Optimum Settings For MBP Trackpad?

Hi All,
I only use the trackpad on my MBP but it seems very sensitive. I am happy with the cursor speed movement but when scrolling using the trackpad, I find alot of the time it highlights areas of the screen/page blue, or it takes me to another web-page, another section of a page, sometimes the scrolling delays and jumps straight to the top or bottom and other such issues. I have tried various settings on the trackpad section of system preferences but have been unable to find something that I can adjust the sensitivity to. can anyone help me on this matter or tell me what the best/optimum settings I should use or what else I can do?
Thank You!
SuaveBhav!

My track pad works great... i can give you my track pad info if you would like.
Tracking speed: 5th notch
Double-Click Speed: 9th notch
Scrolling Speed: 3rd notch

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