Disabling the UltraNav pointing device and using an external mouse

If you attach an external mouse to a USB connector, you can use the external mouse simultaneously with the TrackPoint pointing device and the touch pad.

Disabling the TrackPoint or the touch pad

To disable the TrackPoint or the touch pad, do the following:

1.Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse UltraNav.

2.To disable the TrackPoint pointing device, clear the check box for Enable TrackPoint. To disable the touch pad, clear the check box for Enable TouchPad.

3.Click OK.

Note: You can also change the UltraNav pointing device settings by clicking the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area. If you cannot see the UltraNav icon, click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.

Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area

For easy access to the UltraNav properties, you can enable the display of the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area.

To enable the display of the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area, do the following:

1.Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound Mouse.

2.In the Mouse Properties window, click the UltraNav tab.

3.Select the check box for Show UltraNav icon on the system tray.

4.Click OK.

You can now change the properties of the UltraNav pointing device by clicking the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area.

Note: If you cannot see the UltraNav icon, click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.

Power management

When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.

Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries. Mobility has revolutionized business by allowing you to take your work wherever you go. With ThinkPad batteries, you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.

Checking the battery status

The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.

The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors:

• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.

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Lenovo E535, E435 Adding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area, Power management, Checking the battery status

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