Mouse Sensitivity?

Legacy_user

Hi everyone, Ive just got a new laptop and when I type (I'm a fast typer) the cursor where I am typing jumps around all over the place and I end up typing words in other words if you seen what i mean. It seems to jump to where the 'I' thing is. Can I change this at all? Thanks Len

amcluesent

Control Panel>Mouse>Pointer Options->Hide Pointer while Typing?

System

Alright thanks wiill try that. I wonder if it is the mouse pad settings that i need to change.

System

The cursor moves to the text select thingy. The pointer disappears when I type and it turns into a text select thingy and thats where they typing jumps to.

CHR15

Sounds as though you are accidently brushing the touchpad whilst typing.

If this is so, you could change the sensitivity of the touchpad so a brief swipe with your wrist doesn't move the pointer...

or you could attach a mouse and disable the touchpad.

System

Thanks Chri5, how would I do that on VISTA?

CHR15

Just plug a mouse in and go into Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse

You should see an option to disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected.

System

Thanks Chri5, sorry I meant to say how do I change the sensitivity of the touch pad. Ive had a look but cannot see it anywhere.

CHR15

It should be in the same place in Control Panel, normally a slider for the sensitivity with a test box next to it.

If I was on a Laptop I would grab a screenshot of it.

You may have a little Icon next to the clock which you can use to access the same function (normally a little box with a green splodge appearing when you touch the touchpad)


edit:

something like this, drag towards Heavy Touch

System

Thanks Chri5, well there is a double click speed which I have set to slow but its still jumping around . Its definitely select text 'I' related .