Description

This document provides a detailed description of Elan Smart-Pad.

Applicable Brands

• ThinkPad
• ideapad

System Is Configured With

ThinkPad and ideapad laptops configured with Elan Smart-Pad

Solution

1. Search for and select Control Panel. Double-click the Multi-finger icon (View by: Large icons) to enter the Elan Smart-Pad interface directly. See Where is Control Panel?

Or double-click Mouse --> click the Elan tab in the Mouse Properties window --> click the Options button to enter the Elan Smart-Pad interface. See fig.1:

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2. Click Copyright. The patent-related information and other overview information will be shown.

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3. Button

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Description
Like other standard notebook touchpads, Smart-PadTM also comes with two clickable buttons that work like ordinary mouse buttons. These buttons can be reconfigured to perform several simultaneous tasks, using the drop-down combo box.

Enable
Click the Enable check box to activate the Smart-PadTM buttons. The configuration drop-down is only available when the check box is clicked.
By default, the check box is clicked (Enabled) and the buttons behave just like ordinary mouse buttons.

Left Button
The default feature is Click/Select. Other available features are Maximize, Page Down, Run, and so on.

Right Button
The default feature is Content Menu. Other available features are Maximize, Page Down, Run, and so on.
To change the default feature for a particular button, simply click the drop-down next to it and select the new feature.

4. Tapping

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Description
Smart-PadTM provides fingertip movements or gesture detection that simulates all mouse button operations as well as other functions to enhance document editing.

Click the check box to enable this feature.

One-finger (Tapping)
One-finger tapping always performs Point/Click/Select functions, which is equivalent to clicking the left mouse button.

Two-Finger
By default, Two-Finger tapping simulates the scroll wheel on a mouse. Additional features such as Maximize, Page Down, and Run are also available.

Three-Finger
By default, Three-Finger tapping simulates the right mouse button. Additional features such as Maximize, Page Down, and Run are also available.

Customizing Two-Finger/Three-Finger tapping
Two-Finger and Three-Finger gestures can be reconfigured to perform other tasks. Click the drop-down arrow to select the task.

5. Edge Scroll

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Description
Edge Scroll allows users to easily scroll windows and applications with the right and bottom edges of the touchpad.

Edge Scroll supports most scrollable applications such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, Internet Explorer, and large digital images. It also works with other scrollable items, such as combo boxes.

Enable
Select the appropriate check box to enable Vertical Scroll or Horizontal Scroll.

If Edge Scroll does not respond, make sure the appropriate check boxes are selected and that the window or item that was clicked is scrollable.

To scroll vertically, tap the right edge of the touchpad and drag your finger up or down. To scroll horizontally, tap the bottom edge of the touchpad and drag your finger left or right.

Scroll Speed
Drag the slider to set the scroll speed.

Note:
Scroll speed slider is operable only when vertical and horizontal scrolling are enabled.

Scroll Area
Drag the slider to set the new scroll area.

Note:
The scroll area slider is operable only when vertical and horizontal scrolling are enabled.

6. Smart-Motion

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Description
Smart-Motion makes it easier for the user to drag objects across the screen or move the pointer across a long distance. Smart-Motion is workable only when Drag and Tapping are enabled.

When the user’s finger reaches the edge of the touchpad, holding the finger on the edge will cause the cursor to move in that direction until the finger is lifted.

Enable
Select the check box to activate Smart-Motion.

Always
Smart-Motion is always enabled.

Only when dragging
Smart-Motion is enabled only for dragging motions.

Motion Speed
Drag the slider to set the Smart-Motion speed.

Note:
Scroll speed slider is operable only when vertical and horizontal scrolling are enabled.

Slow Motion
Slow Motion allows the cursor to move slowly for precise movements and fine positioning. The user can activate Slow Motion by pressing and holding a specific key while moving the pointer.

Setting the specified key
Select the desired key from the combo-box menu.

7. Drag and Drop

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Description
Smart-PadTM also provides a drag and drop feature, which is similar to clicking and holding with the left mouse button. This is done by tapping the pad twice, without removing the fingertip from the pad. The pointer points to the object to be dragged.

Enable
Click the check box to enable this feature.

Release after finger lift
Release the selected object after the finger is lifted from the touchpad.

Tap again to release
Release the selected object by tapping the touchpad again.

Release after time delay
Automatically release the selected objects after the pre-defined time.

Delay Time
Move the slider to define the new delay time.

Note:
This option is only enabled only when the Release after time delay option is also enabled.

8. Palm Tracking

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Description
The PalmTracking feature guards the Smart-PadTM against operations from accidental contact. PalmTracking allows Smart-PadTM to identify and ignore accidental contact, such as palms resting on the touch-pad or brushing against the surface while typing. This helps prevent unwanted pointer movement or click operations.

Adjusting PalmTracking
If the Smart-PadTM exhibits unwanted pointer movement or click operations, increase the PalmTracking sensitivity setting by moving slider to the right (toward Maximum), but not to the extent of losing sensitivity on legitimate touches. If the Smart-PadTM becomes unresponsive to valid touches, decrease the PalmTracking sensitivity setting by moving the slider to the left (toward Minimum).

In addition, right-click the Touchpad icon in the taskbar (sometimes you need to show hidden icons to see the touchpad icon). Find the My Favorites Settings option. Select this option to open it.

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In this interface, add, modify, or delete applications and move them up or down.

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