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    trackpoint/trackpad problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wobble987, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i have a thinkpad x300.

    and i frequently having trouble when using the trackpoint. when clicking or doing things. my palm will often brush the trackpad, causing the cursor to jump from places to places.

    it seems that the thinkpad x300 is not the only one having this problem - by looking at the design (of T400 or T500).

    - is there a hotkey that i dont know of that turn off the trackpoint?

    - any of you guys having the same problem as me?

    - what do you guys use to alleviate the problem?

    - any comment?

    because while i know its possible to turn either the trackpoint or the trackpad off in the windows' mouse properties. it is not convinient; as i usually want to switch back and forth, between these input devices.
     
    wobble987, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. godbreath

    godbreath Notebook Consultant

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    shuold be fn + f8
    then you could tufn off teh trackpad/trackpoint

    or you can download and install lenovos trackpoint driver and utility and you can change some settings in there
     
    godbreath, Jul 16, 2009
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  3. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Fn+F8 is the shortcut for mouse properties. That is the fastest way I know.
     
    jonlumpkin, Jul 16, 2009
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    ah! so that button icon now makes sense. i do read the startup guide, but i kept on forgetting.

    very nice!

    thanks guys.

    rep+
     
    wobble987, Jul 16, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You can disable the trackpad in the BIOS as well.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 16, 2009
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Haahaha, i dont think i will go that route Zaz. thanks for the input though :)
     
    wobble987, Jul 17, 2009
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