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    Disabling touchpad on G74SX-XR1?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by mpb35, Sep 12, 2011.

  1. mpb35

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    Quick question: How do I disable the touchpad on my G74SX-XR1? I use an external mouse and it ends up just getting in the way.
     
    mpb35, Sep 12, 2011
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    On my g73 it's Fn+f9
     
    joepring, Sep 12, 2011
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  3. JOSEA

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    If the G74 uses synaptics software, there may also be a setting in the control panel - mouse dialog. (something like disable touchpad if USB mouse is attached)
     
    JOSEA, Sep 12, 2011
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    Fn + F9 worked. Thanks
     
    mpb35, Sep 12, 2011
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    Or if you permanently use an external mouse, you can disable your touchpad in the bios.
     
    FlyingFalcon, Sep 13, 2011
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