Customizing The Thinkpad Pointing Device; Replacing The Cap Of Pointing Stick; Power Management; Using The Ac Power - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device

You can customize the ThinkPad pointing device so you can use it more comfortably and efficiently. For
example, you can choose to enable the TrackPoint pointing device, the trackpad, or both. You also can
disable or enable the touch gestures.
To customize the ThinkPad pointing device, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse. The Mouse Properties window is displayed.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Replacing the cap of pointing stick

The cap 1 on the end of the pointing stick is removable. After you use the cap for a period of time, you
might consider replacing the cap with a new one.
Note: Ensure that you use a cap with grooves

Power management

When you use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your
computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the
power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.
Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you
to take your work wherever you go. With ThinkPad batteries, you are able to work longer without being tied
to an electrical outlet.

Using the ac power

The power to run your computer can come either from the battery or from ac power. While you use ac
power, the batteries charge automatically.
Your computer comes with an ac power adapter and a power cord.
• ac power adapter: Converts ac power for notebook computer use.
• Power cord: Connects the ac outlet and the ac power adapter.
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