TrackPoint Keyboard
User's Guide

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About This Book

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Part 1: Installation Instructions
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting the Keyboard to a Desktop Personal Computer

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Connecting the Keyboard to an IBM ThinkPad Computer .
Connecting the Keyboard to a Docking Station or Port Replicator
Connecting the Keyboard to the Single Port . . . . . . . . . .
When to Disable the ThinkPad Onboard Pointing Device
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Connecting a Mouse to the Keyboard

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Installing TrackPoint Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 98. . . . . . . . . 1-8
Installing the 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Uninstalling the TrackPoint Device Driver. . . . . . . .
Uninstalling the Device Driver for Windows 98 . . . . . . .
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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
Uninstalling the Device Driver for DOS, Windows 3.1 or OS/2
Version 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the TrackPoint Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TrackPoint Keyboard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customizing Your TrackPoint Pointing Device . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Mouse Properties in Windows 98, Windows 95 orWindows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintaining the TrackPoint Keyboard

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Appendix A. Help and Service Information . . . . . . . . .
Step 1. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2. Preparing for the Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3. Placing the Call to IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix B. Product Warranty and Notices . . . . . . . .
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Emission Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part 1: Installation Instructions
Product Description
This IBM TrackPoint keyboard works with IBM and ISA-standard
computers that have 6-pin, mini-DIN, PS/2-style keyboard and mouseconnectors. The TrackPoint keyboard will not work with non-IBM
notebook computers. Two buttons below the Spacebar work similarly
to the buttons on a mouse. With the built-in TrackPoint pointing
device, you do not need a mouse. However, you have the option ofconnecting a mouse to the mouse connector on the rear of the
keyboard.

Note: If you are attaching the TrackPoint keyboard to a ThinkPad
computer that does not have a docking station or port replicator, youmust purchase an IBM Keyboard/Mouse Connector cable. To order
the Keyboard/Mouse Connector cable, call IBM PC Direct at
1-800-PC-DIRECT, or contact your local computer store.

The keyboard also provides Press-to-Select and third-button scrolling
functions for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0
and IBM OS/2 Version 4 operating systems. However, the keyboard
will function as a standard PS/2-style keyboard and mouse for DOS
Version 5.02 or later, Windows 3.1, and IBM OS/2 Version 3. Anyearlier 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
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Contact your place of purchase if any parts are missing or damaged.
Be sure to retain your proof of purchase because it might be required
to obtain warranty service. For information on how to get help,
technical support, and warranty service, see Appendix A, “Help andService Information” on page 2-1.

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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” onpage 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 showsa symbol of a mouse 2 .

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4. Insert the connector with the keyboard symbol into the computer
keyboard 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 toyour computer documentation.

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Connecting the Keyboard to an IBM
ThinkPad Computer
Note: Completely turn off your ThinkPad notebook computer before
connecting or disconnecting the keyboard. If the ThinkPad notebook
computer is suspended when you connect or disconnect the keyboard,
your system might not install the correct TrackPoint device driverwhen the system returns to full power.
The following information shows how 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 stationor 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 the computer.

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3. Look at the two connectors at the end of the keyboard cable.
One connector shows a symbol of a keyboard 1 and one showsa symbol of a mouse 2 .

4. Insert the connector with the keyboard symbol into the computer
keyboard 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 toyour computer documentation.

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Connecting the Keyboard to the Single Port
If your ThinkPad does not have a docking station or port replicator,
you must purchase an IBM Keyboard/Mouse Connector cable so thatyou can attach the keyboard to the single port on your ThinkPad.
Then, connect your keyboard using the following steps:
1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices.
2. Disconnect any keyboard or mouse now attached to the computer.
3. Attach the single 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 symbol 3 .
6. Turn on your computer and attached peripherals.

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For information on alternative keystrokes for the Function (Fn) keys
on your IBM ThinkPad computer, see your ThinkPad User’s Guide.

