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    Keyboard problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by davids2004, Dec 17, 2005.

  1. davids2004

    davids2004 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems like alot when I type I hit some button on the keyboard and it moves my cursor back. Anyone know what I may be doing?
     
    davids2004, Dec 17, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The keyboard has nothing to do with the moving of the cursor. So I think it might not be the keyboard, but rather your hand scraping the touchpad while you type which moves the cursor. Try disabling the touchpad when you type and see if this problem is cured or if it still remains.
     
    miner, Dec 17, 2005
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    There is an option (or at least, there was on my Acer) to disable the touchpad when an external pointing device is plugged in. In the touchpad icon, which is located in the system tray, you should be able to do that, or, if not, then in the Control Panel, under "Mouse".

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 17, 2005
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  4. davids2004

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    How do you disable the touchpad?
     
    davids2004, Dec 18, 2005
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    Depends on the model. Generally there should be a keyboard shortcut, try using the Fn + one of the function keys(F1-F12).
     
    miner, Dec 18, 2005
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    Thanks got it.
     
    davids2004, Dec 18, 2005
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    Seems to be working good so far.
     
    davids2004, Dec 18, 2005
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