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Customizing the TrackPoint
Use External Mouse: This option sets an externally attached
mouse to scroll, or move the magnifying glass, horizontally or
vertically. The TrackPoint controls only the cursor.
Use TrackPoint: This option sets the TrackPoint to scroll
horizontally or vertically without holding down the Internet
Scroll Bar. Use an externally attached mouse to control the
cursor. (You can still use the TrackPoint to control the cursor
by pressing the Internet Scroll Bar and moving the stick in
the direction you want the cursor to move.)
Enabling the magnifying glass
This function enables you to enlarge a movable area of your display.
You can click objects "through" the magnifying glass. The right click
button changes the size of the magnifying glass, and the left click
button changes it magnifying power. To move the magnified area,
press the Internet Scroll Bar and then use the TrackPoint stick.
To enable the magnifying glass, click the Magnifying Glass radio
button.
Note: To disable the scrolling and magnifying glass functions, click
the Neither button.
Changing TrackPoint button assignments
The left and right buttons at the bottom of your keyboard work like
left and right mouse buttons. Your computer comes with the left
button set for clicking or double-clicking items. The right button is set
to open context-related menus and explanations. You can switch the
function of these buttons.
To switch the functions of the left and right buttons, do as follows:
1. Click Start.
2. Move the cursor to Settings, then click on Control Panel.
3. Double-click Mouse.
The "Mouse Properties" window appears.
4. Click the button beside Left-handed or Right-handed depending
on how you want to use the mouse.
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