IBM Partner Pavilion TrackPoint manuale d’uso

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Note: If you are using this product in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, be sure to read the information under Appendix B, “Product Warranty and Notices” on page 2-3 before using this information and the product it supports. For all other countries, the warranty terms and conditions applicable in the country of purchase are available f[...]

Contents Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About This Book ........................ i v Part 1: Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Connecting the Keyboard to[...]

Part 2: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Appendix A. Help and Service 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 App[...]

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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 mouse connectors. 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 bui[...]

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 keyboa[...]

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 to your computer documentation. Part 1: Installation Instructions 1-3[...]

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 driver when the system returns to full [...]

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 to your computer documentation. Part 1: Installation Instructions 1-5[...]

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 that you 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.[...]

When to Disable the ThinkPad Onboard Pointing Device 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 must be activated to use the TrackPoint pointing device. If a mouse already works on your[...]

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 mouse driver: 1. On the Taskbar, click on t[...]

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 and click on the Add/Remove button to uninstall. 4. Select OK and restart you[...]

To disconnect your keyboard from a desktop personal computer, turn off 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, turn off your computer and all attached devices, and remove the keyboard cable, or the Keyboard/Mouse C[...]

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 mouse button. The button on the right side is equivalent to a right mouse button. 3. Press-to-Sel[...]

4. Third-button scrolling, if enabled, allows you to scroll using the Shift 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 are supported only with Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and OS/2 Version 4. Fo[...]

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, o[...]

Enabling Press-to-Select When Press-to-Select is enabled, you can select an object by pressing down on the top of the TrackPoint stick. Under the Press-to-Select tab, place a check in the Enable Press-to-Select checkbox. The Press-to-Select function also allows the enabling of Dragging and Release-to-Select. To enable Dragging or Release-to-Select,[...]

Adjusting 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 User’s Guide[...]

Enabling Scrolling To enable a scrolling function, click on the Scrolling tab and click on Scrolling o r Magnifying Glass . Click on Neither to disable Scrolling and Magnifying Glass. Scrolling When Scrolling is enabled, you can navigate with a press of a button through long documents or large spreadsheets. Instead of using scroll bars, you can cho[...]

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 ca[...]

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 with water and mild soap. Replacing the Cap: When the cap 1 on the end of the stick is worn out[...]

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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 Web site at http://www.pc.ibm.com for information about IBM, Options by IBM, or IBM Service and Support. Additionally, you can receive information from the IBM Aut[...]

previous installation. Many IBM options include uninstallation programs. 4. Check all cabling to be sure that it is correct as shown in this manual. Step 2. Preparing for the Call To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible: 1. Option name 2. Option number 3. Proof of purchase 4. C[...]

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 and conditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed Warranty insert, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Statement of Limited War[...]

To obtain warranty service for the Machine, you should contact your reseller or call 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'[...]

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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 intel[...]

Electronic Emission Notices TrackPoint Keyboard Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 instal[...]

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet 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 the Member States relating to el[...]

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