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Surrey Public Library Electronic Classrooms

Surrey Public Library Electronic Classrooms. Mousing Matters. A mouse is a pointing device that allows you to select objects on the screen. What is a Mouse? . Holding a Mouse. Thumb rests on the left side of the mouse. Index finger rests on the left button.

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Surrey Public Library Electronic Classrooms

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  1. Surrey Public LibraryElectronic Classrooms Mousing Matters

  2. A mouse is a pointing device that allows you to select objects on the screen. What is a Mouse?

  3. Holding a Mouse • Thumb rests on the left side of the mouse. • Index finger rests on the left button. • Middle finger rests on the right button.

  4. Types of Mice • Ball Mouse – Features a rubber ball placed at the bottom of the mouse.

  5. Types of Mice • Optical Mouse -- Instead of a ball, it has a low-power laser light underneath it.

  6. Types of Mice • Wireless Mouse -- Makes use of infrared signals to connect to your computer.

  7. Types of Mice • Trackballs – The ball is on top of the device.

  8. Types of Mice • Track Pad – A small square near the bottom of keyboard on a laptop computer.

  9. Types of Mice • Wheel Mouse – The wheel is an additional accessory placed between two buttons found in a mouse.

  10. Mouse Accessories • Mouse Pad – Improves performance and protects the mouse.

  11. Mouse Accessories • Mouse Skates – Sticking to the bottom of the mouse which can make the moving easier and smoother.

  12. Mouse Accessories • Mouse Bungee – Raises the mouse cord so that it will not get snagged by other cables or objects in the desk.

  13. Mouse Clicking • A – Left Clicking • B – Right Clicking • C – Scrolling • D – Reach out and grasp the mouse as you were shaking hands.

  14. Adjusting the Mouse Speed • From the Start menu, choose Settings, Control Panel. • Double click the mouse icon in the control panel. • Drag the double click speed slider to the point that represents how fast you double-click. • Double click the jack-in-the-box. If he doesn’t pop out, you’ve set your speed too fast.

  15. Learning Activities • Follow this link • http://www.spl.surrey.bc.ca/NR/rdonlyres/7C7E83A9-7C1B-417F-984D-224CEA488E37/0/MousingMatterswebsites.pdf • When you click on the link the document will be at the bottom of your screen after the presentation has ended • Activity 1 – Clicking and Placing of a Mouse • Activity 2 – Scroll Bars / Check Boxes / Drop Down Menus / Text Boxes • Activity 3 – Click and Drag • Activity 4 – Windows Paint Program

  16. Conclusion Thank You

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