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    Fn+F12, touchpad turns on, but can't turn it off

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cha, Apr 4, 2009.

  1. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Hello everyone,

    I recently updated the chipset and OSD for my m15x, can't really remember in which thread I saw the links. Anyhow, everything's been working fine except for one thing.

    Fn+F12 would no longer disable my touchpad. Once I press Fn+F12, I would still see the OSD thing saying touchpad ON, but I can't seem to turn it off.

    My temporary solution to this is inserting my mouse, disabling the touchpad through AlienTouch/ Synaptics. After this shuts off the touchpad, I can remove the mouse, only then would Fn+F12 work properly again.

    I know it's just a minor issue, but can anyone help out please? ;)
     
    cha, Apr 4, 2009
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  2. pencilcheck

    pencilcheck Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe reinstall synaptics touchpad driver and commend center would help?
     
    pencilcheck, Apr 4, 2009
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  3. Oceanus

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    Cha, try installing this to see if that alleviates the issue for you.

    Vista Touchpad Driver 10.1.8.0 WHQL
     
    Oceanus, Apr 4, 2009
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    cha Notebook Deity

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    It did help alleviate the issue Oceanus, thanks for the link.

    It does act up from time to time though, I just clicked the disable touchpad when external mouse is plugged in option for the synaptics instead. I never really use the touchpad with the mouse plugged in anyways.

    Thanks again for the tip Oceanus ;)
     
    cha, Apr 5, 2009
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    Im confused (again). AW offers Touchpad Driver 11.1.18.0 and the newest one out there is 10.1.8.0 ?
     
    CooLMinE, Apr 5, 2009
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  6. Oceanus

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    There are newer drivers out there, but this one is verified to work correctly on Vista for the m15x.
     
    Oceanus, Apr 5, 2009
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