Magic Trackpad

samkirk99 · samkirk99 #1 (**permalink**)

09-19-2010, 06:02 PM

Hi, I just got a magic trackpad and I have it hooked up to my computer, but I can't open up the preferences. I have OS X 10.6.4 and I can find "Trackpad" in my search bar, but when I click on it, it says "You can't open the 'Trackpad' preferences pane because it is not available to you at this time". And then under that it says I may need to attach a device to my computer. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I am getting really frustrated.

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #2 (**permalink**)

09-19-2010, 06:34 PM

I had to pair it to my Mac Mini first. It showed up as a Bluetooth Mouse. After that, I ran Software Update which then showed the needed Magic Tackpad software.

Alternatively, you can download it here:

Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0

oouellette · oouellette #3 (**permalink**)

09-20-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ-linux

Alternatively, you can download it here:

Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0

Yes the update is what you need. What do you think after using it? I had one for about a week and returned it. Great function but instant carpal tunnel for me.

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #4 (**permalink**)

09-20-2010, 06:21 PM

Mine works fine. I only really use it as a remote for my Mac Mini which is my media server and connected to my TV. It works better for running DVD's and other video than:
-Screen sharing via my MBP
-My bluetooth Magic Mouse which I either need to lean way over the coffee table to use, or try to track around on the couch
I haven't had any need to try it for anything else, and it works well - especially on media players like boxee and XBMC.

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Member Since: Jul 02, 2007 Location: Going Galt... Posts: 3,137 Mac Specs: MacBookAir5,2:10.8.3-MacMini3,1:10.8.3-iPhone3,1:6.1.3	09-19-2010, 06:34 PM I had to pair it to my Mac Mini first. It showed up as a Bluetooth Mouse. After that, I ran Software Update which then showed the needed Magic Tackpad software. Alternatively, you can download it here: Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0 ,_____o00o _ //___l__,\____\,__ l_--- \___l---OlllllllO (o)_)-o- (o)_)--o-)_)
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Member Since: Jul 02, 2007 Location: Going Galt... Posts: 3,137 Mac Specs: MacBookAir5,2:10.8.3-MacMini3,1:10.8.3-iPhone3,1:6.1.3	09-20-2010, 06:21 PM Mine works fine. I only really use it as a remote for my Mac Mini which is my media server and connected to my TV. It works better for running DVD's and other video than: -Screen sharing via my MBP -My bluetooth Magic Mouse which I either need to lean way over the coffee table to use, or try to track around on the couch I haven't had any need to try it for anything else, and it works well - especially on media players like boxee and XBMC. ,_____o00o _ //___l__,\____\,__ l_--- \___l---OlllllllO (o)_)-o- (o)_)--o-)_)
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samkirk99 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 19, 2010 Posts: 1	09-19-2010, 06:02 PM Hi, I just got a magic trackpad and I have it hooked up to my computer, but I can't open up the preferences. I have OS X 10.6.4 and I can find "Trackpad" in my search bar, but when I click on it, it says "You can't open the 'Trackpad' preferences pane because it is not available to you at this time". And then under that it says I may need to attach a device to my computer. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I am getting really frustrated.
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