Lenovo ThinkPad 560Z Notebook PC Model 560Z manual

Title: C79FPMST CreationDate: 06/22/98 12:26:52

Attaching External Mouse, Keypad, and Keyboard

Disabling the TrackPoint


The	TrackPoint is			designed	to	work	simultaneously		with	another
pointing		device	(such as		a mouse)		attached	to	the	system.
some	mouse types			require	the	TrackPoint to		be	disabled be
can	use	them,	such as:

A mouse that is not fully compatible with the PS/2 mouse connected to the external-input-device connector

A mouse connected to the serial connector

A mouse connected to the USB connector

To disable the TrackPoint:

1Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.

See “ThinkPad Configuration Program” on page 25.

2

3

Click on theTrackPoint

( ) button.

Click onAuto-Disablefor the TrackPoint.

This setting automatically disables the TrackPoint wheneve mouse is connected to the external-input-device connector no external mouse is connected, the TrackPoint is enable

If you use a mouse connected to the serial connector

connector, you need toDisableselect,insteadAuto-ofDisable

.

Chapter 2. Extending the Features of Your51 Computer

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Lenovo ThinkPad 560Z Notebook PC Model 560Z manual Disabling the TrackPoint, 1Start the ThinkPad Configuration program

Contents

Title C79FPMST CreationDate 06/22/98 June First1998 Iii Thank You for Selecting an IBM ThinkPad 560Z Computer Functional Highlights Communication Vi IBM ThinkPad 560Z Users Reference Contents Your Connector Appendix B. Handling Tips Getting Service Index IBM ThinkPad 560Z Users Reference About This Icons Used in This Book Below Safety InformationThis Must Used With Or short-circuit NotDo not Trash That Getting Familiar with Your Computer Front View Identifying the Hardware Features Drive PortCard Slots Card Eject Rear View Bottom View with Battery Installed Each Icon System-Status Indicators TheShift ColorScrLk 1Open the cover on the external-diskette-drive connect Functions of Your ComputerAttaching the External Diskette Drive External diskette drive External-diskette-drive connector TrackPoint Keyboard Functions Buttons Your Computer Cap PgDn Fn KeyPgUp Fn Key Lock Function Icon Key Combination + PgDn Key Numeric Keypad To enable or disable NumericHold Keypad, Shiftpressand Then Power Computer. Hold Until Easy-Setup menu appears Easy-SetupChange Using the arr Keys TrackPoint Click Icon ThinkPad Utility Programs Changing the Screen Color If you Are going to use a Simple Boot Flag functionWill Resources Initialize Click onOK to save the changesCancel or toon cancel them 1Click Easy-Setup Themenu Click on one of the following Power-Onin the submenu Move Cursor Network in the submenu Save Changes Configuration ThinkPad Configuration ProgramFor Windows ThinkPad Device Manager ThinkPad 1Click onStart at the bottom corner of the screen MoveThen click on For Windows NT View Angle Users Guide Online Users GuideLibrary Here to Backing Up Your System Recovery CDDiskette Factory ThinkPad Customization Board ConfigSafeThinkPad Web Site or Bulletin To replace the battery pack, do as follows Replacing the Battery Pack Turn the computer over again then power on Replacing the Battery Pack Extending the Features of Your Computer Click onTrackPoint Properties Setting Press-to-SelectCustomizing the TrackPoint Clickthe Pace stick TowardLight Touch Setting Sensitivity Increasing Memory Computer by installingdual ainline memory module Dimm Installing the Dimm Install the Dimm into the memory slot For example, if you install 32-MB Total Memory Size How to CalculateRemoving the Dimm Increasing Memory Any Shock Not Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveRepairedYou. should not replace it often Drop Computer Right-side up, Power Keypad KeyboardOr Numeric Mouse Keyboard Mouse External Keyboard Attaching an External Keyboard and Mouse Space Saver Keyboard Using Disabling the TrackPoint 1Start the ThinkPad Configuration program Attaching an External Monitor OrExternal Restart the computer to make the changes effective Resolutions, Color Depths, and Frame TheRates External monitorLCD orLCD + External Display ResolutionDepth Color Installing a PC Card Upper slot Lower slot TheOnline Users Guide 1Stop Card Removing the PC Card PC Card slot CursorSettingsto1Insert OnStart Outlet Release the telephone jack socket Card Modem Users Guide You can also attachThinkPad the560 Port