Magic Trackpad Power Off?

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Magic Trackpad Power Off?

Just got a Magic Trackpad. Downloaded the software update and everything is working great. I even read the manual.

The manual says how to power on - it talks about turning the trackpad off when not using it, but it doesn't say how to power it off. I'm asking because I'd like to carry it around when traveling and I don't want the battery drained when it's in my bag.

Anyone know how to turn the power off, other than removing the batteries?

Message was edited by: Rudy

iPhone 3GS - MacBookPro5,5 -MacBook3,1 - iMac11,1 - Macmini2,1, Mac OS X (10.6.4), First computer: 128K Macintosh OS1.1 - Feb 1984

Posted on Jul 30, 2010 3:43 PM

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Rudy Author

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Jul 30, 2010 4:31 PM in response to Scorpie

Thanks, that did it. I held down the power button until the green light went out and got the "Trackpad Off" message on the screen.

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Jul 30, 2010 5:27 PM in response to Rudy

Just a quick question - how are you finding it as compared to the macbook trackpads??

I've been waiting FOREVER!! for this to come out for the iMac - just wanted to be sure it works every bit as good as it sounds.

Unfortunately can't give it a go in an Apple store here as they don't seem to have a demo model 😟

Thanks!

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Rudy Author

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Jul 30, 2010 6:12 PM in response to PaulSimonds85

I'm pretty pleased. I've been a trackball user for my desktop machine and never really warmed up to the magic mouse. I like the change Apple made to the trackpads with the MacBook Pros - single glass pad - and the Magic Track Pad is very familiar. I like the larger size. And it just looks cool.

I've slid my trackball aside and turned off my Magic Mouse to give the TrackPad a go. So far, very favorable. I'll report back after a few days.

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Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM in response to Rudy

I just received trackpad, Followed directions to install, can move cursor can not get into it to program gestures. I have been talking to tier two support and engineering all afternoon. Their recommendation fresh install of operating system on other partition update to 10.4 then reinstall trackpad, still downloading updates. Not very happy it works but it doesn't , it sees it but can not be programed to do what they say it will, may have to go back to my wacoom tablet, it does even more but takes up more room on desk, it the trackpad is better than unmagic mouse.

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jgreff

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Aug 2, 2010 7:01 PM in response to PaulSimonds85

I love mine - it's bigger than the trackpad on the MBP. And, now that I know how to turn it off the rapid-fire auto connect that prevented me from using my regular trackpad nightmare won't drive me batty again. One thing I noticed is the smoothness (I have the moshi palm guard and track pad protector on my MBP). It makes everything so effortless - really!! And this is from a long-time MS trackball explorer user (since the beginning), but no longer. It's a purchase I'll never regret!

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Scorpie

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Jul 30, 2010 4:20 PM in response to Rudy

I'm just taking a guess, but if it's anything like the Wireless Aluminum Keyboard, you probably just have to hold down the power a while.

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Answer 7

Jul 30, 2010 9:05 PM in response to fireman604

Did you run software update to install the drivers?

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