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    Acer 5536 little help

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by horo, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. horo

    horo Newbie

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    Hi, well while i was uninstalling programs i uninstalled something that disabled HUD when i press the volume/wifi/bluetooth buttons. It doesn't pop up and show on the screen anymore.

    Also im having problems trying to get the scrolling on the touchpad to work anyone know how to fix these 2 problems? any help is appreciated.

    p.s. one more question whats a decent cooling pad to get?
     
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    install Launch manager and touchpad driver from acer website
     
    lee_what2004, Jul 11, 2009
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    horo Newbie

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    thanks launch manager worked out great but i tried both touch pad drivers on the site and i still can't use my scroller on the side of the pad
     
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    horo Newbie

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    under device settings mines doesn't say touch pad it lists a Wheel mouse and when i click settings theres no option for scrolling

    edit: Since it came with ALPS touch pad drivers i went to Acer site and got those and i have the scrolling settings ticked but when i try to scroll the mouse pointer just goes crazy around the screen and it would highlight and/or open things.
     
    horo, Jul 13, 2009
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    NoCashBob Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would get a trial copy of Everest Ultimate and run that, you'll be able to see who manufactures your touchpad. Once you have the right drivers for your model and touchpad, email Acer tech support and ask them to email you any touchpad hotfixes that may have come with you laptop originally if you still have trouble. Many laptops have a fix in the restore discs and partitions, but most might not be available on the Drivers page.

    Be aware that not all versions of touchpad drivers (especially Synaptics IME) work right with certain models of touchpad. Try the manufacturers site for newer (or older) versions and experiment. Also play around with sensitivity and scroll zones as different models of touchpad vary greatly on these factors, in fact, many 'hotfixes' that come with the laptops are just that, settings that seem to work the best with that model and chassis.

    Hope this helps! :)
     
    NoCashBob, Jul 20, 2009
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