IBM OPTIONS TrackPoint, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time This publication was developed for products and services offered...

Page 3: ...he Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 1 8 Installing the Device Driver for OS 2 Version 4 1 9 Installing the Device Driver for DOS Windows 3 1 or OS 2 Version 3 1 10 Uninstalling the TrackPoint Device Driver 1 11 Uninstalling the Device Driver for Windows 98 1 11 Uninstalling the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 1 11 Uninstalling the Device Driver for OS 2 Version 4 1 12 ...

Page 4: ... Information 2 1 Step 1 Problem Solving 2 1 Step 2 Preparing for the Call 2 2 Step 3 Placing the Call to IBM 2 2 Appendix B Product Warranty and Notices 2 3 Notices 2 6 Trademarks 2 6 Electronic Emission Notices 2 7 iv TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide ...

Page 5: ...tion on the IBM Web site at http www pc ibm com register IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information About This Book This manual contains information on the TrackPoint keyboard The manual is divided into the following parts Part 1 Product description and installation use a...

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Page 7: ...s 3 1 and IBM OS 2 Version 3 Any earlier versions of these operating systems are not supported For more information on TrackPoint keyboard features see TrackPoint Keyboard Features on page 1 14 The keyboard option includes TrackPoint keyboard TrackPoint Keyboard Option Diskette Bag of spare caps for the TrackPoint pointing device TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide Note If you are attaching the Track...

Page 8: ...esigned or supported for the following connections 1 Connection of the keyboard to more than one computer 2 Connection of the keyboard to any port other than a PS 2 style mouse port 3 Connection to a serial port of the computer To connect your keyboard 1 Turn off your computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect any keyboard or mouse now attached to the computer 3 Look at the two connectors at t...

Page 9: ...eyboard port 1 5 Insert the connector with the mouse symbol into the computer mouse port 2 6 Turn on your computer and attached peripherals Note If you are not sure of the keyboard or mouse ports refer to your computer documentation Part 1 Installation Instructions 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...to set up the TrackPoint keyboard and the optional mouse for your IBM ThinkPad notebook computer Connecting the Keyboard to a Docking Station or Port Replicator If you are connecting the keyboard to your ThinkPad s docking station or port replicator connect the keyboard using the following steps 1 Turn off your computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect any keyboard or mouse now attached to th...

Page 11: ...eyboard port 1 5 Insert the connector with the mouse symbol into the computer mouse port 2 6 Turn on your computer and attached peripherals Note If you are not sure of the keyboard or mouse ports refer to your computer documentation Part 1 Installation Instructions 1 5 ...

Page 12: ...ngle connector end 1 of the Keyboard Mouse Connector cable to the ThinkPad mouse connector 4 Look at the two connector ends of both the Keyboard Mouse Connector cable and the cable connected to the TrackPoint keyboard On each cable one connector shows a symbol of a keyboard and one shows a symbol of a mouse 5 Attach the cables together keyboard symbol to keyboard symbol 2 and mouse symbol to mouse...

Page 13: ...Select Auto Disable on the pull down menu next to TrackPoint 5 Click on OK to save changes 6 Click on OK to restart the ThinkPad notebook computer Connecting a Mouse to the Keyboard Note If the mouse you are connecting requires additional software the software must be uninstalled for the TrackPoint pointing device to work properly For instructions on how to configure the mouse to function as a sta...

Page 14: ...t Properties window 10 Click on Update Driver 11 Click on Next 12 Place a check in the Display a list of all drivers in a specific location checkbox 13 Click on Next 14 Click on Have Disk 15 Click on OK 16 Click on IBM PS 2 TrackPoint in the displayed list 17 Click on Next 18 If the Update Driver Warning window displays click on Yes 19 Click on Next 20 Click on Finish in the Update Device Driver W...

Page 15: ...ninstall your current mouse support For mouse uninstallation instructions consult the documentation included with your current mouse To install the device driver for OS 2 Version 4 1 Start OS 2 2 Insert the Option Diskette into the diskette drive 3 Double click on the OS 2 System icon on the desktop 4 Double click on the Command Prompts icon 5 Double click on the OS 2 Window icon 6 At the C prompt...

Page 16: ...he IBM PS 2 mouse instead Refer to your operating system documentation for selecting pointing devices Activating the DOS Mode Device Driver To activate the DOS TrackPoint device driver 1 Start the computer 2 Type MOUSE and press Enter This command activates the MOUSE COM program The device driver activation is now complete Activating the TrackPoint Device Driver Automatically in DOS To activate Tr...

