HP Notebook PCs - Using the TouchPad or ClickPad (Windows 10)

By default, the left and right buttons pm a TouchPad (of the bottom left and right areas on a ClickPad) function as left-click and right-click buttons. You can customize button clicks from the TouchPad Properties page. Use the following steps to customize the buttons.

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Depending on your computer model and its configuration, the options in this section might vary slightly.

1. In the Windows search box, type TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Click the Buttons tab. Under Button configuration you can make selections to customize the button functions.
   

You can customize actions for finger clicks or the area size for right-clicks from the ClickPad Properties page. Use the following steps to adjust and customize clicking.

1. In the Windows search box, type TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Open the ClickPad Settings.
   
4. Click to highlight Clicking. If the checkbox next to Clicking does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable clicking.
   
5. Click the Settings icon to adjust clicking settings.
   
6. Customize one-finger, two-finger, three-finger, and corner click actions by clicking on the down icon to open the click action menu for each item. Scroll through the menu to make your selection. Some selections required additional information. If the Configure button is enabled after your selection, click Configure and follow the instructions.
7. Click the Close button.
8. Click the down icon next to Clicking, and then click Right Button Zone.
9. Click the Settings icon to adjust the right-click button zone .
   A window displays showing a green area where the ClickPad recognizes a right-click.
   
10. Hover the cursor over the small black dot on the left side of the green box until a double-sided arrow displays, and then drag the mouse left to expand the right-click zone.
    
11. Click Close to return to the ClickPad properties.
12. Click Apply to apply your changes, and then click OK to exit the properties screen.

Single- and double-tap gestures mimic the single- and double-click behavior on an external pointing device. Use the following steps to adjust and customize tapping.

1. Search Windows for TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Open the ClickPad Settings.
   
4. Click to highlight Tapping. If the checkbox next to Tapping does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable tapping.
   
5. Click the Settings icon to adjust the tapping settings. You can make the following adjustments:
   • Tap and Drag - Adjusts how you use the TouchPad to drag items on the computer screen.
   • TouchPad Disable Zones Settings - Allows using tapping to enable or disable the TouchPad
   • Top Left Action - Adjusts the length of time the TouchPad is disabled.
   
6. Click the Close button to return to the properties screen.
7. Click the Apply button to apply your changes, and then select OK to exit the properties screen.

Use the following steps to adjust your TouchPad or ClickPad for single-finger scrolling.

1. Search Windows for TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Open the TouchPad or ClickPad Settings.
   
4. Click to highlight Scrolling. If the checkbox next to Scrolling does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable scrolling.
   
5. Click the Settings icon to adjust scrolling settings. You can make the following adjustments:
   • Scrolling Speed - Adjusts the speed of scrolling.
   • Set Scrolling Region - Adjusts the size of the scrolling region. The scrolling region is defined by the cross-hatched area. Click and drag the small black squares to make the region larger or smaller.
   • Enable vertical scrolling - Allows scrolling by sliding your finger up or down the left side of the touchpad in the left side scrolling region.
   • Enable horizontal scrolling - Allows scrolling by sliding your finger along the lower edge of the touchpad in the lower scrolling region.
   • Enable ChiralScrolling - Allows scrolling continuously with one, smooth, circular motion on the touchpad.
   • Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling - Continues scrolling when your finger reaches the edge of the touchpad.
   • Enable Coasting - Continues scrolling after you lift your finger off the touchpad.
   
6. Click the Close button to return to the properties screen.
7. Click the Apply button to apply your changes, and then select OK to exit the properties screen.

Two-Finger Scrolling allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally from anywhere on the TouchPad surface, not just the designated scrolling area. Use the following steps to enable and customize Two-Finger Scrolling.

1. Search Windows for TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Open the TouchPad or ClickPad Settings.
   
4. Two-Finger Scrolling is located under MultiFinger Gestures. If you do not see Two-Finger Scrolling, click the Arrow icon to the left of the MultiFinger Gestures checkbox.
5. Two-Finger Scrolling. If the checkbox next to Two-Finger Scrolling does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable scrolling.
   
6. Click the Settings icon to adjust scrolling settings. You can make the following adjustments:
   • Scrolling speed - Adjusts the speed of scrolling.
   • Enable vertical scrolling - Allows scrolling by sliding your fingers up or down on the touchpad.
   • Enable horizontal scrolling - Allows scrolling by sliding your fingers left or right on the touchpad.
   • Enable reverse scrolling direction - Changes the direction of scrolling.
   • Enable EdgeMotion when scrolling - Continues scrolling when your fingers reach the edge of the touchpad.
   • Enable Coasting - Continues scrolling after you lift your fingers off the touchpad.
   
7. Click the Close button to return to the properties screen.
8. Click the Apply button to apply your changes, and then select OK to exit the properties screen.

Scrolling behavior at the edge of the touchpad is controlled within the scrolling settings pages. You can enable or disable EdgeMotion when scrolling. When enabled, EdgeMotion simplifies long-distance pointer motions. When you reach the edge of the touchpad, the pointer continues to move until you lift your fingers off the touchpad. Customize EdgeMotion using the following steps.

