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Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device
You can customize the ThinkPad pointing device so you can use it more comfortably and efficiently. For
example, you can choose to enable the TrackPoint pointing device, the trackpad, or both. You also can
disable or enable the touch gestures.
To customize the ThinkPad pointing device, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound
➙
Mouse . The Mouse Properties window is displayed.
3. In the Mouse Properties window, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the customization.
Power management
When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep
your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you
use the power-intensive components, the faster your computer consumes battery power.
Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling
you to take your work wherever you go. With ThinkPad batteries, you will be able to work longer without
being tied to an electrical outlet.
Using the ac power
The power to run your computer can come either from the removable battery, the built-in battery, or from ac
power through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the batteries charge automatically.
Connecting the ac power adapter
To connect the ac power adapter, do the following:
Attention: Using an improper power cord might severely damage the computer.
Note: Ensure that you perform the actions in the order in which they are listed.
1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.
2. Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector of the computer.
3. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Tips for using the ac power adapter
• When the ac power adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
• Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power adapter transformer pack when it is connected to
the transformer.
• Before you charge the batteries, make sure that the battery temperature is at least 10°C (50°F).
• You can charge the batteries when the ac power adapter is connected to the computer. You need to
charge the batteries in any of the following situations:
– When the battery icon in the Windows notification area shows a low percentage of battery power
remaining
– When the batteries have not been used for a long time
Chapter 2
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Using your computer
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