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    How do i turn off the touchpad?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by deaffob, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. deaffob

    deaffob Notebook Guru

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    Hi I have SZ680 and whenever I play games I plug my usb mouse in. But the touchpad is always near my thumb (because of WSAD buttons)and I unintentionally put part of my hand there all the time :(

    Fujitsu had this neat feature that when I plug my usb mouse in, the laptop automatically turns the touchpad off. Is there anyway I can do this with Sony laptops?

    thanks for reading
     
    deaffob, Nov 20, 2007
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  2. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    In the synaptic touch pad option i think that will be that option disable on external mouse

    At least on my acer they is not sure about sony but if they use synaptic touch pad i think it be they

    also problay fn key on laptop to disable it

    fn plus number key fn key plus f7
     
    andyasselin, Nov 20, 2007
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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    They use the ALPS touchpad. There is an option to disable the touchpad while typing. You might be able to use that and adjust the delay to it's max.

    Gary
     
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    boe Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd love to make an icon or get to this easily - anyone find a way to turn it on and off?

    Thanks
     
    boe, Dec 19, 2007
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    ProDigit Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also connect a gaming keyboard (or standard keyboard) to your notebook!
     
    ProDigit, Dec 19, 2007
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    boe Notebook Evangelist

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    If anyone finds a way to do this, please let me know - one of my boss's is very upset about the touch pad.

    Thanks
     
    boe, Dec 20, 2007
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  7. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    What about the touchpad has your boss upset?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Dec 20, 2007
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