There are several methods to activate the touchpad of Dell Inspiron 14, and you can choose the appropriate method according to your needs and computer model: 1. Use shortcut keys
Most Dell laptops support turning on or off the touchpad through keyboard shortcuts. For the Dell Inspiron 14, you can try pressing both the "Fn" key and another key with a touchpad icon at the same time. This key with a touchpad icon may be one of the function keys F1, F2, F3, etc., and the specific key positions may vary depending on the computer model. You can check the function key identification on the keyboard, find the key with touchpad icon and try it out. 2. Use system settings
In Windows systems, you can also manage touchpads through system settings. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Click on the "Start" icon in the bottom right corner of the computer and select "Settings".
Enter the "Devices" or "Bluetooth and Devices" options.
Find and click on the "touchpad" settings.
Here, you can visually see the current status of the touchpad and turn it on or off by clicking the corresponding switch. 3. Using the Control Panel
For certain versions of Windows systems, you can also enable the touchpad through the control panel. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Click the 'Start' button and search for 'Control Panel'.
Select 'Hardware and Sound', then click on the 'Mouse' option.
In the mouse properties window, you may need to search for "device settings" or similar options to find and enable the touchpad. 4. Using Device Manager
You can also manage the touchpad through the Device Manager. The specific operation steps are as follows:
In Windows, right-click on "This Computer" and select "Manage".
Click on "Device Manager" and then find the touchpad device.
Right click on the touchpad device and select 'Enable'. If the touchpad is already enabled, this option may not be available. 5. Check the driver program
If none of the above methods can enable the touchpad, it may be because the driver is not installed correctly or is damaged. At this point, you can try visiting the Dell official website to download and install the latest touchpad driver. matters needing attention
Different models of Dell Inspiron 14 may have differences in design and functionality, so the above methods may need to be adjusted according to specific circumstances.
If you encounter difficulties during the operation, it is recommended to refer to the computer's user manual or contact Dell's official customer service for more specific guidance.
Opening the touchpad of Dell Inspiron 14 can be achieved through various methods such as shortcut keys, system settings, control panel, device manager, etc. You can choose the appropriate method for operation according to your own needs and computer model.