Just got new trackpad. When I turn on my mac (not wake it up), track pad does not function for a few seconds, during which, cursor doesn't move. Is this normal?

Thanks Seventy One.

I think I've got everything set up ok - but I'll check. With regards shutting down/putting to sleep - I live in the UK, so things like plumbing and electricals are not what you'd call advanced. When asleep, the computer will suddenly wake up if the kettle turns off (sometimes) or if various other electrical appliances turn on or off. I think the electrical bloke refered to it as 'leakage current'. The result being, I'd waltz upstairs and discover that my computer was on when it shouldn't be. Need a surge protector I think - but again, this is the UK; things don't seem to work how they should.

Any road, I'll check my settings. Nice talking to you.

Cheers!

Oh, and, Seventy One - just seen that you live in Kent. Well...things are a tad more civilized over there (it'd be hard for them not to be. TTFN

Actually, I'm in a place called 'Grays' not far from Lakeside in Essex (innit). And I actually purchased a surge protector yesterday. Haven't plumbed it it yet, though. As it goes, didn't think it was too good an idea to keep turning the mac on and off. I'm learning - albeit slowly. TTFN

Thank you, Mr H. Input greatly appreciated.

Name dropper (also, if you ever have cause to actually get off at Grays, make sure you have your inoculations - chavism and innititis is rife this time of year). (Also also - don't sound like a snob, do I?)

Sorry, that should have read: '...are rife'.