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    Keyboard problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by donsha1, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. donsha1

    donsha1 Newbie

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    I have a problem on my xps M1530, that sometimes when i am typing the mouse pointer automatically moves backwards or opens another window that ihave minimised, even though i am not touching the mouse pad.

    it's really annoying as sometimes I don't realise it happens and it ruins what i was doing.

    It seems to automatically move the text to where the mouse is pointing on the screen if you know what i mean. So i think somehow the mouse automatically positions and clicks itself. any ideas?

    Has anyone come across this problem before? PLEASE HELP!. THANKS

    'this is an example of winghat happens as i am typ'
     
    donsha1, Apr 22, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Had you tried to adjust your Touchpad settings?

    You can adjust the speed, sensitivity, tapping speed, and touchcheck...

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    Mastershroom wat

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    What does TouchCheck even do? I've Googled it extensively, but haven't found anything.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 22, 2009
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    Thanks for the reply, but for some reason my touch pad settings are not there anymore!. there use to be an icon on the bottom right but its gone now!. do you know how i can get it back? thanks
     
    donsha1, Apr 22, 2009
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    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    top man! cheers for that, I really Appreciate it
     
    donsha1, Apr 22, 2009
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    Here is what I found on TouchCheck: ;)

    http://en.community.dell.com/forums/t/18731323.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=&s=gen

    Here's the response from an agent (it is now called palmcheck on the manufacturer's site) - agent's answer below:
    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    No prob's
    Oh yeah..and here I also learned this too...

    Go to:

    Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Mouse > Dell TouchPad > Click To Change The MousePad Settings > On the Bottom Check Display Icon In Task Bar..and it will Reappear! ;) :D

    Thanks Richard for the memory refresher!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    :) Cheers for that, the problems fixed now. UR A TOP GEEZA!!!
     
    donsha1, Apr 22, 2009
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    WoOT! :D You are certainly welcome! :D

    Glad it's working!

    Oh...whats a GEEZA...? :eek: :eek: :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    So wait, what exactly was the problem and what fixed it? Was your touchpad automatically registering clicks even though you weren't touching it?
     
    xScorp1on, Apr 22, 2009
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    Mastershroom wat

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    That seemed to be the case. I assume he just cranked up the TouchCheck/PalmCheck settings to avoid accidental clicks.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 22, 2009
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    I'm taking he tweaked the settings, and hes good to go now, also ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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    http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=geeza

    so kinda like "dude", I'm guessing
     
    speedline, Apr 22, 2009
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    Cin', Apr 22, 2009
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