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Magic Trackpad Issue
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Oct 20, 2010, 06:13 PM
 
I installed the new Magic Trackpad from Apple. However, after installing it, the device only functions like a mouse. I can move it and click but that's it. There is no additional functionality nor am I able to configure it in System Preferences or in Bluetooth. It doesn't appear in System Preferences and Bluetooth only allows me to connect and disconnect. Any ideas?

Running Mac OS 10.5.8 on a Mac Mini.

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Oct 20, 2010, 06:22 PM
 
It requires 10.6.4 or later.
     
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Oct 21, 2010, 01:54 AM
 
Wow. That's bogus.

It works in frigging Windows XP.
     
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Oct 21, 2010, 02:05 AM
 
Don't even get me started on iPhone 4.
     
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Oct 21, 2010, 03:24 AM
 
The iPhone 4 needs Snow Leopard?
     
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Nov 10, 2010, 12:49 PM
 
Try Better Touch Tool? I used it on my Magic Mouse and it unlocked so much possibilities!
     
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Nov 10, 2010, 01:15 PM
 
Snow Leopard is only $29. Try it.
     
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Nov 10, 2010, 01:16 PM
 
USB Overdrive is supposed to get an update soon to work with the Magic Mouse. Might be a good solution when it's updated.
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