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    how to turn off the touchpad when using mouse

    Discussion in 'LG' started by macoy, Jul 1, 2005.

  1. macoy

    macoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello,

    I am using a LS 50a. everything is fine except that

    when I use the mouse, my hand also touch the touchpad occasionally which cause my pointer to move in a way that is unexpected.

    is there a way I could turn off the touchpad when I use the mouse?
     
    macoy, Jul 1, 2005
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    You may want to check the BIOS to see if there's an option for pointing devices. I think it's something like Simultaneous Pointing Devices or something to that effect. Just enable/disable this feature and when an external mouse is connected, the glidepad should auto disable.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jul 2, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You probably have a manual function key for it as well, mine is FN + F4.
     
    Brian, Jul 3, 2005
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  4. macoy

    macoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    but how did you set it up? thanks.
     
    macoy, Jul 3, 2005
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  5. Xplodin

    Xplodin Notebook Consultant

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    Macoy -

    If you are using the LS50 then the way to disable the mousepad is by pressing, Fn+F5 that should disable the touch pad.
     
    Xplodin, Jul 3, 2005
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  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    There you go, I thought there would be a dedicated key for it.
     
    Brian, Jul 4, 2005
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    classicpromo Newbie

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    I am using a LG F1 Express Dual with Vista I use the Fn + F3 keys to turn off and turn on the Touch Pad
     
    classicpromo, Mar 26, 2007
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  8. shanx

    shanx Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my T1, when i open the options for the onscreen display program, there is an option to automatically disable the touchpad when an external mouse is plugged in.
     
    shanx, Mar 26, 2007
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