To effectively use your Asus touchpad, you'll primarily interact with it through tapping and sliding gestures. Here's a breakdown of the common actions:
Basic Navigation
- Pointer Activation: Tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate the pointer.
- Pointer Movement: Slide your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen.
Selection and Launching
- Selecting Items: Tap an item, like an app icon, once to select it.
- Launching Applications: Double-tap an item, such as an application, to launch it.
- Drag and Drop: Double-tap an item, then, without lifting your finger, slide to drag it to a new location.
Example Usage
Let's say you want to open a web browser.
- First, tap on the touchpad to activate the cursor.
- Move the cursor to the browser icon using the slide motion on your finger.
- Double-tap the browser icon. The application should now open.
Summary of Touchpad Actions
| Action | Gesture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Activate pointer | Tap anywhere | Activates the pointer to begin cursor control |
| Move pointer | Slide finger | Moves the pointer on the screen |
| Select item | Tap item once | Selects the item |
| Launch item | Double tap item | Opens the application |
| Drag and drop | Double-tap then slide | Moves item to new location |
