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    Sony VAIO S series touchpad (Synaptics 16.2.21)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ronli_84, Feb 4, 2013.

  1. ronli_84

    ronli_84 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    Did anyone here try installing the updated driver form Synaptics, version 16.2.21 on their S series machine? (I am using a Win 8 S15)

    This driver brings a significant improvement on mouse movement.
    However, I notice a weird issue with this installed.

    When I boot up the machine, on the lock screen (logon screen), I cannot use the touchpad at all. It only works after I enter my login information and arrived on the metro screen.
    With the Sony driver, the touchpad works on the lock screen.

    If anyone has any advices, it will be greatly appreciated.

    R.
     
    ronli_84, Feb 4, 2013
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  2. draig

    draig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, i have freshed installed winndows 8 without the sony software. It has the same problem with the synaptic driver.
     
    draig, Feb 4, 2013
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  3. Pohmell

    Pohmell Notebook Consultant

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    What's wrong with Sony driver? You can change speed under Pointer Options anyway.

    Pointing Driver (Synaptics) - 16.2.16.3 from Sony
     
    Pohmell, Feb 4, 2013
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  4. ronli_84

    ronli_84 Notebook Geek

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    It is hard to explain what's wrong.

    However, if you install the Synaptics one from its website, 16.2.21, you will be able to "feel" what I mean.
    Simply moving your mouse around with the new driver feels more accurate.
     
    ronli_84, Feb 5, 2013
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  5. xplosneer

    xplosneer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had this problem as well but haven't been able to fix it. I'm just reverting to Sony's drivers.
     
    xplosneer, Feb 7, 2013
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  6. ronli_84

    ronli_84 Notebook Geek

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    Thx xplosneer for confirming.
    At least we know now it's a common issue, not some compatibility issue with specific setup
     
    ronli_84, Feb 7, 2013
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    xplosneer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just an update, the newest drivers (16.3.8.8) do the same exact thing, but worse! They don't work until you hit the desktop, go figure.
     
    xplosneer, Apr 3, 2013
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