Setting pointer sensitivity separately for pad and mouse

[Guest]

I use my laptop mostly with the Synaptics touch pad built-in, but sometimes
with a corded or cordless mouse instead (Logitech cordless).

When I plug in the mouse, the pointer moves too fast. If I adjust it to
move slower, I have to adjust it back again when using the pad.

Can I set the pointer speed for the two devices separately? (I don't have
this problem on my work laptop, so it must be possible.)

Would it make a difference if I installed the Logitech software instead of
just relying on plug'n'play?

John

PS I have hp laptop model dv9000ea with Windows XP Media Center Edition, but
the same question applies to another laptop in the house.

 

[R. McCarty]

I'd probably uninstall the Synaptics support software and just use
Logitech SetPoint 3.10 instead. It just depends on which device
(TP or External) you need the most control/customization.

 

[Guest]

I have the same question. Here's my description of what I'd like to do, which
I prepared for Sony technical help (the call-taker was unable to understand
my intent, let alone suggest a way to implement it).

I have a vaio VGN-SZ140P running XPpro. It's about six months old. I use the
built-in touchpad and, when the vaio is on my desk, a separate mouse
(Microsoft wireless notebook optical mouse 4000). Both work fine.

I want to be able to specify different pointer speeds for two different
pointing devices--a slower pointer speed for the wireless notebook optical
mouse 4000, and a faster pointer speed for the built-in touchpad.

I can open the "mouse properties" applet and change the pointer speed, no
problem, works great. But the settings I make in this applet affect both
pointing devices.

Note: On the "buttons" tab in that applet there is a drop-down list titled
"connected device." When the applet starts, "wireless notebook optical mouse
4000" is selected whether or not that mouse is connected to the laptop. I
don't see anything like a "touchpad" item in the drop-down "connected device"
list.

My problem: At the moment, every time I take the vaio off my desk I have to
change the pointer speed so I can efficiently use the built-in touchpad, then
change it back when I'm back on my desk using the wireless mouse.

My hope: I'd like to be able to specify a different pointer speed for the
built-in touchpad. At the monent,Is it possble to create separate pointer
speed settings for the two devices and have windows remember and honor them?

Thanks,
Bryan