Can the track pad be turned off
1738108
To be honest, I'm not sure...but I believe not. However, the work-around would be to uninstall the trackpad driver likely rendering it unusable. This may prompt you to install a new driver all the time though. Sorry I can't be of more help. A little advice though, 1080p laptops are much more common now, find a different brand/model, this Vizio is no longer a bargain...and of course the trackpad sucks.
1738109
Yes. There is an option to disable the trackpad. You can do it on the "Device Manager" level (if you want it permanently off) or at the trackpad driver level - then it will be off only when you have an external HID (i.e. mouse) plugged in. However, after a while you get used to it, actually, and it becomes borderline workable.
1738110
Yes, the trackpad can be disabled very easily...in fact, this is exactly what I did with mine after I hooked up my wireless mouse through one of the USB ports(got tired of accidentally clicking/activating the pad while typing). Still before doing this, I'd recommend updating all the drivers/software for the trackpad as well as tweaking the settings because the performance can be improved dramatically...out of the box it had some issues.
1413997
There isn't a way to turn it off. It's only on when it's dark and it's not overly bright. Just enough to be able to see where it is to touch.
105667
Yes you can turn it off. The whole plate on the outside is an on/off button.
1537291
No, however slightest touch on the sensor will set it off. Which is a good thing! We have two.
1139608
Yep, that's how we currently use it now that our child is older. We just disabled the movement option in the parental unit and unplugged the sensor pad.
1164391
Check to see if they've resolved the issues with the track pad. It was awful, did bizarre things on its own, and when I talked with tech support, they said they've known about these problems for months but don't have a fix! But they were still selling it.
67642
No the memo pad has no auto off function to trigger so none of the covers turn it off. I put the pad in upside down to put the volume and off button where I prefer them.
502236
Unfortunately, you cannot turn it off unless you remove the battery. When you remove the battery, all the memory, including your stride measurement, etc. will be erased and you will have to re-enter all that information when you reinstall the battery. My first battery lasted for well over a year.
1070422
I bought this for my daughter who says that because it also acts as a regular watch you cannot turn it off. The GPS is only activated when in "run mode" so that can be deactivated but overall cannot be turned off. Hope that helps?
1834099
The track pad does not have buttons. You tap for a "click." The touch sensitivity is very good and has multi-finger gestures. It is on par with my MacBook Pro's touchpad and works the same.The context click, right click, is done by pressing in the lower right corner until you hear it click.The battery is consistently lasting 8+ hours for me.
1038511
If you adjust the delay time its fine! only problem I have with the track pad is If I drag my finger across it to quickly and across the whole thing is I use the Windows 8 functions of switching apps a mouse fixes it all
99215
Hi, Ms. Monahan - the Touch Control can not be turned off but it has different settings which include soft - medium or Hard! - But it didnot affect my playing ability, It's Sounds Terrific - Up to this DAY!
1840220
My son says you have to keep your finger on it to turn it off. Hope it works :)
1338573
Officially, no. There is not a switch to turn it off or anything. But you can open it up and yank the wires out and then it will always run in low mode. It is set up to run in low mode except when the motion detector detects movement and then it switches to high mode for whatever time you have it set to stay in high mode.
102966
Yes, a couple of ways. One of the function keys (the best way to turn on and off while typing as needed) or, if you want it off permanently, it can be disabled in the DEVICE MANAGER or in the CONTROL PANEL under the MOUSE / POINTER Icon.
1077676
Yes, the pad will automatically shut off if it gets too hot and/or after 2 hours of being on idle so to speak. This can be avoided by changing the heat setting up or down or shutting it off and turning it on again before it cools for continuous heat.
1766124
Track pack is not the best, especially if you are used to Mac's superior track pad but its doable. Just use it with light touch, heavy force tends to make it jumpy. I just light touch and slight tab instead of pressing down seem to resolve the jumpiness issue.