Cursor and the track pad are acting erratically.
I have a 13" MacBook Pro (mid 2012). Currently have Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63) install. My cursor and the track pad are acting erratically. Any suggestions. Google wasn't a great help.
Replace your MacBook's battery ASAP.
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Can I use the mouse and the track pad at the same time?
I'm not comfortable with the track pad yet - can I use a mouse and the track pad simultaneously?
Yes, both can be used simultaneously.
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Captfred -
Suddenly, pop-up menus appear when I move my cursor over a file or a program to open it. Is there a preference setting that will fix this?
What do the menus say. Do they show system functions? Are they advertising. Do they happen with every program?
The preference to check is Universal Accesss:
See if any main options are turn on. The Keyboard tab is selected in the screen shot, Also select the Mouse & Trackpad tab and see if anything has been activated.
If that doesn't show the issue, I'm guessing your CONTROL key is stuck down. -
Light tap the track pad to simulate clicking
I'm coming from the MS Windows laptop. I noticed that I have to actually press the track pad (I'm not sure if that's what it's called) and simulate clicking. In the MS Windows side, I can lightly tap the track pad area and it would be a click. Is there a setting on the Mac OS X Lion or Macbook Air that would allow me to do this instead of hard pressing the trackpad for a click?
Thanks for the help, that worked. However, as I turned it on, I now realized why I was having so much problem with the MS Windows laptop trackpad; thus, they provided a way to turn off the trackpad. I realized that the problem was, if I was typing on the keyboard and my hand accidentally touch the trackpad, it moves my cursor to somewhere else and that's why in the MS Windows laptop they have a turned off trackpad button/feature. I see why this feature was turned off by default in Mac OS.
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Why in the world would Apple make the track pad LESS useful in OS Lion? I hate that I can't g back to the top of a web page with a singe swipe. And of course all the other gestures are totally reversed. IMHO, this was not an improvement.
No one here works for Apple.
Go to System Preferences > Trackpad > Scroll & Zoom, and uncheck Scroll direction: Natural. -
Like any other time, the App Store said there was a new update and asked if I wanted to update now. I did. Unfortunately, the update, after rebooting, has rendered the system unusable. I can no longer control the system with the track pad. The arrow is moving itself around the screen and the Launchpad periodically opens itself and gets locked in that mode. I've rebooted, launched in safe mode, and zapped PRAM. Nothing has changed. I experienced the same thing in safe mode, no change. Anyone else having these problems? Not sure what to do next.
There are several possible causes for this issue. Take each of the following steps until it's resolved.
1. Follow the instructions in this support article, and also this one, if applicable.
2. Open the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences and check for unknown or forgotten input devices. Disconnect any USB input devices that you aren't using.
3. Boot in safe mode and test, preferably without launching any third-party applications. If you don't have the problem in safe mode, but it comes back when you reboot as usual, stop here and post your results. If you can't boot in safe mode, do the same. If you booted in safe mode and there was no change, go on to the next step.
4. Reset the System Management Controller.
5. If you're using a Bluetooth trackpad, investigate potential sources of interference, including USB 3 devices.
6. A swollen battery in a MacBook Pro or Air can impinge on the trackpad from below and cause erratic behavior. If you have trouble clicking the trackpad, this is likely the reason. The battery must be replaced without delay.
7. Some people have reported that they fixed a malfunctioning trackpad by pressing down on all four corners at once. I can't confirm, but it does no harm to try.
8. There's a report that a (possibly defective) Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter can cause the built-in trackpad of a MacBook to behave erratically. If you're using such an adapter, disconnect it and test.
9. There's also a report of erratic cursor movements caused by an external display that was connected but not turned on.
10. If none of the above applies, or if you have another reason to think that your computer is being remotely controlled, remove it from the network by turning off Wi-Fi (or your Wi-Fi access point), disconnecting from a Bluetooth network link, and unplugging the Ethernet cable or USB modem, whichever is applicable. If the cursor movements stop at once, you should suspect an intrusion.
11. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine and/or external trackpad tested. -
I notice in iPhoto that if I used to be able to single/double click on a photo to view it but now if I click CONTROL and then the TRACK PAD, the options don't allow me to open JUST that photo in nearly full page format. Any suggestions?
"nearly full page" means that I used to be able to double click on a photo in iPhoto, and it would open up to a full image within iPhoto itself. Now, there is absolutely no option to enlarge a photo unless you go to slideshow - no option to double click or side click or Control+click or Command+click or anything at all. The small white arrow at the bottom right corner of every photo gives you options, but none are options that include enlarging a photo to see it bigger. And no, you cannot double click it at all to even open it up in any other app unless you click/drag onto desktop and then open in Photoshop, or equivalent app. Yes, checked TP preferences. No, it doesn't help.
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The button on my track pad keeps acting like it's pressed down.
I just noticed that the button for my track pad on my '08 MacBook Pro is acting like I'm pressing it down when I'm not even touching it. I've tried to reset the track pad and restart my computer but it's not fixed the problem. I'm not exactly tech savvy so any detailed help would be welcomed.
If the trackpad surface does not move down when pressed, the battery may have swollen and is pressing on the bottom of the trackpad. The battery may explode or catch fire. Take it to an Apple store for inspection.
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NO Cursor scroll through any message thread using the track pad in the BB Classic
It very strange to know that I didn't find the cursor while i will scroll through any message thread i.e. Text msgs and in Whatsapp it will only selet the whole msg or multiple msgs rather then specfic text required, using the track pad in my BB Classic.
Where in my old BB 9780 there was a cursor which would always show there and would help in selecting text required.... Rather in BB Classic first you have to activate the selection mode in text msgs by pressing the shift key an slighty brush the finger against the trakpad. then you get the selection blue sticks on the screen to selet the text required.
Anyone who has noticed this short coming...?? Or it might be I am not very familair with the selection methods...!!!
Will appreciate your help
Thanks,
Falak ZaibThis is normal behaviour. Please go to the "Tutorial" app select
"Editing Text"
It will show you exactly how it works.
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My Mac Book Air has developed an erratic process with the track pad. Sometimes the page scrolls without touching the pad, great chunks of my Thesis can be highlighted and sometimes I delete without realising. Does anyone else have this problem. The Tech wants to replace my track pad today, not sure what to do?
See if any of these items apply:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
Regards,
Captfred -
My laptop is fine all working but the track pad and mouse work fine but when i click on a file or a pic it does not open and i end up have ing to do a ctrl click and selcting open this is so anyoying plz help!!!
You say click on a file but your do mean you are double clicking to open the file, right?
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i have an older model macbook pro late 2006, the track pad works ,the cursor works but i cannot click to any website?
khryzpher,
your model MacBook Pro’s Apple Hardware Test comes on one of those two grey installation DVDs; it’s an essential tool for troubleshooting. You’re going to need to contact Apple directly to purchase a replacement pair for your MacBook Pro; be sure to have its serial number handy.
Your model MacBook Pro didn’t originally come with Snow Leopard installed at the factory. If you don’t have the white retail Snow Leopard DVD, then I’d also recommend that you purchase that, in case your hard drive fails and you’d like to install Snow Leopard onto its replacement. -
Just purchased a Track Pad. Can I use the track pad and my mouse at the same time?
Hello folks. Am new to the community. Asked a question but didn't go through.
Have just purchased a magic track pad for my desk top iMac. I have been using both the track pad and my mouse together.
It froze up after several hours. Is it ok to use both together? I find that fine movements are better on the mouse but the other
stuff is easier on the track pad.
Thanks for your help.That is very strange..... haven't heard of that one. I guess I'd try the following: unpair them all and start over, one by one. I must say, my current mouse is not an Apple mouse - and it is USB, so it doesn't come into play in this scenario, but it is listed in the bluetooth devices and I do have the keyboard and trackpad.
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My keyboard and track pad are not responding
My keyboard and track pad are not responding
Hello apecchia,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
In attempt to resolve this issue, please try and reset your SMC by following the article below.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Take care,
Alex H.
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