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    My Trackpad Settings

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jobine, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    So one main complain about the Lenovo Ideapad Y series (y500/y400/y410p/y510p) is the touchpad. Personally, i found the touchpad to not only be useable, but overall satisfying for me after using the following settings (i'm using ELAN):

    One finger:
    Tapping: Enable
    Clicking: Default values
    Drag and Drop: Enable, release after finger lift
    Edge Swipe: DISABLE

    Multi Finger:
    Zooming: DISABLE
    Clicking: DISABLE
    Scrolling: Horizontal and vertical scroll, reverse optional, medium speed
    Rotation: DISABLE
    3Finger Swipe: DISABLE
    4Finger Swipe: DISABLE

    Additional
    Palmtracking: Use what is most comfortable for you
    Sensitivity: ^
    Smart Motion: DISABLE

    I know some features are lost, but face it, most of these are barely used anyways, and just get in the way when its not necessary. With these settings, i have my tap to click, my 2finger scrolls, and my working buttons. No cursor jumps, no erroneous mistakes, just a nice and functional touchpad.

    Mileage may vary, but overall, this trackpad is not so bad if you configure it to your needs. Dont forget the driver updates.

    Cheers.
     
    Jobine, Aug 2, 2013
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  2. MahmoudDewy

    MahmoudDewy Gaming Laptops Master Race!

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    Actually after switching from the dreaded windows 8 to the almighty windows 7, my touchpad is flawless ... I think it is driver issue and shall be handled with drivers update
     
    MahmoudDewy, Aug 4, 2013
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  3. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Mine was flawless OOTB, but then again right after i got my laptop i updated all drivers, i think the bad touchpads only apply to older models.
     
    Jobine, Aug 4, 2013
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  4. kirkydaturkey

    kirkydaturkey Notebook Consultant

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    How did you acquire the ELAN drivers for your touchpad?
     
    kirkydaturkey, Aug 22, 2013
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  5. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Came with laptop.
     
    Jobine, Aug 22, 2013
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  6. kirkydaturkey

    kirkydaturkey Notebook Consultant

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    Sad day for me. Haha oh well, maybe synaptics will have a better driver update in the future.
     
    kirkydaturkey, Aug 22, 2013
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  7. Meani

    Meani Notebook Enthusiast

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    doesn't work on the Y510P as well, cursor still jumps when clicking the left side. Will def need to be fixed with a driveer update.
     
    Meani, Aug 23, 2013
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