When to Disable the ThinkPad Onboard Pointing
DeviceConnecting a Mouse to the Keyboard

Use the Option Diskette to install the device driver even if the
TrackPoint pointing device is included in your ThinkPad computer.
After you install the TrackPoint device driver on a ThinkPad notebook
computer, the TrackPoint onboard pointing device on your ThinkPad
will be automatically disabled each time you start your computer withthe keyboard connected.
However, on a ThinkPad 600 or follow-on, or a ThinkPad 770 orfollow-on, you must use the following procedure so that the ThinkPad
TrackPoint is set to Auto-Disable:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Click on Start.
Select Programs, ThinkPad, ThinkPad Configuration.
Click on the TrackPoint icon.
Select Auto-Disable on the pull-down menu next to TrackPoint.
Click on OK to save changes.
Click on OK to restart the ThinkPad notebook computer.

Note: If the mouse you are connecting requires additional software,
the software must be uninstalled for the TrackPoint pointing device towork properly. For instructions on how to configure the mouse tofunction as a standard PS/2-style mouse, refer to the instructions
provided with the mouse.
You can connect an optional mouse to the keyboard. The mouse must
be PS/2-style with a 6-pin, mini-DIN connector. The keyboard does
not support any other style of mouse. When a mouse is connected,
you can use it or the TrackPoint pointing device or both.
To install a mouse, attach it to the round mouse connector on the rearof the keyboard 1 .
The mouse is now operational.
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Installing TrackPoint Software
Installation instructions are provided below for the TrackPoint device
drivers for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, OS/2 Version
4, DOS, Windows 3.1, and OS/2 Version 3.

Installing the Device Driver for Windows 98
Note: If this procedure does not work with your operating system,
you might need to uninstall your current mouse support such as
MouseWare. For mouse uninstallation instructions, double-click on
the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window or
consult the documentation included with your operating system orprovided with the mouse.
To install the device driver for Windows 98:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

10.
11.

Start Windows 98.
Insert the Option Diskette into the diskette drive.
On the Taskbar, click on the Start button.
Select Settings, Control Panel.
Double-click on the System icon to open System Properties.
Click on the Device Manager tab at the top of the System
Properties window.
Double-click on the Mouse icon.
Double-click on IBM PS/2 TrackPoint.
Click on the Driver tab at the top of the IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
Properties window.
Click on Update Driver....
Click on Next.

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7.
8.
9.

12. Place a check in the Display a list of all drivers in a specificlocation 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 Wizard window.
21. Remove the Option Diskette from the diskette drive.
22. Restart your computer so the new settings take effect.

Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 orWindows NT 4.0
Note: If this procedure does not work with your operating system,
you might need to uninstall your current mouse support such as
MouseWare. For mouse uninstallation instructions, double-click on
the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window or
consult the documentation included with your operating system orprovided with the mouse.
To install the device driver for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Start Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
Insert the Option Diskette into the diskette drive.
On the Taskbar, click on the Start button.
Select Settings, Control Panel.
Double-click on the Mouse icon to open Mouse Properties.

6. Click on the General tab at the top of the Mouse Properties
window.
7. Click on the Change button.
8. Click on the Have Disk... button.
9. Click on the OK button.
10. Click on IBM PS/2 TrackPoint in the displayed list.
11. Click on the OK button to install the TrackPoint device driver.
12. Click on the Close button on the Mouse Properties window.
13. Remove the Option Diskette from the diskette drive.
14. Restart your computer so the new settings take effect.

Installing the Device Driver for OS/2 Version 4Note: If this procedure does not work with your operating system,
you might need to uninstall your current mouse support. For mouseuninstallation instructions, consult the documentation included withyour current mouse.

To install the device driver for OS/2 Version 4:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Start OS/2.
Insert the Option Diskette into the diskette drive.
Double-click on the OS/2 System icon on the desktop.
Double-click on the Command Prompts icon.
Double-click on the OS/2 Window icon.
At the C:\ prompt, type A:\OS2\install and press Enter. (Thesystem will take a few moments to download the files.)7. Follow the instructions on the screen. (If you are prompted tochoose a directory for installing the files, select the drive
containing OS/2.)
8. Remove the Option Diskette from the diskette drive.
9. Restart your computer so the new settings take effect.

