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new T410

#1 Post by akal » Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:13 pm

well just got a new T410 and the thing that is driving me nuts is the poor scrolling, as you move down the browser the unit just stops scrolling. it gets to be a real frustration. everything else is fine . ( I don't use the trackpad) so anyone have this happen to them? any fix?

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Re: new T410

#2 Post by Harryc » Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:26 pm

Which operating system, which browser, and what are you using to scroll with...the keyboard?

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Re: new T410

#3 Post by Colonel O'Neill » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:26 pm

Are there any other symptoms? Does CPU usage max out or does the HDD light start blinking rapidly/staying solidly lit?
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Re: new T410

#4 Post by akal » Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:11 am

I'm using win7 x64, just pressing the left mouse button while sitting on the right side scroll bar and dragging down the bar, it will just turn from dark to light and stop scrolling intermittently. it seems to be a software glitch as the switch on the mouse key seems good for every other use. tried uninstalling the pad driver but no joy.

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Re: new T410

#5 Post by rjoudrey » Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:26 pm

I agree 100% on the scrolling, I am using the red button with the center button pressed works great. Too bad this machine really rocks. Expecting a really bad display but the 1440x900 is really great, definitely designed for prolonged use. I really have know complaints except the scrolling on the trackpad.

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Re: new T410

#6 Post by ThinkRob » Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:48 am

rjoudrey wrote:I really have know complaints except the scrolling on the trackpad.
It's a ThinkPad. What on earth are you using the trackpad for anyways? ;)
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Re: new T410

#7 Post by Colonel O'Neill » Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:44 pm

It might be a specific browser problem, or it might just be some of the touchpad configurations.

I hear you can improve the touchpad significantly if you mess with the touchpad settings.

Most people hate on the new touchpad based on the following logic:

Assume A: The smooth touchpad worked well.
Assume B: The textured touchpad does not work well.
Assume C: Default settings were not changed.

Given A and B, it would be intuitive to isolate the new texture is the problem. However, with premise C, one can also ascertain that the touchpad settings are the issue. Most often, it is rather the touchpad settings rather than the texture itself, yet most people jump to the erroneous conclusion because it is the most noticeable change.
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Re: new T410

#8 Post by akal » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:44 pm

Lenovo took good care of me by sending a new keyboard 1 day air. it cured the problem as the left mouse button was intermittent. I don't think any other company treats claims this well.

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Re: new T410

#9 Post by Colonel O'Neill » Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:11 pm

Oops, you said you didn't use the trackpad... My bad. :oops:

Anyway, it's good to hear your problem has been fixed so quickly! Keep the original keyboard; once this one gets shiny, you can just swap the keycaps on them :P
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Re: new T410

#10 Post by rjoudrey » Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:01 pm

Colonel O'Neill wrote:It might be a specific browser problem, or it might just be some of the touchpad configurations.

I hear you can improve the touchpad significantly if you mess with the touchpad settings.

Most people hate on the new touchpad based on the following logic:

Assume A: The smooth touchpad worked well.
Assume B: The textured touchpad does not work well.
Assume C: Default settings were not changed.

Given A and B, it would be intuitive to isolate the new texture is the problem. However, with premise C, one can also ascertain that the touchpad settings are the issue. Most often, it is rather the touchpad settings rather than the texture itself, yet most people jump to the erroneous conclusion because it is the most noticeable change.
Actually the textured trackpad works fine, very sensitive to touch. For some reason it does not like to kick into scroll mode consistently.

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