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If you are connecting the keyboard to a desktop personal computer,
continue with “Connecting the Keyboard to a Desktop Personal
Computer.”

If you are connecting the keyboard to a ThinkPad computer, go to
“Connecting the Keyboard to an IBM ThinkPad Computer” on
page  1-4.

Connecting the Keyboard to a Desktop
Personal Computer

Note:  The keyboard is not designed 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 the end of the keyboard cable.

One connector shows a symbol of a keyboard 

1

 and one shows

a symbol of a mouse 

2

.

1-2    TrackPoint Keyboard User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for TrackPoint

Page 1: ...TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide OPTIONS by IBM...

Page 2: ...ly 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 th...

Page 3: ...e 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 TrackP...

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 Emissi...

Page 5: ...ion 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 r...

Page 6: ...vi TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide...

Page 7: ...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 key...

Page 8: ...signed 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 s...

Page 9: ...yboard 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...

Page 10: ...o 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 yo...

Page 11: ...yboard 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...

Page 12: ...gle 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 Tra...

Page 13: ...elect 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 y...

Page 14: ...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 O...

Page 15: ...install 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 Inser...

Page 16: ...e 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 comp...

Page 17: ...e 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 i...

Page 18: ...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 s...

Page 19: ...nd 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 keyb...

Page 20: ...ons 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 all...

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 y...

Page 22: ...he 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 Doubl...

Page 23: ...own 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 en...

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 Us...

Page 25: ...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...

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 Win...

Page 27: ...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 Movemen...

Page 28: ...22 TrackPoint Keyboard User s Guide...

Page 29: ...rvice 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 HelpCen...

Page 30: ...BM 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 fol...

Page 31: ...ur 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 ty...

Page 32: ...chine 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 opera...

Page 33: ...E 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 POSS...

Page 34: ...expressly designated by IBM are the responsibility of the user IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document The furnishing of this document does not giv...

Page 35: ...nd 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 shield...

Page 36: ...M 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 p...

Page 37: ...Part 2 Appendixes 2 9...

Page 38: ...IBM Part Number 4304458 Printed in U S A 43 4458...

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