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Installing the Device Driver for DOS, Windows 3.1 or
OS/2 Version 3
Important: If you are using DOS Version 5.02 or later, Windows
3.1, or IBM OS/2 Version 3, you do not need the Option Diskette.
The mouse device driver is included in the operating system, but mustbe activated to use the TrackPoint pointing device. If a mouse alreadyworks on your computer system, you do not need to do anything
further.
Note: Scrolling, Press-to-Select, and Magnification features are notavailable in these operating systems.
Your system must have MOUSE.COM installed in order to activate
the DOS mode mouse device driver. The setup of some operating
systems, however, might not provide a selection for TrackPoint. If
there is no selection for TrackPoint, select the IBM PS/2 mouseinstead. 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 TrackPoint automatically whenever you start the computer,
add the MOUSE command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on either
drive C or the diskette that contains DOS.
1. Use a text editor such as edit or e to edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file.
2. Type MOUSE at the left margin of a blank line.
3. Save the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Note: If you are using the DOS Shell, the MOUSE statement must
appear before the DOSSHELL statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Refer to the DOS documentation for more information on the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

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Uninstalling the TrackPoint Device
Driver
If you want to remove the keyboard to use a different pointing device,
you must uninstall the TrackPoint device driver and disconnect the
TrackPoint keyboard.

Uninstalling the Device Driver for Windows 98
To change from the TrackPoint device driver to the standard mousedriver:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

On the Taskbar, click on the Start button.
Select Settings, Control Panel.
Double-click on the System icon.
Select the Device Manager tab.
Double-click on the Mouse icon.
Select IBM PS/2 TrackPoint.
Click on Properties.
Click on the Device tab under IBM PS/2 TrackPoint Properties.
Click on Update Driver.
Place a check in the Search for better driver than the one yourdrive is using now (Recommended) checkbox.
Click on Next.
Place a check in the Updated Driver (Recommended) PS/2
Compatible Mouse Port checkbox.
Click on Next.
Click on Next.

15. Restart your computer so the 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 andclick on the Add/Remove button to uninstall.
4. Select OK and restart your computer so the new settings takeeffect.

Uninstalling the Device Driver for Windows 95 orWindows NT 4.0
To change from the TrackPoint device driver to the standard mousedriver:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

On the Taskbar, click on the Start button.
Select Settings, Control Panel.
Double-click on the Mouse icon to open Mouse Properties.
Click on the General tab at the top of the Mouse Properties
window.
Click on the Change button.
Place a check in the Show all devices checkbox.
On the left side under Manufacturers, select (Standard mousetypes).
On the right side, select Standard PS/2 Port Mouse.
Click on the OK button.
Click on the Close button on the Mouse Properties window.
Restart your computer so the new settings take effect.
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To uninstall the TrackPoint application for Windows 95 or Windows
NT 4.0:1. 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 andclick on the Add/Remove button to uninstall.
4. Select OK and restart your computer so the new settings takeeffect.

Uninstalling the Device Driver for OS/2 Version 4
To uninstall the device driver for OS/2 Version 4:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Start OS/2.
Insert the Option Diskette.
Double-click on the OS/2 System icon on the desktop.
Double-click on Command Prompts.
Double-click on the OS/2 Window icon.
At the C:\ prompt, type A:\OS2\install and press Enter. (Thesystem will take a few moments to download the files.)TrackPoint Keyboard User’s Guide

7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
8. Place a check in the Delete the installed product and re-installcheckbox in the Installation Options window, and click on
Continue.
9. Select TrackPoint Support and click on Delete.
10. Restart your computer to activate the changes.

Uninstalling the Device Driver for DOS, Windows 3.1
or OS/2 Version 3
To uninstall the standard mouse device driver for DOS, Windows 3.1
or OS/2 Version 3:
1. Use a text editor such as edit or e to edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file.
2. Delete MOUSE.
3. Save the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
4. Restart your computer so the new settings take effect.

