erratic cursor

[Guest]

I have a new acer aspire 5710 notebook running vista premium, when typing in
word docs all is fine, but when im on msn, yahoo or any site with a text box
my cursor jumps back between previously typed text. and pls dont think im
touching the pad because i dont. And this is a replacement because it happend
to the first 1 i bought as well.

 

[Merle]

I have a new acer aspire 5710 notebook running vista premium, when typing
in
word docs all is fine, but when im on msn, yahoo or any site with a text
box
my cursor jumps back between previously typed text. and pls dont think im
touching the pad because i dont. And this is a replacement because it
happend
to the first 1 i bought as well.

I have the same problem (had) with my Aspire. I ditched the touchy touch
pad and got a notebook mouse (Logitech V450 laser) works great now. No
more problems. I keep a 9x12 1/8 inch thick plexiglass sheet under my
notebook in the case. works well on my car seat when I'm traveling too.

 

[the wharf rat]

I had a paranoid uncle with Tourette's.

Talk about an erratic cursor!

 

[Steve Thackery]

I have acursor which flies back and forth up and down when typing,I do

not use a mouse nor do I touch the pad,I use mindows xp, any help
appreciated I have been tryin for ages,I am not good on computers,Anton

Due respect, an' all, this only ever happens on laptops with touchpads.

Whether you know it or not, you are generating a 'click' event from the
touchpad, which moves the insertion point to wherever the pointer is
hovering.

Try going into the settings for the touchpad and reducing its sensitivity.
It's the only thing I can suggest.

SteveT