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    Vaio PCG 81212m touchpad issue

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Mark1985, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. Mark1985

    Mark1985 Newbie

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    Today, I got a new laptop and when I use the touchpad then everytime or almost everytime the cursor goes elsewhere, where I didn't want it to go, even when I'm dragging something along it does something I don't want it to do.

    I did see a patch for one of the other series non sony, but not sure about this.

    I know they can be very sensitive which is why I just have one finger using it.

    Please advise on what to do, what settings to change etc or where to find a patch, if there is one.

    I did have the same problem on XPS, of which I only used once or twice and not anymore.

    Thanks.
     
    Mark1985, Aug 24, 2010
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  2. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    Could it be because your fingers are clammy? Sometimes when that happens I dry my fingers some more and the problem goes away...
     
    TofuTurkey, Aug 24, 2010
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  3. Andrew08

    Andrew08 Notebook Evangelist

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    why not decrease the sensitivity and increase the palm check?
     
    Andrew08, Aug 24, 2010
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