tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post8196859789158968904..comments2024-03-07T23:51:52.003-05:00Comments on techieNetizen's Web Log: Dell XPS 15z Multitouch Gestures: User guideTechNetizenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-68765417260019660322012-04-01T21:28:54.504-04:002012-04-01T21:28:54.504-04:00Hi! First, thanks for making this guide, it was re...Hi! First, thanks for making this guide, it was really helpful. Second, you can middle click by having a finger on each clicker and clicking (it'll only physically click on one side for some reason but it registers that you have the two fingers down). I'm really thankful for this because i'm super dependent on middle clicking but i don't use a mouse.<br />btw i have a dell XPS 13, idk if it varies too much between different laptops but i guess it might.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-75117316209463407162012-01-22T03:51:43.564-05:002012-01-22T03:51:43.564-05:00May be you can right click on the system tray cypr...May be you can right click on the system tray cypress icon and open the window.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-44502497402308892982012-01-21T20:02:27.820-05:002012-01-21T20:02:27.820-05:00I am not getting the cypress Window which i can se...I am not getting the cypress Window which i can see at the first post of this thread.,,,, can you please help me with that? & also i am not able to find the disable touchpad option when i have a mouse hooked up with my laptop. I am using XPS 15Z.varunisticianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565223431729107669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-46805982583013500882012-01-03T11:59:10.837-05:002012-01-03T11:59:10.837-05:00Thanks for your feedback about the post and your t...Thanks for your feedback about the post and your tip on backward 3D flip. Cypress touchpad on XPS15z has some limitations compared to MBP. But I hope you'll enjoy your new laptop.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-17142636725379983982012-01-03T03:50:43.978-05:002012-01-03T03:50:43.978-05:00oops, I meant shift button in above postoops, I meant shift button in above postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-32424741754797721082012-01-03T02:18:13.792-05:002012-01-03T02:18:13.792-05:00Hi, thanks for the touchpad instructions. The xps ...Hi, thanks for the touchpad instructions. The xps 15z was my first laptop ever (lol) and my command of the touchpad was rather embarrassing in front of my MBP friends until i came across your blog. Also your tip about turning the function keys into multimedia keys in your review on the Dell site was very helpful too!<br /><br />I don't know if you've found out already as it's not really that important but i just found that to scroll backwards in the 3D perspective screen, you have to hold down the tab button while tapping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-41416973308514033472011-12-21T11:47:22.553-05:002011-12-21T11:47:22.553-05:00Ok, I see. Well, I'm not sure whether Cypress ...Ok, I see. Well, I'm not sure whether Cypress touchpad can do the same. Right and left click is done by the conventional two buttons near the touchpad. You have limited choices to change it. No middle click option or multiple taps are recognized as far as I know. It would have been nice to have those features considering the premium price of these laptops. <br /><br />Hope that helps in your purchase decision. But if you ask in Dell forum, you might get an authentic expert opinion.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-24486939382539731532011-12-21T00:10:27.672-05:002011-12-21T00:10:27.672-05:00Thanks for your reply! I agree that using a mouse...Thanks for your reply! I agree that using a mouse would be more efficient sometimes. I use one at work as well. But sometimes when desktop space is limited, good touchpad and touchpad software will be night and day for a good user experience. I write code at work, and sometimes I would prefer reaching for the touchpad instead of the mouse when I have to constantly go back to my keyboard.<br /><br />Anway, I might not have clearly asked my question so I apologize for the confusion. I am referring to tapping 1 finger translate into a left click. Tapping 2 fingers would translate into a right click. Tapping 3 fingers would translate into a middle click. These few features are normal for most laptop gestures using the Elantech touch pad drivers and Mac's own multitouch software. Programmalbe functions vary for the 3 finger tap between the 2 though. So far my research shows that Elantech is second to Mac's touchpad multitouch software, if not better for more flexibility to what you can do with those taps.<br /><br />I was wondering if the Cypress drivers could do the same.Haohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710405009554082306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-82187523437255147072011-12-20T23:05:50.072-05:002011-12-20T23:05:50.072-05:00Hi Hao, Good to know you find this post interestin...Hi Hao, Good to know you find this post interesting. It's not tapping, but two finger scrolling and three/four finger swiping movements as I described. Sorry, I'm not aware of a middle button option or programmable option for XPS 15z. It would have been cool to have that option. For work, I use an advanced programmable Logitech mouse which is not only extremely efficient and fast but also less tiring for my wrist.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-61570258384752757872011-12-20T19:46:58.519-05:002011-12-20T19:46:58.519-05:00Hi, nice article. Very helpful information. I...Hi, nice article. Very helpful information. I'm looking to buy a new lappy and is considering the 15z. A good touchpad is definitely an important criteria for me. Could you please comment on the tapping a little more? For instance, does it support 2 and 3 finger taps? If so, what type of functionality can you assign to it? <br /><br />I am using a MSI laptop right now and I am able to program my 3 finger tap to be a middle button click (which triggers loading a link to a new tab in a browser). Is this able to do the same?<br /><br />Thank you in advance for you help. :)Haohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710405009554082306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-72700561687970526102011-10-19T20:05:51.318-04:002011-10-19T20:05:51.318-04:00@Scott Prinster: It's unfortunate that you are...