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    touchpad not useable in car?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Parks71, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. Parks71

    Parks71 Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I try to use my touchpad in my car it flys around and pushes buttons when I dont want it to, its not useable at all. Indoors, it works fine. Its a M50-b1.

    Is there a setting I'm supposed to hit when I'm outside or something I'm missing?
     
    Parks71, Oct 27, 2008
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  2. steadfast9661

    steadfast9661 Notebook Evangelist

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    i'd guess its from the heat making your touch pad jump.....not sure what can be done.
     
    steadfast9661, Oct 27, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Touchpads function by capacitance, not heat.

    It's probably just because your finger is bouncing up and down on the pad causing the pressure levels to fluctuate. I would turn off the option of "tap to click", and then try it again.
     
    Lithus, Oct 27, 2008
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I would do what Lithus said and turn down the acceleration/sensitivity in Control Panel at the same time.
     
    powerpack, Oct 27, 2008
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