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    Really dumb question about the AW14 trackpad

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by redandblack1287, Aug 24, 2013.

  1. redandblack1287

    redandblack1287 Notebook Consultant

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    I've wasted more time than I care to admit trying to figure this out, but is there any way to keep the trackpad ON while typing? It drives me nuts that it turns itself off
     
    redandblack1287, Aug 24, 2013
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    I would search the other 14 threads but I believe I have read that there is not. It doesn't bother me that it doesn't because I don't type that much but can see how it can be a pain.
     
    billy1, Aug 24, 2013
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    I read somewhere that you change that in the BIOS settings.
     
    Snakeshadeus, Aug 24, 2013
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    Yes please go inside bios and switch auto to on for trackpad

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    GamerJoe, Aug 24, 2013
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    redandblack1287 Notebook Consultant

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    Have you confirmed that this works? I tried this already and it did not work for me, but I will try it again
     
    redandblack1287, Aug 25, 2013
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    Works for me, yes

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    GamerJoe, Aug 25, 2013
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    And you are talking about the setting that says trackpad backlight, correct? I can't find any other trackpad settings in the BIOS
     
    redandblack1287, Aug 25, 2013
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    Are you talking about lighting or trackpad usage while typing? If you want to be able to use trackpad and keyboard that is located in Alienware command Centre. I forgot the name of the setting but I believe its the 3rd button from the left. There should be 2 sliders. The slider on the top drag it all the way to the left. See if that works for you. Sorry I'm not home to be able to give the proper names.

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    GamerJoe, Aug 25, 2013
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    That did the trick--I saw this somewhere else but I didn't realize exactly what the setting was doing. Thanks for the help!
     
    redandblack1287, Aug 25, 2013
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    No worries, enjoy the machine

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    GamerJoe, Aug 26, 2013
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    I'm glad you got it sorted out. Here is an article about it.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 28, 2013
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