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    How to enable touchpad while typing?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 123yik, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. 123yik

    123yik Newbie

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    I have a synaptics touchpad on my new lenovo y550 and i cannot play games because when i use the keyboard, the touchpad automatically temporarily disables. How can you disable this feature?

    somebody help plz! :confused:
     
    123yik, Dec 23, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Go to the Control Panel and look for the Synaptics/Mouse options. There should also be a synaptics icon in your system tray.

    Should look like this

    [​IMG]
     
    flipfire, Dec 23, 2009
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  3. 123yik

    123yik Newbie

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    i dont have those options, when i go into the mouse options, all i have is
    basic options, buttons,mouse,pointer, synaptics device settings...
    in the synaptics device settings it has almost no options......only about tray icons and enabling and disabling the touchpad
     
    123yik, Dec 23, 2009
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  4. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    don't u have a mouse when u game? U can't play with a touchpad...
     
    sean473, Dec 24, 2009
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  5. Mate4160

    Mate4160 Newbie

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    I FIGURED IT OUT!

    I made an account just so i could tell you this! Go into your mouse settings and find your sensitivity i change it until your mouse works while your holding a button! It work for me! Lets prey it works for you!
     
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    Mate4160, Jul 7, 2010
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  6. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    lol.. don't u have a button to control touchpad? i do... so i can enable or disable it whenever i want... go and upgrade to newer drivers... and mess about there... should solve problem.
     
    sean473, Jul 8, 2010
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    edtastic Newbie

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    I registered just to tell you I had to disable the palm detection on my HP G7-1075dx. It was also driving me crazy but your tip set me on the right track thanks.
     
    edtastic, May 3, 2011
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  8. alexUW

    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can game on a trackpad!?

    I'm still trying but can't get the hang of it.
     
    alexUW, May 4, 2011
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