I've HAD IT! I need help with my touchpad!

[Toughbook]

This used to happen on, dare I say, my Dell... I am typing on the keyboard and everything is fine... Then my thumb accidentally hits the touchpad while typing and it sends the cursor to a new line and starts typing.... For you guys that KNOW how to type.. This probably is no problem... But I type sentences before looking at the screen and it is KILLING me!

How do I stop this? I thought there was a thing in the mouse section that says something about "Disable touchpad while typing" but I do not see it.

Point me home gentlemen!

Thanks!

[Shawn]

Remove your thumb?


Get the latest Synaptics software package..I'm on version 17.
http://www.synaptics.com/en/drivers.php

click the mouse icon in control panel. Then look for visibility options..Tick the box Hide pointer while typing

[kode-niner]

Years ago on my netbooks, I would disable touchpad tapping altogether since I always used the buttons to click anyway. I never really liked tap-to-click.

[SHEEPMAN!]

This should be fun. Network is down. Typing on cell phone 3g. I have same problem on synaptic pad. Cut yer thumb off.

[wyrm73]

There is usually a "palm check" option as well. Basically for when you have sustained contact with the touchpad. Otherwise, just turn off tap to click or turn the sensitivity all the way down.