If you have a Lenovo Legion laptop and you’re facing issues with the touchpad and keyboard, the methods mentioned in the previous response can also apply to Lenovo Legion laptops running Windows 11. Here’s how you can use the touchpad and keyboard simultaneously on a Lenovo Legion laptop:
Adjust Palm Tracking Settings
- Press the
Windows + Ikeys to open the Settings app. - Click on “Devices” or use the search bar to find it.
- In the left-hand window, select “Touchpad.”
- On the top-right of the Touchpad menu, click “Additional Settings.”
- This will open the Mouse Properties window. Click on the “Device Settings” tab.
- In the Device Settings tab, click “Settings.”
- Now, go to the “Advanced” tab in the Settings menu.
- Look for a slider below “Palm Tracking” and reduce it to the minimum level.
- Click “OK” and try running your game again.
If this fixes the issue, consider restoring the Palm Tracking settings to default when you’re not playing games to avoid accidental clicks.
Disable Palm Tracking via Registry Editor
- Press
Windows + Rto open the Run dialog. - Type “regedit” and click “OK.”
- In the User Account Control (UAC) dialog, click “Yes” to proceed.
- In the Registry Editor, navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->Software->Synaptics->SynTP->Touchpad. - In the right-pane window, double-click on the “PalmDetectConfig” entry.
- Change the “Value data” from the default value to “0.”
- Click “OK” and close the Registry Editor.
- Restart your computer.
Update Touchpad Drivers via Device Manager
- Open the Start menu and search for “Device Manager” to open it.
- In the Device Manager window, click on the “Mice and other pointing devices” category to reveal its contents.
- Right-click on your touchpad and choose “Update Driver” from the context menu.
- Select “Search automatically for updated driver software.”
- If an updated touchpad driver is found, it will be installed automatically.
- After installation, exit the Device Manager and restart your computer.
Once your touchpad drivers are up-to-date, you can configure touchpad settings via the Settings app.
Using Touchpad Gestures in Windows 11
- Tap four fingers on the touchpad to open the Action Center.
- Swipe left or right with four fingers to switch between virtual desktops.
- Tap three fingers on the touchpad to open Cortana or Search.
- Swipe left or right with three fingers to switch between open windows (similar to Alt+Tab).
- Swipe up with three fingers to access Windows Timeline and recent activity.
- Swipe down with three fingers to show the desktop and minimize all windows.
- Swipe up or down with two fingers to scroll on a page.
- Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate a right-click.
- Pinch or stretch two fingers to zoom in and out.
- Tap with one finger to select, similar to a left click.
To determine if your laptop supports these gestures, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app using
Windows + I. - Click on “Devices” or search for it.
- Select “Touchpad” from the left pane.
- Look for the message “Your PC has a precision touchpad” in the right pane to confirm gesture support.
How to Disable the Touchpad When Using a Mouse
To automatically disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected, follow these steps:
- Press
Windows + Ito open the Settings app. - Click on “Devices” or search for it.
- In the left-hand window, select “Touchpad.”
- On the right pane, uncheck the box that says “Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected.”
- Close the Settings app.
With these steps, you should be able to use your touchpad and keyboard simultaneously on Windows 11.
If you’ve followed these steps and need further assistance, please visit us at D Tech Clinic. You can schedule a repair or call us; our experts will work to get your device back up and running as soon as possible!
