Dave Leach
7/29/2003 9:00:00 PM
Is there a known problem with the MouseKeys mode?
I am setting the mouse speed and acceleration using the
Accessibility Options dialog, going to the Mouse tab and
pressing the Settings button. If I set Speed to the
maximum value, regardless of the Acceleration value, the
mouse cursor jumps unexpectantly when changing directions.
Problem replication instructions:
- Using Windows XP, Version 2002, SP1.
- Enable MouseKeys: Press Left-Shift + Left-Alt + NumLock.
- Open Accessibility Options in Control Panel.
- Select Mouse tab and press Settings.
- Set "Top speed" to maximum.
- Set "Acceleration" to any setting, but I used above mid-
range.
- Press OK and then Apply.
- Press NumLock once or twice to enable.
- Position mouse cursor near left edge of display.
- Press and hold number pad key 6 to move cursor to the
right until maximum speed occurs.
- Before cursor reaches right edge of display, release 6.
- Press and hold number pad key 4 to move cursor to the
left.
- NOTE that mouse cursor JUMPS to the RIGHT before moving
to the LEFT.
- Repeat procedure using any direction desired.
This jumping behavior occurs whenever the cursor diection
is changed after the cursor has reached its maximum speed!
The jump always occurs in the opposite direction to the
new desired direction. The jump does not occur if the
maximum speed is not reached.
Is this a known problem?
If yes, is there a fix on the way or a workaround (yeah, I
know, don't set the speed to maximum).
Thanks,
Dave