[P1] touchpad too sensitive on yours like mine? (ibook G3800)

[PaulKurtz III]

If you're running OSX, open up the mouse settings in system prefs and select
"ignore accidental trackpad input."

Paul

On 3/29/04 11:24 PM, "Sid Barras" <sbarris at earthlink.net> wrote:

> HI gang:
> 
> I've had my ibook G3 800 for about a month now, and I'm very happy with
> it save one small problem; and at times, it gets very aggrivating:
> the touchpad is so sensitive, if I happen to put my left thumb anywhere
> near, or happen to move any other "digit" close, it wreaks havoc on the
> cursor, causing it to jump, insert the cursor in another line, etc.
> causing problems like typing away when I finally notice the line is set
> wrong, or the pointer will move to the corner and "set off" the screen
> saver, or pop open the doc...
> Is there anyway to solve this, save chopping off my left thumb?
> 
> 
> Greetings from CajunLand USA South Louisiana
> Sid Barras
> 
> 
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