Questions & Answers for Magic Trackpad
376 Questions from the Community
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Do i need to switch trackpad off, or does it "go to sleep" when not in use
- Asked by Patrick J T from Halifax
- Dec 26, 2012
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I already answered my own question. The answer is YES, it does.
I missed this in the leaflet which comes with the Trackpad it's there on Page 7- Answered by Patrick J T from Halifax
- Dec 28, 2012
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does the magic trackpad work with leopard?
- Asked by Teon B from New York
- Feb 22, 2012
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No, you need snow leopard or lion or mountain lion.
- Answered by Granville H from Lexington
- Mar 17, 2012
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How does this perform with games?
How does the trackpad perform in terms of games, especially first person shooters? I am considering returning my Magic Mouse and replacing it with the trackpad, is this a good idea if I game alot?
- Asked by Chris M from Evergreen
- Dec 28, 2010
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I wouldn't recommend it. I have tried using the track pad for gaming and it works ok for most situations, but is very awkward when trying to track while clicking. A mouse is much better suited for these situations.
- Answered by Matthew S from Fairfax
- May 5, 2011
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why is magic trackpad better than the large pad built into my new macbook pro?
I'm trying to decide between a magic mouse and the magic trackpad. I have some frustrations with the built in pad and thought the mouse would solve those problems, but in reading other responses to questions now I'm not so sure. So, what is the difference between the magic trackpad and the 3"x4" built in pad?
- Asked by Pam R from Huntington Woods
- Feb 11, 2012
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It is better than your trackpad in your macbook pro because it is bigger so you can drag things across your screen without having to drop it
- Answered by Josh S
- Feb 18, 2012
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how do i get software for magic trackpad?
- Asked by Herman A. B from Lexington
- Jul 29, 2010
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Assuming you're already running OS 10.6.4, you may also need to install a separate trackpad update. Go to Support > Downloads, search for "trackpad," then look for the "Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0" download.
- Answered by Anina B from Portland
- Aug 27, 2010
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What are the Magic Trackpad's Dimensions and Weight?
- Asked by Douglas B from Sydney
- Jul 27, 2010
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The device is 5.17 inches long by 5.12 inches wide in dimensions.
- Answered by Janet D from Lake Forest Park
- Jul 27, 2010
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Emulating mouse scroll wheel and wheel button click? And.. Trackpad click-lock for dragging with one finger?
I use SketchUp and use a two-button and scroll-wheel/button mouse. The center wheel controls zoom, but is also a button and when clicked controls orbit/pan/etc. Major workflow requirement. Does the Magicpad emulate this in any way?
ALSO! Majorly important for using the pad with one hand.. My Win laptop has a feature/option (in accessibility options, I believe) that allows you to double-tap to grab a window or object, and the grab locks the click-down action until you click a second time to release it. i.e. You can double tap to start a drag, then pick up your finger and move the item as necessary, then tap again to finish the move. no need to hold your thumb and twist your hand around to move the other finger. I use this a lot. Is this an option as well?- Asked by Don E from Portland
- Jun 6, 2011
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I'm using the Magic Trackpad on a Win7 machine. Two finger swipe emulates the scroll wheel up and down. Ctrl+click emulates clicking the scroll wheel (i.e. opening a link in a new tab, etc.).
The second option you mention is standard functionality for the trackpad (click lock) unless you install 3rd party controllers to allow you to modify the trackpad functionality.
FYI, I had to install Boot Camp (manually) in order to use the Trackpad. There is a great tutorial online to do this.- Answered by Bryan B from Columbus
- Sep 9, 2011
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As advertised this works with Mac, will this work with laptops like MacBook or MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Javier A from New York
- Jul 27, 2010
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The Magic Trackpad requires Mac OS X v10.6.4 or later to run. All MacBook's or MacBook Pro's running on Mac OS X v10.6.4 or later will work with the Apple Magic Trackpad.
- Answered by Theodore S from Neptune Beach
- Jul 27, 2010
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does the magic trackpad turn off automatically when you shut down your imac?
- Asked by Jesus F from Brooklyn
- Jan 19, 2011
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Since it works similar to the magic mouse, it goes to sleep everytime you turn off your Mac, so it could increase battery life and to be ready to work the next time you turn your Mac on! But you turn it off manually too!
Regards,
Mehran.- Answered by Mehran I from Boston
- Apr 4, 2011
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I have a Dell XPS that runs on Windows 7. Can I use this Apple Magic Trackpad with that? Will it perform all its features or will I have to sacrifice?
I have a Dell XPS that runs on Windows 7. Can I use this Apple Magic Trackpad with that? Will it perform all its features or will I have to sacrifice?
- Asked by Mohammad H from Arlington
- Oct 16, 2012
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The Magic Trackpad is not designed to work with Windows 7, unless you run Windows 7 through Bootcamp on a Mac. Apple supplies Windows drivers for most of their peripherals (like the Magic Trackpad) for Bootcamp users who run Windows on a Mac. The answer is therefore no.
- Answered by Fabian M from Moscow
- Oct 19, 2012
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will it work with the i pad
i have a g3 64 wi fi just wondering if it will work i thinking about getting wireless keybord
- Asked by Mikel H from Soquel
- Nov 30, 2010
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no, there is no mouse cursor on an iPad
- Answered by Alistair S
- Feb 21, 2011
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how to select a paragraph or certain items to copy paste on the trackpad
- Asked by Hosien B from Bronx
- Dec 31, 2010
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Use one finger to click down and another finger to drag over the area you want, or just click down and slide your finger over the area. You can set it to control click by using 2 fingers clicking down at the same time. Select your desired task from the popup, and you're set.
After having multi-touch on my MacBook, I can't live without it! It's the first laptop I've owned that I never felt the need to plug in an external mouse.- Answered by Ronald M from Tyrone
- Feb 9, 2011
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No. Since there is not a cursor on the iPhone there is nothing that the Trackpad would control. The same applies to the iPad and iPod Touch.
- Answered by Mark R from Saffron Walden
- Aug 29, 2011
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i have a track pad. On the bottom of it are the white tabs. Can i buy the tabs?
- Asked by Joseph L from Hazlet
- Nov 19, 2012
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Does it work with iPhoto ?
Can it be used in iPhoto to edit photos?
- Asked by Alphonse B from Lunenburg
- Jul 27, 2010
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Yes, if your computer is running Snow Leopard version 10.6.4.
- Answered by Roger K from Santa Clara
- Jul 27, 2010
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does track pad turn itself off to save battery life
- Asked by Adrienne H from Nanoose Bay
- Jun 24, 2011
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-SysPrefs/Bluetooth
-click "Advanaced..." button
-uncheck "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer"
-click "Ok" button
-close SysPrefs
This will allow the Magic Trackpad (and Magic Mouse, Apple Bluetooth keyboard) to go into a deeper power saving mode.
To wake the computer, press the power button once.
(or use the Apple USB keyboard and hit any key)- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Jun 29, 2011
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Can you use the Magic Trackpad with an Apple keyboard that is Wired and Not Wireless?
- Asked by Barry R from Manchester
- Sep 8, 2010
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I have a wired keyboard and use the wireless trackpad and wireless mouse.
- Answered by Daniel F from Burlington
- Sep 8, 2010
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To turn the Magic Trackpad off:
-hold its power button down (right side of trackpad)
until you see the green led (top surface of the trackpad near the power button) go out
-release the power button- Answered by Chris S from San Jose
- Jul 26, 2011
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