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    XPS 9550...keyboard shortcut to turn off track pad?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by FitchVA, Feb 4, 2016.

  1. FitchVA

    FitchVA Newbie

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    My work laptop (Dell Latitude E6440) has a function key to disable the track pad. I often find myself resting my thumb close enough to the 9550's track pad for it to register a touch. This is annoying when I'm using a mouse and have zero need for the track pad at the time. Is there a keyboard/easy way to disable the track pad?
     
    FitchVA, Feb 4, 2016
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    GoNz0 Notebook Virtuoso

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    settings > devices > mouse and touchpad> Leave touchpad on while mouse connected to off. About as good as it gets by the looks of it.
     
    GoNz0, Feb 4, 2016
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    Wow, never knew this setting existed. I'll try it out. Thanks!
     
    FitchVA, Feb 5, 2016
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