Trackpoint Problems - IBM ThinkPad R32 2658 Supplementary Manual

Problem: All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work.
Solution: Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected
to the computer via a port replicator.
Problem: All or some keys on the external keyboard do not work.
Solution: To use an external keyboard, you need to attach it to the computer
via a port replicator or through the keyboard/mouse cable. Make sure that:
v The keyboard cable is correctly connected to the computer (if the keyboard
is connected to the computer via a port replicator).
v The keyboard/mouse cable is correctly connected to the computer via a
port replicator.
v The keyboard cable is connected to the correct side of the keyboard/mouse
cable.
If these connections are correct, disconnect the keyboard/mouse cable from
the port replicator and make sure that the keyboard operates properly. If the
built-in keyboard works, there is a problem with either the cable or with the
keyboard. Try using a different keyboard/mouse cable or external keyboard.
Problem: The internal numeric keypad does not work.
Solution: If you connect an external numeric keypad or an external keyboard
with a numeric keypad, the internal numeric keypad is disabled. Use the
external numeric keypad instead.

TrackPoint problems

Problem: The cursor drifts when the computer is turned on or after it resumes
normal operation.
Solution: The cursor might drift when you are not using the TrackPoint
during normal operation. This is a normal characteristic of the TrackPoint and
is not a defect. Drift might last for several seconds under the following
conditions:
v When the computer is turned on.
v When the computer resumes normal operation.
v When the TrackPoint is pressed for a long time.
v When the temperature changes.
Problem: The mouse or pointing device does not work.
Solution: Make sure that the pointing-device is enabled in the Device
Manager.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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