Erratic cursor I have a cursor that will 'go places' while I'm typing. If I pause and come back the type will show up in other places rather than at the end where I left off. Is there a sensitivity setting I should be using? I don't want to resort to a separate mouse. (While I was typing this post, it happened). Erratic cursor I have a cursor that will 'go places' while I'm typing. If I pause and come back the type will show up in other places rather than at the end where I left off. Is there... » Read More Erratic cursor I have a cursor that will 'go places' while I'm typing. If I pause and come back the type will show up in other places rather than at the end where I left off. Is there a sensitivity setting I should be using? I don't want to resort to a separate mouse. (While I was typing this post, it happened). « Show Less
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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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I've had this happen on other non-Acer computers and the only thing I can attribute it to is programs running in the background take an active blip for a second, thus causing the cursor to move/disappear. Then, I must shake the mouse, or tap the pad, to resume control of the cursor.
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Wondering if, since this seems to be a common problem with Acer products, Acer will provide a downloadable update that will correct this? As mentioned before, I've disabled the 'virtual scroll' and use the arrow keys to scroll.
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just wanted to let you know that i'm experiencing the same thing; i hope someone can shed some light on this. it's not a huge problem but it is annoying....
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Mine lasts a bit longer, but it suspect it's related to how much mousing you do. I read, click mostly with not much scrolling. Mine isn't active as often with the work I do with it. I actually find it a bit hard to invoke the scroll function and usually use laptop pad for any scrolling. ☺️
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Ghenghis, I appreciate the suggestions, but I can assure you it is not a memory problem - at least in my case. I do monitor my system and have no such issues. I did not have the middle-button problem with any other mouse, nor did I have a problem loading a page using the left or right mouse keys on the particular mouse in question.Again, thank you for the thoughtful suggestions. I hope you have (or have had) a better experience with this model of mouse.
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Never had a problem like that. The keys are sensitive, you may have touched it lightly and caused it to double click. Try hitting more firmly. This has been the best gaming keyboard I've ever owned!! Of course I own the Deluxe Apex, not the raw.
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Hey,I've been using mine for a couple of months now, and I haven't experienced the issues you're describing...I'd suggest you try using it with a different PC, and if it still misbehaves, contact Microsoft customer support - the keyboard is probably defective.
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Well that certainly sucks. Mine works fine. If your batteries are good then you may have a bad mouse. Try it on another computer I guess. If it still doesn't work then I'd return it.
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Every once in a while the mouse will "wander" or "drift". It's correctable by unplugging it then re-plugging it in to the USB port. I've not noticed any problems specifically with the scroll wheel. I've also never mapped any of the other buttons, so I can't say how well they work.
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It should work very normally. I can only guess. Maybe you have software running in the background? spyware or other interfearing with it? You would have to define "smoothly". Spyware can cause lagging from when you move the mouse to when the cursor moves. Try it on more than one computer to make sure it is the mouse and not the computer it is being used on.
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I have not experienced that. I have seen that in the past with older PCs/laptops where the system was so bogged down that typing and mouse movements were delayed. I'm typing with it now and everything is "live" and in synch.
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Try changing the mouse settings. or may be when the mouse is plugged in it is starting a process, check under task manager, to see if there is a processes which is causing this .BestErgo Brothers
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Checked their FAQs and found this: http://ergo.contour-design.com/support-and-downloads/faq - GO down to the question, "My cursor is moving too fast on the screen. How can I adjust the speed?" - there is a way to adjust it on the bottom side of the keyboard tray. I remember doing that with mine - but can't look at it right now. There's a diagram w/their FAQs. :-)
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Mine had a right-click problem. Every other time or so I right-click, the mouse would generate a right double click. It was the greatest mouse ever until I had to stop using it because of the right click problem.
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Very interesting. My former computer developed the same symptoms which is why I purchased the Aspire. Many told me I was touching the touchpad, but it still happened when I was alert and very cautious. It seems this problem is not unique but written up on the net. Google "jumping cursor problem." There is also a freeware program called, "Touch Freeze," which I found works, but not reliably. Hope this contributes toward a solution, JB
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i have windows 7 64 bit and i had issues with it. updated firware and all. Got the replacement and it did the same thing. Updated that firmware and same thing. The pointer just randomly moves on its own. It is an issue with this operating system you can google it. Tracking issue for mamba mouse. They say it could be from having stuff like hard drives running on the computer desk but not in my case just my keyboard and mouse and monitor.
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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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I know what you mean. It can be frustrating. If you loaded the program setting properly, even then the pen sometimes has a mind of it's own. Sometimes it's how your holding it, but I never figured out what makes it act that way. When it does work, I'm relieved. Just some kind of tricky situation.
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There is a mouse lock icon that I occasionally hit. It is on the touch pad. At first I thought It was broken, but it was just that.