Chapter 2. Starting the Hardware Management Console
This chapter will take you through the log on process, explain the Hardware Management Console
workplace, and provide tips on using the mouse.
For details, refer to the
Hardware Management Console Operations Guide
.
Using the Mouse
To select objects or to drag and drop them, you need to learn a few simple techniques of mouse use.
First, a few definitions:
Icon A graphical representation of an object, consisting of an image, image background, and a label.
To point with the mouse
Move the mouse until the mouse pointer rests on the desired spot.
To click the mouse button
Press and release the button once.
To double-click the mouse button
Click the button twice in quick succession.
To select an object
Click on an object's icon with the left mouse button to select it for further action.
To swipe Press and hold down the left mouse button on the first object to be selected. Without releasing
the left button, move the mouse's pointer over the other objects to be selected.
To display a view
Double-click on a Views icon with the left mouse button to display the objects contained in the
view. The objects will be displayed in the work area.
To open an object
Double-click on an object's icon with the left mouse button to display another level of detailed
information about the object.
To drag an object
Place the mouse pointer on the object's icon. Press and hold down the right mouse button.
Then, move the mouse (and the icon) to another location.
To drag several objects
After selecting several objects, place the mouse pointer on one of the selected object's icon.
Press and hold down the right mouse button. Then, move the mouse (and the icon) to another
location.
To drop an object
Release the right mouse button to drop the dragged object in the new location.
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