![]() versions (Vista 32-bit, Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit) and these may not be interchangeable! In fact, I recommend paying close attention to the "View Details" information for the drivers because some have additional "Important" instructions regarding the installation steps. The drivers can be searched-up by the Service Tag of your laptop and remember there are MANY different choices of O.S. If you have not checked out the drivers for the exact model then it is possible some finer Touch-pad behavior controls are not available (installed). So, where you might suspect it would be easy or convenient to have a separate Control Panel icon dedicated to the Touch-pad, this would appear not to be the case. is concerned, the Touch-pad and the Mouse are one-in-the-same device. This make it appears as if, as far as the Microsoft Windows O.S. As if it were running on auto-pilot or receiving input from some unseen hand.Īfter I installed the video, there are additional option showing up within the Windows Control Panel along with the "Mouse" settings. I definitely downloaded and installed the model-specific driver AFTER noticing the odd behavior on my laptop where the pointer would slowly "travel" to the upper-right corner of the desktop (window) all by itself. Thomas7691, One thing to consider is although the Touch-pad may be working just fine with a 'Default' driver provided by Microsoft, if the Dell authored driver has not been downloaded and installed, the options for controlling the Touch-pad may be limited. I just checked a slightly different Dell model laptop and I do not see an option within the BIOS settings to disable the touchpad.Īlways disconnect the A/C power adapter, remove the system battery and press and hold the power button for 15 to 30 seconds in order to insure all residual voltage is released from the system before disassembling any part of the outer cover (casing).Īlso, opening the case "officially" with Dell may inspire them to make additional changes to the product line in the future which would potentially benefit many users if an option to disable is added. So, I am thinking if there is no way to disable the touchpad by itself in the BIOS, then physically disconnecting it from the motherboard might be an option. ![]() The documentation describes three (3) connector/cables for: hot-key board, power button and touchpad ![]() Make any changes you feel necessary with the SetPoint software. Second, add the K400r and any other hardware you need (I use a wireless mouse in conjunction with the keyboard) via the unifying software. The 17R Special Edition Owner's Manual shows how to disconnect the actual cable connecting the touchpad but, you might want to seek secondary confirmation from Dell that it would be "Okay" to run the laptop without it connected. First, install the Logitech SetPoint Software and Unifying Software, which you can download here. ![]()
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