Replicator Using a Port ReplicatorThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature Off Power is turned offYou Can Dock Enabling the CardBus Sockets For1Click On Start , move Then Click Using a Port Replicator Protecting Your Computer Power-on password Using PasswordsHard-disk-drive password Computer goes off standby check box in the Power Other passwords Entering a PasswordSupervisor password 1Start Easy-Setup 1Type Your PasswordPower-on Key HDD Click Type of password You want to setType Your Desired Appropriate Password Your password is set Reset Do Not Forget Your PasswordNo way Hard For a Power-On Password or Hard-Disk-Drive Password Changing or Removing a Password Enter Enter the supervisor password For a Supervisor PasswordSelectPassword On the menu Then Enter press SelectPower on Removing a Power-On Password with Supervisor Authority SelectRestart Press Enter Again Click Entering Your Personal Data Using the Personalization Editor Editor Open thePersonalization Editor Draw Image or Color Background Personalization Editor WindowSelect File ThenAttribute . SpecifyWidth a Menu Deleting the Personalization WindowWindow then follow Instructions On the window Data Using Locks Using the Security Screw Using the Security Screw Solving Computer Problems Questions Frequently Asked Questions AndThinkPad ThinkPad Configuration Frequently Asked Questions How How Can Use Disable Orauto disableBut Then Desk? How can I set List All the drivers in aDoes It? How Can Load How can I maximize battery life?On my computer? Drivers for This Using the Recovery CD on Entering Suspend Mode TimerConsiderations Shut Down Notification OnStartBoxOptions On theDevice Manager SelectProperties For OS/2 Warp For DOS Type16550A PS2 Disk TheCritical Using Power ManagementUsing a PC Card Microphone USB Connector ConsiderationCardWizard Consideration Accessories Entertainment Using the NetMeeting Software If a Troubleshooting GuideFunction-related Occurs Troubleshooting Charts Yes Or MessagesMessage Charts 2xx Have Computer Serviced Video Error Action Messages Codes or Problem Action Input Problems PS/2 ProblemsHibernation Value ComputerThis Now Problem LCD Problems Diskette-drive-in-use Indicator ProblemsBattery Problems Infrared ProblemsHard-Disk-Drive Problem Bus Cursor toSettings andControl Panel IRQ Card EitherTone dialing DialingClick onAdvanced Click onPC Card Slots Port Printer Problem External Monitor Problems Replicator InSettings hePort Get Bus Click onMIDI/Joystick Port Problems COM3 , orCOM4 For Windows NT Other Problems Software Problems Temporarily Environment Easy-Setup Testing Your Computer Select theTest icon then selectStart theicon or press Using the Diskette Factory Recovering Lost or Damaged SoftwareUsing the ThinkPad Customization CD ThinkPad 560 then Using the ThinkPad Customization CD News UpdatesGetting Started System Customization 9Press Restart Using the Recovery CD Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 137 Getting Service About Your Warranty Option List Information on Your Computer Problem Recording Sheet Help by Telephone Customer Support and ServiceHelp by ThinkPad Web Site World ThinkPad EasyServ Fax Information Electronic Support Services Prodigy Use Support and Service Client Support Line Purchasing Additional ServicesEnhanced PC Support Line Network and Server Support Line Ordering Support Line Services Warranty and Repair Services Ordering Publications Obtaining IBM Operating System UpdatesGetting Update Diskettes Features Appendix A. Features and Specifications External interface Features External Diskette DriveMB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette Specifications SpecificationsSize Environment IBM Power Cords IBM Power CordsUsed Number Countries Cords IBM Power Cords Handling Tips Appendix B. Handling Tips157 ThinkPad Dos Ruggedized Mobile Computers Battery Head Thighs Ergonomics Information Handling Tips Product Warranty Appendix C. Product Warranty and NoticesService 161 Liability Extent of Warranty Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions Trademarks Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emission Notices European Community Directive Conformance Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance StatementAvis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie Canada 167 Glossary Dimm Midi Prompt 171 Index EDO Dram Online Users Guide, using Screen Problem 119 Index