The laptop is a complete computer. But unlike a stationary PC with a system unit, it has smaller dimensions and weight. This allows you to take it with you on trips, office or to study. To control such a device was comfortable, instead of a computer mouse, a special touch pad is used here - touchpad.
What is a touchpad on a laptop, its features and advantages
The content of the article
- What is a touchpad on a laptop, its features and advantages
- How to use the touchpad
The touchpad is a small touch pad on the laptop body that responds to touch of the hand. It is usually located next to the keyboard and has a rectangular shape. It can be either built-in or connected separately.
It is necessary to control the laptop. In order to open the desired file or program, you just need to press a finger on the surface of the touch pad.
Reference! Touchpad in its functions and purpose is an analogue of a conventional computer mouse.
The advantages of the touchpad are:
- it does not need to be connected separately using a wire;
- since it is built into the laptop, the absence or breakdown of the mouse is not a problem;
- allows you to work comfortably while holding the device on weight;
- smooth and even surface is not required for correct operation;
- has a fixed position;
- to move the cursor across the entire screen, a little movement of the fingers is enough;
- it is convenient to use, while the presence of any skills is not required;
- You can perform some functions without resorting to using the keyboard: selecting and deleting an object or scrolling the screen;
- since there are no moving elements in the design of the touchpad, this extends its life;
- Using the touch pad, you can completely simulate the operation of the left button of a computer mouse.
Touchpads of laptops of some companies are able to replace the functions of the right mouse button and its wheel: scrolling, highlighting and stretching an object, flipping, flipping. There are special gestures that involve four fingers at once.
Reference! You can enable or disable the touchpad with the Fn and F10 keys. Touchpads of some laptop models are activated using a special button.
There are only two drawbacks:
- due to the location on the keyboard, you can accidentally touch it and perform an unnecessary operation;
- the touch pad has a low resolution - this reduces the response and can lead to some difficulties when clear steps are required from the touchpad.
The size of the touch pad depends on the dimensions of the laptop itself. For the convenience of users, the touchpad has an ergonomic shape. Many manufacturers use for the touchpad material that is different in texture from the material from which the laptop case is made. This allows you to find the touchpad without taking your eyes off the screen.
How to use the touchpad
Touchpad is controlled by touching its surface. Each of them performs a specific function. The number of touch pad functions depends on its drivers and configuration.
List of standard commands:
- LMB - quick touch;
- click LMB - double touch;
- dragging and selecting an object - sliding with one finger when incomplete click;
- RMB - quick touch with two fingers;
- wheel - pressing with three fingers;
- rotation - circular movements;
- Flipping - sliding with three fingers to the right or left.
Touchpad does not require any special care, as it is protected from dirt or moisture. Moreover, it is very simple and easy to use.
With careful handling, it can last for many years, becoming a complete replacement for a computer mouse.
