Solution:
This is a normal characteristic of the cursor. Wait several seconds
until the cursor returns to the normal state.
Problem:
The mouse or pointing device does not work.
Solution:
Make sure that the pointing-device cable is enabled in the ThinkPad
Configuration Program.Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is
securely connected to the computer.
Try using the TrackPoint. If the TrackPoint works, the error might be due to
the mouse.
If your mouse is incompatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse, disable the
TrackPoint, using the ThinkPad Configuration Program.
Note:
For more information, see the manual supplied with the mouse.
Problem:
The mouse buttons do not work.
Solution:
Change the mouse driver to
Standard PS/2 Port Mouse
, and then
reinstall
IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
. Refer to the Software Selection CD for
installing the driver.
Problem:
The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work.
Solution:
See the mouse driver in Device Manager, and make sure that the
IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
driver is installed.
Problem:
The cursor does not move after the computer awakens from one of
the power management modes.
Solution:
Make sure you followed the instructions correctly when you
installed Windows with the Advanced Power Management (APM) option.
Problem:
Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work.
Solution:
If the problem occurred immediately after the computer returned
from standby mode, enter the power-on password if any is set.
If an external keyboard is connected, the numeric keypad on your computer
does not work. Use the numeric keypad on the external keyboard.
If an external numeric keypad or a mouse is connected:
1.
Turn off the computer.
2.
Remove the external numeric keypad or the mouse.
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