Frequently asked questions
How can I use an external mouse when I am at my desk, but then use
the TrackPoint when I am away from my desk?
For a serial mouse:
To use a serial mouse, do as follows:
1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2. Connect the serial mouse.
3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
4. Click the TrackPoint button.
5. Select Disable.
6. Click OK.
To use the TrackPoint again, do as follows:
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
2. Click the TrackPoint button.
3. Select Enable.
4. Click OK.
5. Disconnect the serial mouse.
For an external mouse other than a serial mouse or a PS/2 mouse:
To use an external mouse, do as follows:
1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Connect the external mouse.
4. Turn on the computer.
The TrackPoint is automatically disabled.
To use the TrackPoint again, do as follows:
1. Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Disconnect the external mouse.
4. Turn on the computer.
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