Page 17: ...he new settings take effect To uninstall the TrackPoint application for Windows 98 1 On the Taskbar click on the Start button 2 Select Settings Control Panel 3 Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon Then choose IBM TrackPoint Keyboard Support from the displayed list and click on the Add Remove button to uninstall 4 Select OK and restart your computer so the new settings take effect Uninstall...

Page 18: ...n Command Prompts 5 Double click on the OS 2 Window icon 6 At the C prompt type A OS2 install and press Enter The system will take a few moments to download the files 7 Follow the instructions on the screen 8 Place a check in the Delete the installed product and re install checkbox in the Installation Options window and click on Continue 9 Select TrackPoint Support and click on Delete 10 Restart y...

Page 19: ...and remove the keyboard cable from the computer keyboard and mouse ports To disconnect the keyboard from a ThinkPad notebook computer turn off your computer and all attached devices and remove the keyboard cable or the Keyboard Mouse Connector cable from the ThinkPad port Part 1 Installation Instructions 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...tons 2 at the bottom of the keyboard The button on the left side is equivalent to a left mouse button The button on the right side is equivalent to a right mouse button 3 Press to Select if enabled allows you to select an object by pressing down on top of the TrackPoint stick rather than using a left or right mouse button 1 14 TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide ...

Page 21: ... the typing position Rest the heels of your hands on something solid Place either index finger on the stick Rest your thumbs comfortably above the buttons 2 Press gently on the stick in the direction you want the pointer to move away from you to move up the screen and toward you to move down the screen Think of the stick as an extension of your finger Press down only enough to keep your finger fro...

Page 22: ...the TrackPoint icon in the Sys tray on the lower right hand corner of the desktop In OS 2 Version 4 1 Double click on the OS 2 System icon on the desktop 2 Double click on the System Setup icon 3 Double click on the TrackPoint icon Note The screen instructions in the OS 2 Version 4 operating system will be slightly different from the instructions illustrated in this section However OS 2 Version 4 ...

Page 23: ...down on the TrackPoint stick to grab the object Then drag the object by moving the TrackPoint stick Drop the object by releasing the TrackPoint stick Enabling Release to Select When this function is enabled you can click simply by lifting your finger quickly off the TrackPoint stick Release to Select can also help you make a double click When you move the pointer onto an icon and then lift your fi...

Page 24: ... Sensitivity To adjust the sensitivity of the TrackPoint pointing device click on the Sensitivity tab Use the slider to adjust the setting between Firm Touch and Light Touch 1 18 TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide ...

Page 25: ...e of the alternate scrolling methods listed in Choosing a Scrolling Method on page 1 20 Magnifying Glass When Magnifying Glass is enabled you can enlarge a movable area of your display Press the Shift key and then use the TrackPoint stick to move the Magnifying Glass You can click on objects through the Magnifying Glass Change the size of the Magnifying Glass by holding down the Shift key and pres...

Page 26: ... TrackPoint stick Adjusting Mouse Properties in Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 To adjust button configuration double click speed pointer speed or pointer trails in Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 click on Start and select Settings Next select Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon Mouse Properties Note After you make changes on any screen in Mouse Properties in Windows 9...

Page 27: ...g the Cap When the cap 1 on the end of the stick is worn out pull the cap straight off do not twist and replace it with a new one Spare caps are supplied with this option package Faulty Pointer Movement Other equipment might cause electronic interference that hinders the operation of the keyboard pointing device Relocate the equipment or move your computer If the problem continues refer to Appendi...

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Page 29: ...ervice at your location Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative Step 1 Problem Solving You may be able to solve the problem yourself Before calling the HelpCenter please prepare for the call by following these steps 1 If you are having installation or configuration problems refer to the detailed sections on installation found in this manual and review any ...

Page 30: ...IBM If you call 90 days or more after the date of withdrawal or after your warranty has expired you might be charged a fee For the support telephone number and support hours by country refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert If the number is not provided contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative Additional Technical Support Resources Online technica...

Page 31: ...our receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise During the warranty period IBM or your reseller if authorized by IBM will provide warranty service under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine For IBM or your reseller to provide warranty service for a feature conversion or upg...

Page 32: ...achine while it is 1 in IBM s possession or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges Extent of Warranty IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a Machine The warranties may be voided by misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment improper maintenance by you removal or alteration of Machine or parts ident...

Page 33: ...GE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF IBM OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Part 2 Appendixes 2 5 ...

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Page 35: ...and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers IBM is not responsible for any radio or ...

Page 36: ... IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derive...

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