I just got a new laptop and i have been having some problems with my touch pad help?

I just bought a new Dell laptop and my mouse (when i use the touch pad) sometimes doesnt want to move. Like it will go really slow and when i tap my finger on it (to click on something) it will take a little while for it to work. I turned my touch pad sensitivity to the lightest setting possible and it didnt seem to help. If i restart my computer the problem goes away but i would really like to know if there is another way i could fix it. Thanks.