To disconnect your keyboard from a desktop personal computer, turnoff your computer and all attached devices, and remove the keyboard
cable from the computer keyboard and mouse ports.

To disconnect the keyboard from a ThinkPad notebook computer, turnoff your computer and all attached devices, and remove the keyboard
cable, or the Keyboard/Mouse Connector cable, from the ThinkPad
port.

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Using the TrackPoint Keyboard

TrackPoint Keyboard Features

The TrackPoint keyboard has four main features:
1. A stick 1 near the center of the keyboard.
2. Two buttons 2 at the bottom of the keyboard.
The button on the left side is equivalent to a left mousebutton.
The button on the right side is equivalent to a right mousebutton.
3. Press-to-Select, if enabled, allows you to select an object bypressing down on top of the TrackPoint stick rather than using aleft or right mouse button.

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4. Third-button scrolling, if enabled, allows you to scroll using theShift key and the TrackPoint stick in many software applications.
However, scrolling might not work in every software application.
Note: The Press-to-Select and third-button scrolling functions aresupported only with Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, andOS/2 Version 4. For DOS Version 5.02 or later, Windows 3.1, andIBM OS/2 Version 3, the TrackPoint keyboard performs as a
PS/2-style mouse and keyboard, and does not support third-button
scrolling and Press-to-Select.
The TrackPoint pointing device is very easy to use. The following
instructions will help you get started.
1. Place your hands in the typing position. Rest the heels of yourhands 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 tomove: away from you to move up the screen and toward you tomove down the screen. Think of the stick as an extension ofyour finger. Press down only enough to keep your finger fromslipping. Remember that the stick does not move.
3. Find a movement speed that you can control. Do not press too
hard or the pointer will move too quickly.
4. Move the pointer slowly and directly to the target.
5. With your thumbs, use the buttons to select and drag as requiredby your software, just as with any other pointing device.
6. Press down or tap lightly on the stick top to select an object if
Press-to-Select is enabled.

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Customizing Your TrackPoint Pointing Device
The TrackPoint Keyboard Press-to-Select and third-button scrolling
functions are enabled through TrackPoint Properties.
To open TrackPoint Properties:
In Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0–

Click on Start, select Settings and then select Control
Panel and double-click on the TrackPoint icon,
or

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Click on the TrackPoint icon in the Sys tray on the lower
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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 thissection. However, OS/2 Version 4 supports all of the functions
described below.
Note: You must click on OK or Apply for new settings to takeeffect.

Enabling Press-to-SelectWhen Press-to-Select is enabled, you can select an object by pressing
down on the top of the TrackPoint stick. Under the Press-to-Selecttab, place a check in the Enable Press-to-Select checkbox. The
Press-to-Select function also allows the enabling of Dragging andRelease-to-Select. To enable Dragging or Release-to-Select, place acheck in the appropriate checkbox.
Enabling Dragging
When this function is enabled, you can drag and drop withPress-to-Select. Press down on the TrackPoint stick to grab theobject. Then, drag the object by moving the TrackPoint stick.
Drop the object by releasing the TrackPoint stick.
Enabling Release-to-SelectWhen this function is enabled, you can click simply by liftingyour finger quickly off the TrackPoint stick. Release-to-Selectcan also help you make a double-click. When you move thepointer onto an icon, and then lift your finger off the TrackPoint
stick, one click is made (Release-to-Select). Then, when youpress the TrackPoint stick again, the second click is made. The
result is a double-click.
You can use the slider to choose a comfortable pointer speed forPress-to-Select.

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Adjusting Sensitivity

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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.

Enabling Scrolling

To enable a scrolling function, click on the Scrolling tab and click on
Scrolling or Magnifying Glass. Click on Neither to disable Scrollingand Magnifying Glass.
Scrolling
When Scrolling is enabled, you can navigate with a press of abutton through long documents or large spreadsheets. Instead ofusing scroll bars, you can choose one 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 movablearea of your display. Press the Shift key, and then use theTrackPoint stick to move the Magnifying Glass. You can clickon objects “through” the Magnifying Glass. Change the size of
the Magnifying Glass by holding down the Shift key and pressing
the right button, or change the magnifying power by holding
down the Shift key and pressing the left button.

