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Chapter 4. Use the keyboard

Download and install the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software

For full functionality and advanced settings, download and install the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II 
software from 

https://support.lenovo.com/accessories/trackpoint_keyboard

Note:

During the installation, if any software, such as Lenovo Vantage, prompts you to block EXE programs, 

click 

Allow 

to continue.

Operating system requirements

• Windows 10

• Windows 7

Main features

• Adjusting the TrackPoint cursor speed

• Defining the F12 key

• Enabling or disabling the ThinkPad Preferred Scrolling function:

– With this function enabled (default), you can use advanced functions of TrackPoint, such as scrolling

through a Web site in the vertical or horizontal direction. For more information, see “Use TrackPoint” on
page 7
.

– With this function disabled, you can use TrackPoint as a traditional mouse.

How to access the software after installation 

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click 

Keyboard

.

3. Click 

External TrackPoint Keyboard

.

Use TrackPoint

TrackPoint enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and 
scrolling.

2

4

1

3

1.

Pointing stick

© Copyright Lenovo 2020

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Summary of Contents for ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

Page 1: ...TrackPoint Keyboard II User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ty information in the documentation that comes with the product First Edition April 2020 Copyright Lenovo 2020 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... receiver 5 Set up the keyboard through Bluetooth low energy 5 Chapter 4 Use the keyboard 7 Download and install the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software 7 Use TrackPoint 7 Use the keyboard shortcuts 8 Use six key entry 9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 11 Appendix A Accessibility information 13 Appendix B Trademarks 15 Copyright Lenovo 2020 i ...

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Page 5: ...ports Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 7 for 2 4 GHz USB receiver wireless connection only and Android 8 9 or later operating systems Supports six key S D F J K L entry Integrated battery with up to two months battery life Bluetooth low energy is an ultra low power version of Bluetooth Battery life may vary based on usage and computing conditions In the box Contact your place of purchase if any item i...

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Page 7: ...y in place to avoid loss 2 Charging connector Charge the keyboard with the accompanying USB A to USB C cable 3 Operating system switch Depending on the operating system on your device switch the keyboard between two operating systems Windows and Android 4 Wireless mode switch Switch the keyboard between two wireless modes 2 4 GHz USB receiver and Bluetooth low energy 5 Charging LED Indicate the ke...

Page 8: ...er Bluetooth LED Indicate the keyboard power or Bluetooth status LED status Keyboard status Solid white for one second Turning on Blinking amber for three times Low battery power Blinking white once at one second intervals Pairing Blinking white for five times Paired 7 Power switch Turn on or turn off the keyboard It is recommended that you turn off the keyboard when it is not in use to save batte...

Page 9: ...ard The power Bluetooth LED turns on for one second 4 Insert the USB receiver into an available USB connector on your device When the keyboard is recognized by the device it is ready for use Set up the keyboard through Bluetooth low energy Device requirements Windows 10 or Android 8 9 or later operating system Bluetooth low energy Notes For Windows 10 enabled device Turn on Bluetooth Type device m...

Page 10: ...nabled device you can use Swift Pair to pair the keyboard more quickly For more information about Swift Pair see the Windows help information Notes Ensure that Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair is selected before using Swift Pair Ensure that you enter the PIN code as prompted and press Enter from the keyboard to complete pairing The keyboard is discoverable in the name of Bluetooth Ke...

Page 11: ...ning the F12 key Enabling or disabling the ThinkPad Preferred Scrolling function With this function enabled default you can use advanced functions of TrackPoint such as scrolling through a Web site in the vertical or horizontal direction For more information see Use TrackPoint on page 7 With this function disabled you can use TrackPoint as a traditional mouse How to access the software after insta...

Page 12: ...lling function through the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software Use the keyboard shortcuts Note For full functionality of keyboard shortcuts install the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software on your device For Windows 10 or Windows 7 enabled device With the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software installed press any F1 F12 function key to invoke the special function donated by the icon pri...

Page 13: ...ications Fn Del Unpair the keyboard from the device and enter pairing mode Unpair the keyboard from the device and enter pairing mode Unpair the keyboard from the device and enter pairing mode Fn PrtSc Open the Snip Sketch program or the Snipping Tool program Open the Snip Sketch program or the Snipping Tool program No function Fn S Equal the SysRq function of the PrtSc SysRq key Equal the SysRq f...

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Page 15: ...ard to enable the Fn Lock function 4 All or some of the F1 F12 function keys or key combinations on ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II do not work with my computer To solve the problem try the following Ensure that you have slide the operating system switch to the correct operating system according to that on your computer Ensure that you have installed the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II software co...

Page 16: ...sure that your computer supports Bluetooth low energy Ensure that your computer Bluetooth is enabled and works correctly Check the keyboard battery power Charge it with the accompanying cable if battery power is low Ensure that the keyboard Bluetooth is enabled and works correctly Restart your computer Upgrade your computer Bluetooth driver to the latest manually or by Windows Upgrade Ensure that ...

Page 17: ...o ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader To open and view PDF files your computer must have the Adobe Reader program installed The Adobe Reader program also is available fo...

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Page 19: ...o and TRACKPOINT are trademarks of Lenovo Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies USB C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2020 Lenovo Copyright Lenovo 2020 15 ...

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Page 22: ...Part Number SP40Y57981 Printed in China 1P P N SP40Y57981 1PSP40Y57981 ...

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