User’s Manual 4-1
TOSHIBA A50 Series
Cha pter 4
Operating Basics
This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the
Touch pad, the optional USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, audio/
video controls, sound system, modem, the wireless LAN and LAN. It also
provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal.
Using the Touch pad
To use the Touch pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the
direction you want the on-screen pointer to go.
Touch pad and Touch pad control buttons
Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse
pointer. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or
graphics designated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu
or other function depending on the software you are using.
Touch pad
Touch pad control
buttons
Do not press on the Touch pad too hard or press a sharp object such as a
ball point pen against the Touch pad. The Touch pad could be damaged.