2.1.1.5 To Configure the Speed and Sensitivity of the Mouse

To configure the speed and sensitivity of the mouse, perform the following steps:

1. Click on the Motion tab in the Mouse Preferences dialog.

2. Configure the following options:

   Acceleration

   Use the slider to specify the speed at which the mouse pointer moves around the screen when you move your mouse.

   If you select a low setting, the mouse pointer moves at a speed similar to the speed at which you are physically moving the mouse. This means that you need to physically move the mouse larger distances to cover the screen area. If you select a high setting, the mouse pointer moves at a faster speed than the speed at which you are physically moving the mouse. This means that you need to physically move the mouse small distances to cover the screen area.

   Sensitivity

   Use the slider to specify how sensitive the mouse pointer is to movements of your mouse.

   Threshold

   Use the slider to specify the distance that you must move an item before the system interprets the move action as a drag-and-drop action.