Lenovo ThinkPad i Series 1157 ThinkPad 570 User's Reference - Page 65
Disabling the TrackPoint, TrackPoint, Auto-Disable
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Using the keyboard functions: TrackPoint Disabling the TrackPoint The TrackPoint is designed to work simultaneously with another pointing device (such as a mouse) attached to the system. But some mouse types require the TrackPoint to be disabled before you can use them, such as: A mouse that is not fully compatible with the PS/2 mouse connected to the external-input-device connector A mouse connected to the serial connector A mouse connected to the USB connector To disable the TrackPoint: 1 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. See "ThinkPad Configuration Program" on page 32. 2 Click the TrackPoint ( ) button. 3 Click Auto-Disable for the TrackPoint. This setting automatically disables the TrackPoint if a mouse is connected to the external-input-device connector when any of the following events occur: System startup Resumption from suspend mode Attachment of the ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature If no external mouse is connected, however, the TrackPoint is enabled. If you use a mouse connected to the serial connector or the USB connector, you need to click Disable instead of Auto-Disable. Chapter 2. Using your computer and extending its features 49