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    how do i use the scrolling thing on the touch pad? (xps 1530)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tranman1, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. tranman1

    tranman1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i try scrolling up and down on the side of the touchpad but it doesn't do anything
     
    tranman1, Mar 24, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    In your Dell Touchpad settings (Control Panel > Mouse > Dell Touchpad Settings > Scrolling Settings), is scrolling enabled?
     
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    theres no option for scrolling...it just has driver properties and has uninstall or update driver
     
    tranman1, Mar 24, 2008
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    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    download the touchpad driver from dell.com then you can update the settings to control scrolling.
     
    KOTULCN, Mar 24, 2008
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