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Choosing a Scrolling Method
To select a scrolling method, click on one of the choices under the
Scrolling tab.
Press Shift Key, then use TrackPoint (Third-Button Scrolling)
When this scrolling method is checked, you can scroll by pressing
the Shift key and moving the TrackPoint stick.
Use External Mouse
When this scrolling method is checked, you can scroll with an
external mouse.
Use TrackPoint.
When this scrolling method is checked, you can scroll with theTrackPoint stick.

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Adjusting Mouse Properties in Windows 98, Windows
95 or Windows NT 4.0
To adjust button configuration, double-click speed, pointer speed, orpointer trails in Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, clickon Start and select Settings. Next, select Control Panel anddouble-click on the Mouse icon (Mouse Properties).
Note: After you make changes on any screen in Mouse Properties in
Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, be sure to click on
OK or Apply to activate your changes.
If you are using OS/2 or Windows 3.1, consult your operating system
User’s Guide for instructions on adjusting Mouse Properties.

Maintaining the TrackPoint Keyboard
Note: Because the keyboard is an electronic product, do not get it
wet, drop it, or bang on it.
Cleaning: To maintain smooth operation, occasionally clean the
keyboard and the TrackPoint cap with a soft cloth moistened withwater and mild soap.
Replacing the Cap: When the cap 1 on the end of the stick isworn 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 electronicinterference that hinders the operation of the keyboard pointing device.
Relocate the equipment or move your computer. If the problem
continues, refer to Appendix A, “Help and Service Information” onpage 2-1.

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Part 2: Appendixes
Appendix A.
Help and Service Information
If you have questions about your new Options by IBM product, or
require technical assistance, visit the IBM Personal Computing Website at http://www.pc.ibm.com for information about IBM, Options byIBM, or IBM Service and Support. Additionally, you can receive
information from the IBM Automated Fax system at 1-800-426-3395(in Canada, 1-800-465-3299), or from the Personal Systems Group
Bulletin Board System (PSG BBS) at 1-919-517-0001. You can also
get help and information through the IBM PC HelpCenter, 24 hours aday, seven days a week. Response time may vary depending on thenumber and nature of the calls received.
Marketing, installation, and configuration support through the
HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s
discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn frommarketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step
installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of
defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is
installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at yourlocation. Your technical support representative can help you
determine the best alternative.
Copyright IBM Corp. 1998

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 tothe detailed sections on installation found in this manual, andreview any README.TXT files found on the installation
diskettes.
2. Visit the Service and Support section of the Personal Computing
Web site specific to the model of option you have purchased.
Updated installation instructions, hints and tips, or updated
system-specific notes are often published in this section. Youmight find that later device drivers are available that will improve
the performance and compatibility for your new option.
If you are installing this option in an IBM computer, also visit theapplicable Web page for that computer model. These pages
might also contain useful hints and tips related to installation ofthis option and might refer to BIOS or device-driver updates
required for your computer model. If you are installing theoption in a non-IBM computer, refer to the manufacturer’s Web
site.
3. Uninstall, and then reinstall the option. During the uninstallation
process, be sure to remove any files that were installed during the

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programs.
4. Check all cabling to be sure that it is correct as shown in thismanual.

Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada1-800-565-3344

U.S.A. / Puerto Rico

1-800-772-2227

Step 2. Preparing for the Call

Additional Technical Support Resources

To assist the technical support representative, have available as muchof the following information as possible:

Online technical support is available during the life of your product.
Online assistance can be obtained through the IBM Automated Fax
System, the Personal Computing Web page, and the PSG Electronic
Bulletin Board System.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Option name
Option number
Proof of purchase
Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), andmanual
5. Exact wording of the error message (if any)
6. Description of the problem
7. Hardware and software configuration information for your system
If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative
might want to walk you through the problem during the call.

