Using track pad on iMac

Hi
I have just bought a track pad for my iMac. Pleased with it but not sure about one thing, is it possible to do a double tap on pad to pick things up and move them like the windows or a files? I find pressing down hard on the track pad to move things is quite difficult and you can do a double tap and hold your finger down on a Mac book pro.
Thanks for any help

Gramps,
I haven't tried a "safe boot" but overnight I disconnected my ScanSnap S1500M, and two external firewire drives, a G-tech and a LaCie. The problem appears to have gone away for now. When I figure out which peripheral is causing the problem I'll be able to deal with it. Fujitsu just issued an update on the scanner (I had the problem before the update) so I'll see if the drives can be updated.
I'll also try the safe boot. I might have more than one problem.
Thanks to all for taking time to help, I may be back.
Steve

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2. Pressing the Eject key while closing down the iMac.
3. Holding down the Option key while restarting the iMac.
4. Using Disk Utility to try to Mount, Repair and Eject the disk.
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