1. Search Windows for TouchPad.
   From the results list click TouchPad settings.
2. Click Additional settings.
   
3. Open the ClickPad Settings.
   
4. EdgeMotion is located under Pointing. If you do not see EdgeMotion, click the Arrow icon to the left of the Pointing checkbox.
5. Click to highlight EdgeMotion. If the checkbox next to EdgeMotion does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable edge scrolling.
   
6. Click the Settings icon to adjust edge scrolling settings.
   You can make the following adjustments:
   • EdgeMotion - Enables or disables EdgeMotion for specific tasks. Choose to use EdgeMotion always, or only when using the tap-and-drag gesture.
   • EdgeMotion Region - Adjusts the size of the edge regions. The edge is defined by the cross-hatched area. Make the edge regions larger or smaller by clicking and dragging the small black squares.
   • EdgeMotion Speed - Controls the speed of the edge scrolling. Use the slider to adjust the speed.
   
7. Click the Close button to return to the properties screen.
8. Click the Apply button to apply your changes, and then select OK to exit the properties screen.

Zooming in and out is available within many applications. Click to highlight Pinch Zoom. If the checkbox next to Pinch Zoom does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable pinch zooming.

Clicking the Settings icon opens a window that allows you to control response to pinch zooming.

Rotating is available for some objects and for photos. Click to highlight Rotating. If the checkbox next to Rotating does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable rotate gestures.

Clicking the Settings icon opens a window that allows you to select rotating options. TwistRotate allows you to turn items like photos using two fingers in a motion similar to turning a knob. Rotate turns items in 90-degree increments.

Both Two-Finger Scrolling and Three-Finger Flick can be configured to navigate within applications. Enabling and customizing Two-Finger Scrolling is described in the Adjust Two-Finger Scrolling section of this document. Three-Finger Flick is used to browse the Internet or scroll through photos. Use the following the steps to enable Three-Finger Flick.

1. Open the properties page. For more information on opening the properties page go to the TouchPad or ClickPad properties section of this document.
2. Three-Finger Flick is located under MultiFinger Gestures. If you do not see Three-Finger Flick, click the Arrow icon , to the left of the MultiFinger Gestures checkbox.
3. Click to highlight Three-Finger Flick. If the checkbox next to Three-Finger Flick does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable flicking.
   
4. For more information about Three-Finger Flick, click the Help icon next to Three-Finger Flick.

Three-Finger Press, Four-Finger Flick, and Edge Swipes can be used to navigate between applications. Three-Finger Press opens identified applications when enabled. Four-Finger Flick can be used to switch between applications, minimize a window, or restore a window. Enable Edge Swipes allow you to switch applications or navigate on the Start screen.

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Depending on your computer model and its configuration, the options in this section might be available. If they are, the screens vary slightly. but the procedures are the same.

Use the following steps to enable and customize Three-Finger Press.

1. Three-Finger Press is located under MultiFinger Gestures. Open MultiFinger Gestures by clicking the Arrow icon to the left of the MultiFinger Gestures checkbox.
2. Click to highlight Three-Finger Press. If the checkbox next to
   Three-Finger Press does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays.
   
3. Click the Settings icon to select programs that open when you use Three-Finger Press.
   

Use the following steps to enable and customize Four-Finger Flick.

1. Four-Finger Flick is located under MultiFinger Gestures. Open MultiFinger Gestures by clicking the Arrow icon to the left of the MultiFinger Gestures checkbox.
2. Click to highlight Four-Finger Flick. If the checkbox next to Four-Finger Flick does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays.
   
3. Click the Settings icon to choose Four-Finger Flick options. Enable or disable either horizontal or vertical flicks. When enabled:
   • A Four-Finger Horizontal Flick to the right opens the applications switcher.
   • A Four-Finger Horizontal Flick to the left opens the previously used application.
   • A Four-Finger Vertical Flick downward minimizes or restores the window on your desktop.
   • A Four-Finger Vertical Flick upward opens the application switcher.
   
   For more information about Four-Finger Flicks, click the Help Button on the Four-Finger Flick settings page.

To enable Edge Swipe, click the checkbox next to Enable Edge Swipe until a check mark is displayed. Once enabled, a swipe toward the center of the TouchPad does the following:

• From the left edge, switches to the previously open application.
• From the right edge, opens or closes the Charms bar.
• From the top edge, opens or closes the application bar.

The Sensitivity options allow you to adjust the responsiveness of the touchpad to the pressure of your touch. Click to highlight Sensitivity.

Clicking the Settings icon opens a window that allows you to control how much finger pressure must be applied before the TouchPad responds.

The Momentum options provides trackball-like responsiveness from the TouchPad. Click to highlight Momentum. If the checkbox next to Momentum does not contain a check mark, click the checkbox until a check mark displays to enable the momentum options.

Clicking the Settings icon opens a window that allows you to control how far the pointer glides and whether it stops at the screen edge or bounces back.

The Accessibility options allow you to specify and limit how the pointer responds. Click to highlight Accessibility.

Clicking the Settings icon opens a window that allows you to adjust the following accessibility features:

• Sticky Borders - Restricts the pointer to the active window.
• Slow Motion - Reduces the speed of the pointer for improved accuracy. Select your choice of Shift or Ctrl keys to enable or disable Slow Motion.
• Constrained Motion - Limits pointer motion to purely horizontal or vertical. Select your choice of Shift or Ctrl keys to enable or disable Constrained Motion.