Step 3. Placing the Call to IBM
If you call 90 days or more after the date of withdrawal or after yourwarranty has expired, you might be charged a fee.
For the support telephone number and support hours by country, referto the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If
the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM
marketing representative.
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Online Technical Support
IBM Personal Computing Web
Page

www.pc.ibm.com

IBM PSG BBS

1-919-517-0001

IBM Automated Fax System

1-800-426-3395
1-800-465-3299 (in Canada)Appendix B.
Product Warranty and Notices
The following warranty information applies to products purchased in
the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For warranty terms andconditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed
Warranty insert, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing
representative.
International Business Machines Corporation

Armonk, New York, 10504

Statement of Limited Warranty
The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply
only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, fromIBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features,conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only in the
country where you acquire the Machine. If you have any questions, contact IBMor your reseller.

Machine: TrackPoint Keyboard
Warranty Period*: One Year*Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information.

Production Status
Each Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In
some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previously
installed. Regardless of the Machine's production status, IBM's warranty terms
apply.

The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials andworkmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications. The
warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period commencing on its
Date of Installation. The date on your 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 upgrade, IBM or your reseller may require that the Machine on which it isinstalled be 1) for certain Machines, the designated, serial-numbered Machine
and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion,or upgrade. Many of these transactions involve the removal of parts and theirreturn to IBM. You represent that all removed parts are genuine and unaltered.
A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of
the replaced part.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, IBMor your reseller will repair it or replace it with one that is at least functionallyequivalent, without charge. The replacement may not be new, but will be ingood working order. If IBM or your reseller is unable to repair or replace theMachine, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be
refunded.
If you transfer a Machine to another user, warranty service is available to thatuser for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof ofpurchase and this Statement to that user. However, for Machines which have alife-time warranty, this warranty is not transferable.

Warranty Service

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2-3To obtain warranty service for the Machine, you should contact your reseller orcall IBM. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227. In Canada, call
IBM at 1-800-565-3344. You may be required to present proof of purchase.
IBM or your reseller will provide certain types of repair and exchange service,
either at your location or at IBM's or your reseller's service center, to restore a
Machine to good working order.
When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item
IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement
becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine andunaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working orderand at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement
assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Before IBM or yourreseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts,
options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. You also
agree to ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions
that prevent its exchange.
You agree to:
1. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a
Machine that you do not own; and2. where applicable, before service is provided —a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service
request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide,b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine, andc. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine's location.
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) inIBM's possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible forthe transportation charges.

Extent of Warranty
IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.

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The warranties may be voided by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitablephysical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, removal or
alteration of Machine or parts identification labels, or failure caused by a
product for which IBM is not responsible.

THESE WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONSOF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGALRIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOMEJURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THEABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIESAPPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or otherliability you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance,
regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM(including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract
or tort claim), IBM is liable only for:1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property
and tangible personal property; and2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to the greater ofU.S. $100,000 or the charges (if recurring, 12 months' charges apply) for
the Machine that is the subject of the claim.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU
FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER
THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE
TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMICCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR
SAVINGS), EVEN IF IBM OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED
OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOTALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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2-5Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Notices
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services
do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries
in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program,or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product,
program, or service may be used. Subject to IBM’s valid intellectual
property or other legally protectable rights, any functionally equivalent
product, program, or service may be used instead of the IBM product,
program, or service. The evaluation and verification of operation in
conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated byIBM, 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 notgive you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries,
in writing, to:IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
500 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594
U.S.A.

Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:
HelpCenter
PS/2
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OS/2
TrackPoint

MouseWare is a registered trademark of Logitech, Inc.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks orservice marks of others.

Electronic Emission Notices
TrackPoint Keyboard

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:

recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes ormodifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes ormodifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
International Business Machines Corporation
New Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Telephone: 1-919-543-2193

Industry Canada Class B Emission ComplianceStatementThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat 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 inorder to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors areavailable from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible forany radio or television interference caused by using other thanPart 2: Appendixes

2-7Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie
CanadaCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union - Emission Directive
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU
Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of theMember States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy theprotection 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 forClass B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 /European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were
derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable
protection against interference with licensed communication devices.

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