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What type of pointing device is used on the PowerBook G3 Series computer?
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The pointing device in the PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) computer is a trackpad. The trackpad is a solid-state device that emulates a mouse by sensing the motions of the user's finger over its surface and translating those motions into cursor movement.
The trackpad is based on the same technology used in the PowerBook 190, 2300, 2400, 3400, and PowerBook G3 computers.
A single button below the trackpad is used to make selections. Alternatively, you can tap and double tap on the pad itself. The trackpad responds to one or two taps on the pad just as it does to one or two clicks of the button when this feature is activated in the Trackpad control panel. You can tap and drag on the trackpad in much the same manner as clicking and dragging with the mouse.
Note: Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers should not be confused with Macintosh PowerBook G3 computers. Though the names are similar, there are significant differences. For more information differentiating between the computers, read Tech Info Library article 24604: " PowerBook G3, G3 Series: Identifying Different Versions "