User's Manual

Getting Started

Using the touch pad

Adjusting touch pad settings

While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or

jump around “by itself” to random locations on the screen. The

on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click

buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with

these problems, try one or more of the following:

❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact

with the touch pad. You may be inadvertently brushing the

touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type. Also,

accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an

item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may

be replaced by the next character you type.

❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond

to touch or button presses while you type. See “Disabling or

enabling the touch pad” on page 84.

❖ Disable the tapping feature. If you disable tapping only, you

can still use the touch pad’s control buttons and move the

pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad.

❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less

responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.

touch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad

settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the

Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit

www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer

jumps around as you type” into the Search field.

Disabling or enabling the touch pad

The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch

pad, do one of the following:

❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button.

(Available on certain models.)

Press

Fn + F9. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the

touch pad” on page 208.

Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. If you disable

tapping only, you can still use the touch pad’s control buttons and

move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad. To disable

tapping only, use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows

Control Panel.

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