Synaptics touch pad won't respond to "touch"

tictz · Dec 26, 2011

USB mouse works ok. Touchpad works except for not recognizing a "touch" that correlates with a mouse left click. I have tried ro reload drivers.

brownizs · Dec 26, 2011

You never stated what the manufacturer or model of the machine is, so my guess is that it is just like the touchpad on my netbook. I only use a mouse with my machine, refuse to use the touchpad, since it is junk.

MadMal · Dec 26, 2011

If the other features of the touchpad are working normally I suggest you try a reset of the Tapping feature.
Control Panel > Mouse > Device Settings > Settings > Tapping
If Enable Tapping is ticked try un-ticking it > Apply > tick it again > Apply

Tapping on the surface of the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left TouchPad "mouse" button. However, tapping is usually quicker and more convenient than using the mouse button.

"Tapping" means quickly touching and then lifting your finger off the TouchPad surface. A light, quick tap works best. Very hard or slow taps are less effective. Tap once for a single click, or twice in rapid succession for a double-click.

Select the Enable Tapping check box to enable this feature. The TouchPad buttons can also be used to click. If you clear this check box, the TouchPad buttons are the only way to click.
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Also have a look at Sensitivity > Palm Check to make sure the setting is not too high

The PalmCheck™ feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks.

If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone
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And have a look at Sensitivity > Touch Sensitivity to make sure the setting is not too Heavy

The Touch Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust how much finger pressure must be applied before the TouchPad responds.

If your pointer is moving or clicking erratically, or you work in an area with high humidity, decrease sensitivity by moving the slider to the right toward Heavy Touch.

If you have to press too hard to operate the TouchPad or if the TouchPad does not always respond to your taps, increase sensitivity by moving the slider to the left toward Light Touch.
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If that doesn't help have a look at the Virtual Scrolling > Scrolling Region and make sure the region is not too large.

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