@Scott Prinster: It's unfortunate that you are not able to use the advanced touchpad functions. I guess some software/driver installed(any mouse software/driver, gaming console etc) to your laptop has some conflict with Cypress touchpad. By the way, did you try reinstalling the latest Cypress drivers after that?TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-31323259215753846342011-10-19T15:36:55.839-04:002011-10-19T15:36:55.839-04:00I was careful to check that I had not reversed the...I was careful to check that I had not reversed the button functions on the touchpad, because that was the first possibility that came to mind. I came across a solution that is imperfect but far better than any other I've tried. Uninstalling the Cypress Touchpad driver forced it to default back to the Windows driver, and the touchpad is now working much, much better. This means losing the multifinger gestures, but I wasn't using those anyway. I definitely recommend this solution for others who have been frustrated with the same problem.Scott Prinsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497668485187266328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-71063445183916995492011-10-12T22:33:43.664-04:002011-10-12T22:33:43.664-04:00@Patronza: Thanks for sharing your experience. Som...@Patronza: Thanks for sharing your experience. Somehow it was already enabled as default option in my firefox settings.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-78115776760566535482011-10-12T06:43:19.765-04:002011-10-12T06:43:19.765-04:00to ENABLE SMOOTH SCROLLING in Firefox using the 2-...to ENABLE SMOOTH SCROLLING in Firefox using the 2-finger gesture:<br /><br />Options -> Advanced<br />General tab, then go to the browsing section.<br />Tick Smooth Scrolling<br /><br />Hope this helps all those Firefox users out there :)Patronzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756117930409834953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-52960707320207627942011-09-26T11:32:08.687-04:002011-09-26T11:32:08.687-04:00@Scott: I'm sorry to here the problem you have...@Scott: I'm sorry to here the problem you have. May be this is not the case, but it seems like your buttons are reversed(?). Try click with right button and drag to select text in a browser or somewhere.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-3191690724272832602011-09-26T10:35:29.310-04:002011-09-26T10:35:29.310-04:00I have to echo anonymous' concern immediately ...I have to echo anonymous' concern immediately above. When I click with the left button and drag on the trackpad, either to select text or to pull the window scroll button, it pops up a context menu that is very difficult to close. I've deselected all of the multi-finger gestures, but I haven't figured out how to stop this VERY frustrating behavior. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated!Scott Prinsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497668485187266328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-33413471714695299832011-08-27T20:09:55.247-04:002011-08-27T20:09:55.247-04:00I found that two fingers on the trackpad + left bu...I found that two fingers on the trackpad + left button click = right button click. I find I inadvertently do this all the time and it is actually quite annoying. There doesn't seem to be way to disable it in the settings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-34401773426610721912011-08-15T12:00:57.061-04:002011-08-15T12:00:57.061-04:00@Armand: You're welcome. WiFi card is working ...@Armand: You're welcome. WiFi card is working perfect for me so far. I too read some reviews about the WiFi issues. May be they got some defective pieces.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-64984898199625628252011-08-15T11:54:22.151-04:002011-08-15T11:54:22.151-04:00Thanks for all the great information. Have you had...Thanks for all the great information. Have you had any problems with the WiFi card in this laptop? I have just ordered one and read that a few people had issues.Armand Cernahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709045814496157887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-84282135006520376762011-07-19T23:44:34.756-04:002011-07-19T23:44:34.756-04:00@Anonymous and knoobs: Thanks for your nice words....@Anonymous and knoobs: Thanks for your nice words.<br /><br />@knoobs: Are you sure the other Dell laptop you mentioned uses Cypress touchpad? I guess the middle button option is available with Synaptic one. AFAIK, Cypress doesn't provide middle button option with the current drivers. SorryTechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-68367593014051122862011-07-19T23:15:05.280-04:002011-07-19T23:15:05.280-04:00I was just looking for a guide on all the gestures...I was just looking for a guide on all the gestures and not only did you do a great job of that but you absolutely nailed the problem with the two finger zoom being problematic when all you want to do is scroll down. Been having exactly that problem so now I've disabled zoom as well and have never looked back haha. <br /><br />One thing I wanted to ask was how do you enable middle click by pressing both buttons on the trackpad. On other Dell laptops you've been able to go to mouse properties and choose this option but it's not there under mouse properties on the 15z! A minor thing but hopefully you might know how to enable middle click? Thanks in advance!knoobsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-44416964575144210962011-07-06T18:06:02.422-04:002011-07-06T18:06:02.422-04:00Thank you very much for your help. It is very help...Thank you very much for your help. It is very helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-6827266001584125022011-06-30T02:04:53.571-04:002011-06-30T02:04:53.571-04:00@Anton: Sorry to hear that Cypress multitouch didn...@Anton: Sorry to hear that Cypress multitouch didn't work well for you. As far as my experience goes, I'm pretty happy with the 2-finger scrolling. I'm using the drives shipped with the laptop. <br /><br />@Anonymous: I'm glad that my post helped you. Dell was disappointing in putting a clear manual. They should have put a youtube video explaining the multitouch trackpad usage like Apple did.<br /><br />@trackman: You're welcome. Ya, that would be a great feature to have. But I'm not aware of such an option with the current drivers. May be Cypress/Dell will roll out a new driver set with more advanced features soon.TechNetizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128279730144428754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-38448174600681891822011-06-29T16:29:40.074-04:002011-06-29T16:29:40.074-04:00hello
thanks for the info, is there any way atall ...hello<br />thanks for the info, is there any way atall you can add 2 finger right click, that would make this pad / laptop perfect! :)trackmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581060207164109711.post-11783114759393624762011-06-25T11:16:01.372-04:002011-06-25T11:16:01.372-04:00Thank You So much it really helped since there'...Thank You So much it really helped since there's no manual saying what all the gestures were, thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com