hello, i faced a similar problem with my toshiba C640 P4012 laptop. the solution that worked for me was pressing the funtion key plus f9. Thanks Divyanshu
On 6/8/11, Bharat <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Pranay, > > well, though i don't use a laptop, & don't really pay attention to > most of the stuff that comes about or for the laptops, but came across > this one in one of the tech newsletters i am subscribed to & sent this > one to you. > > i am happy it worked for you! > > On 6/8/11, Pranay Gadodia <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi Bharat, >> Thanks for pointing me to this utility. Since 2 weeks now that I am using >> it, atleast while continuous typing, the inadvertant touch on the touchpad >> does not relocate my pc cursor. >> Apparently, there is no built in hot key for my Dell Inspiron model to >> deactivate/activate the touch pad. So your suggested software is the >> solution for me. >> >> regards, >> >> Pranay. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bharat" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:38 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] Touch pad in Dell inspiron >> >> >> pranay, >> >> have a lookat the following utility: >> >> TOUCHPAD BLOCKER eliminates one more annoyance in using laptops with >> touchpads, caused when the cursor jumps to another paragraph when you >> are typing a text on notebook and accidentally place your hand on a >> touchpad. This program automatically disables mouse buttons for a >> small delay if some key has been pressed on a keyboard. Clicks are >> ignored just for a few moments, but it's enough to prevent the cursor >> from involuntary jumping. Download free at >> http://karpolan.com/software/touchpad-blocker/ >> >> On 5/10/11, BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA <[email protected]> wrote: >>> another option is USB keyboard. >>> i use USB keyboard for typing purpose. you can buy it from any hardware >>> shop. you can also select a portable size USB keyboard, which can be kept >>> in >>> your laptop's bag. in my case i am using full size USB desktop layout >>> keyboard. it is a complete desktop keyboard, can be connected via USB. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Pranay Gadodia" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 5:59 PM >>> Subject: [AI] Touch pad in Dell inspiron >>> >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> I use a Dell Inspiron laptop. Is there a short cut key to disable the >>>> touch pad? if not, where in windows can I do so? >>>> >>>> While typing, a slightest touch of my lower palm on the touch pad clicks >>>> the mouse and my PC cursor is relocated. This keeps happening and I have >>>> to bring the cursor back to its original position. >>>> >>>> Disabling the HID compliant mouse in the Mouse section of control panel >>>> didn't help, the touch pad was still working. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>>> >>>> thanks and regards, >>>> >>>> Pranay Gadodia | Programme Manager >>>> Project Eyeway - A knowledge resource for living a fuller life with >>>> vision >>>> loss >>>> C/o Score Foundation, 17/107, Basement, Vikram Vihar, Lajpatnagar 4, New >>>> Delhi 110024, INDIA. >>>> >>>> Helpdesk:+91 - 11 - 460 70 380 (Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm) >>>> Office Phone: +91 - 11 - 26472582/81 >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> Website: www.eyeway.org >>>> Search for old postings at: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>> [email protected] >>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>> >>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>>> please visit the list home page at >>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>> >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [email protected] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > Register for AccessIndia convention 2011(November 12-13) at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. 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