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Synaptics® PS/2 Port TouchPad Update (Windows 7 64bit)

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    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVE17115FDB

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs an updated version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update software to resolve the following issues:
    • The edge of the touch pad is unresponsive
    • The tap zones do not work regardless of the software settings
    • The Pointing function does not work after several four-finger flicks
    • Left-hand and right-hand settings are inverted after the computer resumes from sleep or hibernation modes
    • The left-hand and right-hand settings become reversed after returning from Standby or Hibernate power states
    • Two-finger and three-finger functions are now explained correctly in the Help file

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000600615.exe

    File Version

    • 16.0.1.6

    File Size

    • 89.32 MB

    Release Date

    • 12-04-2012

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    Important: Before installing this update, the current version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port ClickPad must be uninstalled.

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    How to uninstall the current version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port ClickPad software

    1. Click "Start" then click "Control Panel"
    2. Click "Uninstall a Program"
    3. Click the "Synaptics Pointing Device Driver", then click "Uninstall", or double click "Synaptics Pointing Device Driver" to uninstall the current driver software
    4. Read the uninstallation instructions and then click "OK"
    5. At the "Close all open applications, then restart Windows®" dialog box, click "OK"
    6. Click "Start" and select "Restart" to restart the computer and complete the uninstallation

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000600615.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600615.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    6. At the "Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update Ver. 16.0.1.6 " screen, click "Next".
    7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    8. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
    9. At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Update is complete.