Synaptics touchpad setting

For 'Scrolling', I chose the option: Scroll under pointer
It says on the description that I don't need to click on the window for it to scroll but it's not working like that at all.
I wonder if it has something to do with my system?
I have a Dell Inspiron 1318
Synaptics driver version 14.0.3.0 --> latest (27/08/2009)
Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
Intel Core 2 Duo

If anyone also knows any other program that can do this, it would be great.
I know Wizmouse and Katmouse work only if I use an external USB mouse, not my touchpad.

[Please move if wrong forum.]

 

I've noticed with the Synaptics touchpad/mouse, one function often directly relates to some of the others -- so that you have to carefully select ALL of the functions to get the touchpad and mouse to work exactly as you want them to. Here's what I have for my settings, and I can scroll easily, (up and down and side-to-side) without clicking on my window:

Right click Desktop to open Personalize
Scroll down and select: MOUSE POINTERS; this opens MOUSE PROPERTIES page.
Go to: BUTTONS
BUTTON CONFIGURATION
Select: Right-Handed (or Left-Handed if you’re left handed.)
DOUBLE CLICK SPEED: I set the slider to the slowest setting (if too fast, double clicks won’t open files)
Click Lock: No
POINTERS:
POINTER OPTIONS:
MOTION:
Select a POINTER SPEED: I set mine at the fastest – makes the touchpad fly (This technically controls the mouse buttons, but makes the touchpad also feel faster)
Check: Enhance pointer precision
In the Visibility section, check: Hide pointer while typing
DEVICE SETTINGS:
Click the Settings bar:
Click on Overview to open the tree and read the overview of the controls.
TAPPING: No
BUTTONS: Double click on Buttons to open the tree and set the controls:
Left ButtonAction: Primary Click
Right Buton Action: Secondary Click
VIRTUAL SCROLLING: Double click on Virtual Scrolling to open the tree and set the controls:
Check: Enable vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling
LONG DISTANCE SCROLLING
Coasting: No
Edge motion when scrolling: No
SCROLLING SPEED: Set slider for scrolling speed. I set mine at the slowest
Adjust SCROLLING REGION
SCROLLING SELECTION: I checked: Scroll item under pointer (for a broader scrolling area)
EDGE MOTION: Select the Edge Motion you want. I chose Perform Edge Motion when pointing and dragging
Select your Edge Motion Region and Edge Motion Speed. I selected: Control motion with finger and set my slider at medium-slow.
Constrained Motion: No
Slow Motion: No
Sticky Borders: No
SENSITIVITY: Double click on Sensitivity to open the tree and set the controls:
Double click on + to open tree
PALM CHECK: I left my Palm Check at the default spot, near center but a little toward Maximum (If mouse gets erratic, increase toward Maximum. If mouse is not responsive to certain clicks, decrease toward Minimum)
TOUCH SENSITIVITY:
Light Touch – I set my toward the most sensitive -- all the way toward Light Touch
Click on Apply, and then OK.

 

Thanks! That worked!

 

There is no "virtual scrolling" in the synaptics driver anymore. Does anyone have a way to make scroll item under pointer work for the newer driver?

 

Are you saying that virtual scrolling has been eliminated in the new version(s) OR are you saying that in your system, virtual scrolling is not working?

 

Go to Mouse Control Panel, Device Settings tab, highlight Synaptics and click Settings. Everything is there.

 

I have a Inspiron 1318. My issue with my touchpad is it freezes, for about 5-10 min, anytime i use the scroll on the touchpad. The computer doesn't freeze, it is only the touchpad that stops working. It's only on one user account that this occurs, the other account's touchpad scroll works fine. I have defaulted all the settings on this account, and it continues to freeze. It is not a huge problem, just very inconvenient. Any suggestions?

 

If you haven't tried the new driver, get it here and see whether that helps.
Drivers | Synaptics