Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1124 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with - Page 21

Distinctive functions of your computer Distinctive functions of your computer Your computer has unique keyboard functions and utility programs for easy configuration. This section includes the following topics: Keyboard functions ThinkPad utilities Online User's Guide Keyboard functions Your computer's keyboard has the following functions: TrackPoint Fn key Numeric keypad TrackPoint The keyboard contains a unique cursor-pointing device called the TrackPoint. Pointing, selecting, and dragging all become part of a single process you can perform without moving your fingers from their typing position. The TrackPoint consists of a stick on the keyboard and two click buttons below the keyboard. Movement of the pointer on the screen is controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the nonslip cap on the stick in any direction parallel to the keyboard; the stick itself does not move. The speed at which the pointer moves corresponds to the pressure you apply to the stick. The function of the click buttons depends on the software you are using. Chapter 1. Getting familiar with your computer 9