drag action persists for a short time after you lift your finger from the TouchPad. Tap the TouchPad again to drop the object and end the drag. The locking drag will automatically release if your finger does not immediately touch the TouchPad again. ##HelpTopicID=453 Using the Properties Window The Properties window allows you to personalize your pointing device settings. Use the menu tree to access the customizable features. Click on the arrow next to a feature or double-click on it to see the options. Enabling and Disabling Features Check the box to enable a feature; uncheck the box to disable it. Settings If the selected feature displays a settings icon that highlights when you hover the pointer over it, you can click it or double-click on the feature's name to configure its settings. If you cannot click a settings icon, ensure the features checkbox and any parent checkboxes are checked. Help The question mark icon and Help button can be clicked to display help information. Close Button The Close button on the settings window closes the window. The changes will become permanent only after clicking Apply or OK on the Properties window. Defaults Button The Defaults button on the Properties window restores all TouchPad settings to the factory-set values, except for the Three-Finger Press value. The value for Three-Finger Press is not changed. The Defaults button on a settings window returns all the settings in the current window to the factory-set values. The changes will become permanent only after clicking Apply or OK on the Properties window. OK Button The OK button saves your changes and closes the Properties window. Cancel Button The Cancel button closes the Properties window without saving any changes. Apply Button The Apply button saves your changes, but keeps the Properties window open so you can make more changes. ##HelpTopicID=454
Enable Edge Swipes Select the Enable Edge Swipes checkbox to enable a one-finger movement from the edge of the TouchPad in towards the center of the TouchPad: 1. A swipe from the left edge to the center switches from the currently open application to the previously open application. 2. A swipe from the right edge to the center opens or closes the Charms bar. 3. A swipe from the the top edge to the center opens or closes the Application Bar. ##HelpTopicID=455 To perform a two-finger click, press two fingers down on the ClickPad surface until you feel it descend. By default, a two-finger click is equivalent to clicking a secondary button. ##HelpTopicID=456 Enable Reverse Three-Finger Flick direction When this option is selected, the direction of the Three-Finger flick reverses. For example, a Three-Finger flick to the left would navigate to the next page and a Three-Finger Flick to the right would navigate to the previous page. ##HelpTopicID=457 ##HelpTopicID=500 Click Place one finger on the TouchPad, press and release to generate a click. Click in the bottom right corner of the TouchPad for a right button action (usually to bring up context menus) and click in other areas for a left button action (usually select action). In left handed usage mode, use the left bottom corner to bring up context menus. ##HelpTopicID=501 Tap Quickly touch and lift one or more fingers on the TouchPad. A tap on the TouchPad works the same as a click action. ##HelpTopicID=502 Drag & Drop To drag an object, tap twice on the object and keep the finger down on the TouchPad on the second tap. Move the finger to move the object to the desired location: 1. A Holding drag drops the object after the finger is lifted. 2. A Locking drag requires an additional tap to drop the object. ##HelpTopicID=503 Edge Scroll Swipe a finger along the right edge or bottom edge of the TouchPad to perform vertical and horizontal scroll action respectively. Adjust the Scrolling Speed slider to control the scrolling speed relative to finger movement. Continuous scrolling lets the scrolling continue when the swiping finger reaches an edge if the finger is held stationary without having to swipe further. ##HelpTopicID=504 Edge Swipe With one smooth motion of a finger, swipe across a top or side edge of the TouchPad to generate a Window 8 edge pull. Swiping across left edge switches applications, across right edge brings up charms menu and across top brings up application bar. ##HelpTopicID=505 Buttons Press the left button to select an item and press the right button to display the context menu. In lefthanded usage mode, the button actions are swapped. ##HelpTopicID=506 Click Place two fingers on the TouchPad, press and release to bring up the context menu. This action is the same as a click in the bottom right corner of the TouchPad.
