IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Hi
I have Toshiba A100 with Dual Mode Pad. I have been using the touch pad as a mouse and sometimes it gets stuck in the 6 button mode and I’m unable to use the mouse. I can’t find any notes in the manual of how the dual pad switches between mouse touchpad and multi function and once it’s in this mode I have to turn off the computer in order to use the mouse again.

Needless to say I have no idea how to use the button functions.

Thank you in advance

Wendy

The dual mode touchpads are funny beasts designed to be both a mouse and a “launch and control center”. I can’t say the idea excites me.

The problem with these touchpads is they have a habit of switching modes when you least expect it. According to Synaptics FAQ on the product you can switch modes by tapping on the top right hand corner and you are probably doing that accidentally.

To turn the feature off, click the Start button and go to the Control Panel. Under the Hardware Settings heading, click Mouse Settings.

In the Mouse Settings, select the Device Settings tab and then Settings. Open the tapping tab then click the tap zones module and uncheck the Enable Tap Zones checkbox.

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