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    Touch Pad Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Fustar, Apr 2, 2010.

  1. Fustar

    Fustar Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed windows 7 on my e1505 laptop, not the laptop version. I don't know if I can, but I would like to be able to turn the selection function of the touch pad off ( I want to be able to tap my touch pad and have nothing happen, its a little pet peeve of mine when I accidentally select something with it). Any suggestions would be welcome.



    Thank you.
     
    Fustar, Apr 2, 2010
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  2. EntityX

    EntityX Notebook Evangelist

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    If you laptop has a short cut FN function to disable try that. If not you could always go into device manager and disable it and then re enable it when needed.

    I'm assuming you will be using an external mouse?
     
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    well when i had xp on my laptop you could turn off the touch pad function to select things but still use it to move the pointer.
     
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    Ahh i see what you mean, like if you're typing and accidentally hit it you don't want the mouse to move. Go into control panel and select mouse and see what options you can tweak.

    Also are you using a synaptics driver?
     
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    What I normally do is use the SYnaptics driver. I have the shortcut in my system tray and can dis/enable it with a few clicks and button presses. I think it's the best way. To enable it you can just use shortcut keys to find your way into control panel > mouse
     
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    Hi,
    assuming you have installed manufacturer drivers (Synaptics or Alps, depends on your hardware), then these should have an "enable tapping" option you can set according to your demands.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Apr 3, 2010
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