A method of controlling a mobile terminal includes displaying a first screen having a plurality of user selectable items and determining a speed of a first drag input received at the display. The method further includes scrolling the plurality of user selectable items of the first screen, while the first drag input is being received, for a first distance when the determined speed is below a preset speed and scrolling the plurality of user selectable items of the first screen, while the first drag input is being received, for a second distance further than the first distance when the determined speed is greater than or equal to the preset speed.