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    lock for the touch pad FX P7811?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by OCP, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. OCP

    OCP Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a lock for the touch pad on the FX P7811? If so how do I use it? Thanks
     
    OCP, Sep 11, 2008
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    Right click Synaptics Pointing Device in the lower right hand side of your screen..

    Go to Properties -> Device Settings -> Click Synaptics TouchPad V6.3 and click Disable..

    Only way I know of doing it..
     
    MedievalZeus, Sep 11, 2008
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    I like Dell's software that disables the touchpad if a USB mouse is detected. Why can't we have that option? :(
     
    Eurasianman, Sep 11, 2008
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    We do have that option, just update the Synaptics drivers.

    Someone posted them in one of the big threads, or you can google it if you're feeling lucky.
     
    Kharneth, Sep 11, 2008
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    Er, not sure if you're still looking for it, but check my sig. I assumed you wanted to "turn" it off when you plug in a USB mouse :confused:
     
    Eurasianman, Sep 17, 2008
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    Thanks, works great with my P-FX and my MOGO x54 media bluetooth mouse. So it's not just limited to an external usb mouse.

    What a great solution for those who don't have a hardware disable button.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 17, 2008
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