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    How do i turn my Touchpad off when im using an external Mouse?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jeff Coleman, Jan 6, 2006.

  1. Jeff Coleman

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    I use an external mouse for gaming, and its anoying when my left thumb touches the touchpad and it messes me up, how do i turn off the touchpad? I went into control panel under Mouse and i looked through all the touchpad settings but didnt see anything that shuts it off, anyone know? thanks
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jan 6, 2006
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    Here's step;
    1. Right click on my computer, select "Manage"
    2. Click on "Device Manager"
    3. Expand "Mice and other pointing devices"
    4. You should find your touchpad there, right click on it and select "Disable"
     
    tempoct, Jan 6, 2006
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  3. Jeff Coleman

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    Cool thanks, 1 more question, do you know how to set the sound button on the laptop so it doesnt increase so much? From mute to one push is like a huge increase, is there a way to set it so it slowly goes up in volume when i press it?
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jan 7, 2006
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  4. Jeff Coleman

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    There is no option to "Disable" the touchpad when i right click it, or in properties
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jan 7, 2006
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    Same here. The listed options for Alps Touchpad are:
    • Update Driver...
    • Uninstall
    • Scan for Hardware Change
    • Properties
    (I'm using an i6000 with GMA900)
     
    Anakin, Jan 7, 2006
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  6. Amber

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    I don't believe you can completely turn off the touchpad. You can adjust the settings so that its not so sensitive (control panel --> mouse)

    SG
     
    Amber, Jan 7, 2006
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  7. Jeff Coleman

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    anyone?...
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jan 8, 2006
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  8. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar. Then adjust (lower) the volume for 'Wave.' :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jan 9, 2006
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