Touch gesture (touch models
only)
Tips on using the multi-touch screen
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Tips on cleaning the multi-touch screen
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
Description
Touch: Swipe in and out on the left edge.
Mouse action: Move the pointer to the top-left corner of the screen, and then
move the pointer downward along the left edge. To make a selection, click the
desired app.
Function: View the recently used apps or select an active app from the list.
Supported operating system: Windows 8.1
Touch: Swipe up to the top edge.
Mouse action: Click the downward arrow (
of the Start screen.
Function: View all apps on the Start screen.
Supported operating system: Windows 8.1
Touch: Swipe in from the top or bottom edge of the Start screen, tap Customize,
and then tap the desired icon.
Mouse action: Right-click a blank area on the Start screen, click Customize,
and then click the desired icon.
Function: Customize tiles on the Start screen, or uninstall an app.
Supported operating system: Windows 8.1
Touch: Swipe in from the top or bottom edge of an open app.
Mouse action: Right-click anywhere on an open app.
Function: View the app commands on an open app, such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Supported operating system: Windows 8.1
Touch: Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom on an open app.
Mouse action: From the top edge of the screen, click, hold, and move the pointer
to the bottom of the screen. Then, release the button.
Function: Close the current app.
Supported operating system: Windows 8.1
) located near the bottom-left corner
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