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    cursor jumps when entering text on fairly new lenovo notebook

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by tcatdog, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. tcatdog

    tcatdog Newbie

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    ht I tried to adjust the sensitivity of the mouse pad but gave up and started using another mouse but now it's doing the same with an external mouse
    Cannot use this machine for any serious business...text jumbles cursor jumps without control...is there a way to fix this?

    Tcatdog
     
    tcatdog, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. ROBO HUNTER

    ROBO HUNTER Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe your mouse does not like your mousepad, try another one!
     
    ROBO HUNTER, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    um?? explain problem more please.

    my cursor usto "jump" too, but that was because i would hit the touchpad with my hand by accident while typing...
     
    Lakjin, Jun 18, 2008
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  4. PhoenixFx

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    Most probably due to your palm touching the touchpad while typing. There is a setting (something like Palm check) in your touchpad driver (i.e. Synaptics, Alps) to prevent this. Make sure that it is enabled, if it already is, then increase the sensitivity/strength of the check.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 18, 2008
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    Are you sure this isn't a software problem? That sounds like a common problem with XP. There's nothing you can really do about it either.
     
    eli3, Jun 19, 2008
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    It sounds like you need to turn off your touchpad. That happens to me too.l You just have to disable the touchpad in control panel>mouse. At least that worked for me. I hope it helps you too tcatdog.

    Good luck :)
     
    Crimson Roses, Jun 19, 2008
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    tcatdog Newbie

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    Are you reading what I wrote? the mouse pad is what I tried to use. The cursor jumps when entering text after a minute or so....scrambling message...I tried 2 different external mice that worked well with other notebooks-The guy upstairs from me says that his Compaq is doing the same thing.
     
    tcatdog, Aug 12, 2008
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  8. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    Give these suggestions posted above a try....

     
    Pai, Aug 12, 2008
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