keyboard issue with flying cursor: Has anyone else had this problem, and is there a fix for it?
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If you go to the far right side of the task bar there is a small arrow that points up (the technical name isn't important here), click it once and a small windows with hidden icons pops up. The top left corner of this pop up windows has an icon called ELAN Smart-Pad. Click it and adjust the sensitivity of the pad to suite you, or turn it off.
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suggestions would include trying the function keys, ctrl +Num and Fn +Num. I have no problems. Did you check online on the eHow and others? Geek type computer sites for others with this keyboard? Good luck.
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It's not the touchpad - it's your thumb. I had the same problem until I realized that I was letting my thumbs drop when typing. The cursor jumps to where the mouse pointer is when you're typing. Like most of my problems - it's between the keyboard and the chair.
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character and keyboard viewer in the top bar, if it is a certain way, it creates a problem, go into keyboard preferences and check to see how this is set, I had some problem with that, once I got it set, it works great!
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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 am certainly not a touch typist but I have never experienced any noticeable lag between typing on the keyboard and seeing the characters appear on the display. Assuming there is not some other OS or software issue I don't think you'll be able to out-type the keyboard/display combination.
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I believe only buttons and shuttle mappings back to the keyboard. I don't think you can program mouse movements.
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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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I purchased this keyboard a while ago and mine seems to be working fine . I don't believe there is a function for enabling that , but I'm not 100% sure . Most likely something is wrong .
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my mouse didn't work regularly either. I couldn't tell if it was the keyboard or the tablet. I haven't tried to resolve it. sorry I couldn't be more help.
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mine works without mouse and no keyboard attached, may be some software configuration. which operating system you have installed?
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I just tried it...it goes to Launchpad. I think all of mine work the same. I rarely use those keys, though. F3 goes to mission control, BTW.
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Yes, I had the same issue, as well as some keys not working at all. I think this is a lousy keyboard despite all the great reviews. As writer for more years to remember, I know a crappy keyboard when I use one.
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Yes, used it the other day. On the screen will pop up keyboard preferences. Just click out of that and it works fine.
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I have not noticed that issue with my unit Hope this helps, had my keyboard about 3 months
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I don't have it handy to test, but from what I recall about a month ago, it worked on Ubuntu 12.04. However the double characters on a single key press problem remained as far as I remember. Sorry can't help more.
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You are probably brushing the touchpad. You might be able to find a setting to disable the touchpad while you are typing. Personally, I always use a mouse and disable the touchpad (mainly because of this problem)