Tablet help

[Baegal]

I'm not sure if this helps in any way, but I'll type this anyway.
I have a Wacom Intuos, so they're not exactly the same, but I've come to find that (most likely just for me)I have to plug the USB part in before my computer is on if I want it to work.
The pen doesn't respond if I try to connect with my computer already on.

I'm not sure what you mean by "touch pad" (a laptop trackpad, or an actual part of the tablet?), but my pen only responds if it's connected while off.
Sorry if this doesn't help--I figured I'd take a shot