Can the trackpad be disabled? Other brands, e.g. Toshiba, allow the trackpad to be disabled. Does this model from Acer have that capability?
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I always use a mouse. The trackpad is active and it is not a bother. To answer your question, I don't know. I found the Acer tech support to be pretty good.
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Well I myself almost always use a mouse. But the response from Becky seems helpful. She says it can, by pressing (Fn and F7 simultaneously. It's worth a try!!
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Yes. Pressing the function (Fn) key and F7 simultaneously toggles the trackpad off and on.
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UPDATE TO THIS ISSUE: I went to Acer's Store (it's on your desktop unless you've deleted it), clicked on Tech Support and then Email Support. If you complete the form there and write a brief message, the site will come up with suggestions on the erratic cursor. I forget how it was labeled but it shows in a different window just how to adjust the sensitiviity settings to eliminate the issue most of us are experiencing! Try it, I think you'll be happy with the results.
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This looks like this only has one trackpad button (presumably the left)...is that the case? I can't find the spec on Amazon or on Acer's website.
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I haven't had that exact issue but I did have problems with the mouse/track pad not working right all of the sudden and I called ASUS tech support and they had me re-install the drivers for it which fixed the problem immediately. Maybe you just need to re-install some keyboard drivers, call ASUS they will walk you through it step by step or find another solution. Good luck! 888-678-3688 or customer service 877-339-2787
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If you go to control panel located on the apps section of the start menu, click on "view by" on the upper right and click large icons. Now find "mouse" on the page and click it. From there it will open up a tab with all these mouse properties, but on the tab go to the "ClickPad Settings" button all the way on the right. Look down and you will see something in a square check box with the label "Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached." Check that box and click ok and the trackpad should be off. Enjoy the laptop!
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Just normal, as any other trackpad I've used. It is just bigger than what I'm used too. And the left and right clicks are hidden below the trackpad. And the software for it, works perfectly for Windows 8, with all the gestures and stuff.
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Yes, we had a problem with the touchpad being pressed while using the keyboard and USB mouse. Fortunately, there is a setting that automatically disables the touchpad whenever a USB mouse is plugged in. Also, we had to disable the Win 8 gestures on the touch pad, because it kept doing weird things like pulling up the Windows 8 sidebar (which we never use).
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The track pad does have left and right mouse buttons at the bottom of the trackpad where you'd expect them to be. You don't see them but they are there. Also, the battery life is very good. I am used to 3 hours with my old laptop and now that just makes a dent in the battery life with plenty to go. The one item I don't like is the trackpad is very very sensitive. Just barely brush it and it will relocate the cursor. But, I haven't installed the recommended drivers yet so that might be part of the problem.
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I use the trackpad in bed (I have a bad back and use a computer table as well). I have the touch gestures enabled so that i can tap instead of click. If you have the trackpad set up this way, you can use it on a soft surface.
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I use a mouse also, plugs in by USB I just never touch the touch pad. My mouse is a Microsoft wireless 4000You can add external mouse and keyboard with USB. BTW, this is a great computer for the price. Sleek, modern, duel Core AMD Radeon. E2 HD LED LCD widescreen. Only 4 GB memory though and 500GBHDD. I don't know if there is any way to disable pad, but why would you need to with a mouse? Best of luck. I hope I helped.
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The touchpad handles right clicks by tap in the lower right hand corner. There is no physical button and there is no click noise. It works well. By the way, I've been using Chromebooks recently, and I thought they had a two finger tap for a right click, but maybe not. That's another story.
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I'm not too sure what brand or type mouse will fit your needs.I feel your not comfortable with the existing touch pad? If so,you can adjust the tapping zone and the sensitivity. It made a world of difference for me. hope this helps.
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I use a mouse instead of the touch pad but I don't know how to disable to touchpad.
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Hi John, thanks. i'm close to buying this. Are you happy with your purchase? I heard the trackpad is not as responsive so now leaning towards the Toshiba T115.
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I am not a huge fan of the touch pad. It is very unresponsive at times. Really bugs me. Other than that, it is an excellent laptop.
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We have experienced two laptops we had to return, they are freezing up during upload. The first we had someone look @ right away and was told to return for hard drive was bad. When 2nd one came and started the same problem we sent it back the following day. When we tried to contact Acer because we could'nt even get online with is they wanted $20.00 right away to try to help. That did if for me. We are still waiting for refund from Amazon.!!! Any touchpad was ok, it was centered correctly. Good Luck!!!
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Sorry can't help but you should call ASUS and they should be able to let you know how to disable to touchpad.