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==Disabling Touchpad== |
==Disabling Touchpad== |
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Instructions from a [http://www.mail-archive.com/devel@lists.laptop.org/msg20524.html mailing list post]. |
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In [[Terminal Activity]], to disable the touchpad, enter the command |
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xsetpointer -c "OLPC ALPS HGPK" |
xsetpointer -c "OLPC ALPS HGPK" |
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To enable the touchpad, enter the command |
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xsetpointer +c "OLPC ALPS HGPK" |
xsetpointer +c "OLPC ALPS HGPK" |
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You don't need to be [[root]] in either case. |
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==PenTablet Software Support== |
==PenTablet Software Support== |
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Revision as of 14:56, 16 September 2010
The original XO-1 came equipped with a unique dual-mode pointing device. It functioned both as a conventional trackpad (the capactive-sensitive "Glide Sensor") and as a graphics tablet (the pressure-sensitive "Pen Tablet"). Starting in early 2009 this dual-mode pad is replaced by a regular trackpad without tablet support [1].
Basic information about how the touchpad is intended to be used can be found in the Human Interface Guidelines.
Hardware Specification
The hardware was manufactured by ALPS Electric. The specification (File:KGDMFA001-non-confidential.pdf) may require Acrobat reader with Japanese font package also installed for successful viewing and printing). See http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2007-August/006080.html for missing details.
Disabling Touchpad
Instructions from a mailing list post.
In Terminal Activity, to disable the touchpad, enter the command
xsetpointer -c "OLPC ALPS HGPK"
To enable the touchpad, enter the command
xsetpointer +c "OLPC ALPS HGPK"
You don't need to be root in either case.
PenTablet Software Support
No PenTablet support is planned at this time, and support is disabled in present kernels. However, it is possible to use the resistive touchpad from userspace without kernel support.