##HelpTopicID=507 Scroll Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad and move them in unison in a smooth vertical or horizontal direction to scroll a document. Adjust the Scrolling Speed slider to control the scrolling speed relative to finger movement. Continuous scrolling lets the scrolling continue when the swiping finger reaches an edge if the finger is held stationary without having to swipe further. ##HelpTopicID=508 Zoom Place two fingers on the TouchPad and move them towards or away from each other to zoom out (make the visible items smaller, view more items on the page) or zoom in (make visible items larger). Use the slider to control the speed of zooming relative to finger movement. ##HelpTopicID=509 Rotate Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad. Slide the fingers in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The motion is similar to turning a knob. ##HelpTopicID=510 Click Place three fingers on the TouchPad, press and release to launch mission control. ##HelpTopicID=511 Swipe/Flick Place three fingers on the TouchPad. Move them swiftly in a horizontal or vertical direction and lift to perform actions on the active application. ##HelpTopicID=512 Swipe/Flick Place four fingers on the TouchPad. Move them swiftly in a horizontal or vertical direction and lift to navigate between open applications. ##HelpTopicID=513 Palm Tracking If the TouchPad registers undesired pointer movement or taps during typing, move the slider toward Maximum. The Maximum setting suppresses almost all unintended palm contact, but may also suppress intended finger contact. If the TouchPad misses intended gestures or taps, move the slider toward Minimum. ##HelpTopicID=514 Sensitivity Adjust the slider to control the finger pressure needed for the TouchPad to respond to finger movement. High sensitivity can detect very light contact, but also increases the chance of unintended cursor motion and selection. ##HelpTopicID=515 Edge Motion While moving the cursor, when the finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad, the cursor will continue to move in the direction of motion at a constant speed by simply holding the finger at the edge. Adjust the slider to control the speed of cursor motion. ##HelpTopicID=516 TouchPad Status If the TouchPad is disabled, it can be made to re-enable after a system reboot or continue to remain disabled unless explicitly re-enabled. ##HelpTopicID=517 Three-Finger Flick The Three-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Three-
Finger Flick left/right to browse the Internet or to scroll through photos in a photo viewer window. ##HelpTopicID=518 Four-Finger Flick The Four-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications. You can use the Four-Finger Flick left/right to browse the Internet or to scroll through photos in a photo viewer window. ##HelpTopicID=519 Enable reverse scrolling direction This feature allows you to change standard scrolling behavior. Standard scrolling moves the document or object in the direction of finger motion. Reversing the scrolling direction moves the scroll bar in the direction of finger movement. ##HelpTopicID=520 Disable TouchPad when an external mouse is connected After you connect an external mouse, you can select this option to disable the TouchPad. To enable the TouchPad again, deselect this option. ##HelpTopicID=521 Enable Reverse Three-Finger Flick direction When this option is selected, the direction of the Three-Finger flick reverses. For example, a Three-Finger flick to the left would navigate to the previous page and a Three-Finger Flick to the right would navigate to the next page. ##HelpTopicID=522 Synaptics Trademarks ChiralMotion and design (stylized), ChiralMotion Logo, ChiralMotion, ClearButtons, ClearPad, ClickButtons, ClickEQ Logo, ClickEQ, ClickPad, ClickSmart, ClickZones, DesignSafe, Design Studio, DisplayPad, DualMode, DualPointing, EdgeMotion, EGR-Enhanced Gesture Recognition, EGR, Enhanced Gesture Recognition, FlexPad, ForcePad, InterTouch, Momentum, NavPoint, OTLIB, PalmCheck, PanelPort, ProductionSafe, QuickStroke, SafePass, ScrollStrip, Sensitivity Tuning Wizard, SGS, SignalClarity, SmartSense, Synaptics | Scrybe, Synaptics Gesture Suite, Synaptics OneTouch, Synaptics, The Synaptics Logo, The Synaptics OneTouch Logo (stylized), The Synaptics Scrybe Logo, ThinTouch, TouchButtons, TouchPad, TouchStyk, ViewXpand. ##HelpTopicID=523